Drug Effects of Gut Microbiota in Humans: Clinical Consequences
Carmelo Scarpignato, United Campus of Malta & Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carmelo Scarpignato, United Campus of Malta & Chinese University of Hong Kong, has won the Best Scientific Contribution Award at the Targeting Microbiota 2024 Conference.
Best Scientific Contribution: "Drug Effects of Gut Microbiota in Humans: Clinical Consequences".
His research highlighted how various drugs—beyond antibiotics—impact gut microbiota, leading to significant clinical consequences. Dr. Scarpignato presented findings on the mechanisms behind drug-induced dysbiosis and introduced the concept of pharmacomicrobiomics, emphasizing its potential in advancing precision medicine.
The ISM thank Dr. Scarpignato for his invaluable contribution to the field.
