[bioundgrd] Fwd: [Microbiome Club] GBM September 29th

[Janice Chang]

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From: Dalia Walzer <dalwalzer at gmail.com<mailto:dalwalzer at gmail.com>>
Subject: [Microbiome Club] GBM September 29th

The MIT Microbiome Club is having its first general body meeting this week, and this event may be of interest to some biology students.

Thank you!
Dalia Walzer

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Have you heard of the microbiome?

Interested in learning about the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that make up 90% of your body's cells?

Want to know how poop can save lives?

Come to the...

MIT Microbiome Club GBM

Tuesday, Sept 29  |  5:30-6:30 pm  |  3-270

Dinner will be served!

Join us in exploring the vibrant field of microbiome research. We'll talk about getting involved with clinical research opportunities, connect with researchers and clinicians in the field, and learn about life-saving medical procedures like fecal transplants (yes, poop!).

Speakers at the first General Body Meeting will include:

  *   Eric Alm-- Course 20 Professor who has done extensive research <http://almlab.mit.edu/> on the microbiome
  *   Mark Smith--  Co-founder and Research Director of OpenBiome, the nation's first stool bank<http://www.openbiome.org/>

The MIT Microbiome Club is a brand-new club created in conjunction with the Microbiome Center for Informatics and Therapeutics<http://microbiome.mit.edu/>. Come learn about how to get involved and hear about upcoming events!

Questions? Can't make the meeting? Email microbiome-exec at mit.edu<mailto:microbiome-exec at mit.edu>.

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