The Microbiome: How the Gut Speaks to the Heart

This Grand Round presented by Dr Stanley Hazen focuses on the microbiome: how the gut speaks to the heart.

• Overview of microbiome and its links to cardiovascular disease
•  Un-targeted metabolomics as a discovery platform
• The Gut microbiome is an emerging therapeutic target for CVD
• Clinical association between TMAO and multiple CVD outcomes

Dr. Stanley Hazen received his clinical training in Internal Medicine and sub specialty training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Barnes/Jewish Hospital, and a PhD in Biophysical Chemistry and Molecular Biology from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. He holds multiple leadership positions at the Cleveland Clinic including chair, Department of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Sciences, co-section head, Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation, and Director, Center for Microbiome & Human Health.

Dr. Hazen is an elected fellow to both the National Academy of Medicine, USA, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He also is an elected member of the American Association
of Physicians