CEB PhD Confirmation Seminar - The role of microbiome in the development of eczema and food allergy, Qing Chong

Qing Chong

Primary supervisor: Professor Adrian Lowe; 
Co-supervisors: Professor Shyamali Dharmage, Associate Professor Caroline Lodge, Associate Professor John Su

Eczema and food allergy commonly co-exist. Eczema is a common inflammatory skin disease and food allergy is also prevalent in Australia. These two allergic conditions pose a significant burden on Australian children and their families. It has been suggested that the microbiome plays a vital role in the development of allergic disease. However the role of gut microbiome and skin microbiome are still not well understood. During my PhD, I will be examining the role of gut, skin microbiome and associated factors on the development of eczema and food allergy, including gut microbiome, breast milk components, skin microbiome, and the use of antibiotics. The findings will help inform the public of these modifiable risk factors and may lead to changes in guidelines to reduce risk of eczema and food allergy via building balanced microbiomes.

Location: Seminar Room 410, L4, 207 Bouverie Street or zoom Click here to join the meeting(meeting ID: 82542617773 and password: 167342)