Neuron Online Talk: Microbiome, Health, and Immunity

The topics of the microbiome, gut health, and their impact on the immune system, mood, and behavior are increasingly present in scientific, medical, and public discussions. But how can we navigate the often contradictory information?

This was the focus of a public debate held on Tuesday, 19 November 2025 at 17:00, where leading experts shared their insights.

The program covered:

• What is the microbiome and why is it such a hot topic?
• How the microbiome regulates our health and immune system, and its role in chronic inflammation
• Current medical approaches: Are there reliable tests for personal microbiome analysis? Can new methods help with specific health conditions?
• Practical recommendations for nurturing a healthy microbiome
• The role of microbiomes in other parts of the body

Invited speakers included:

• Prof. Helena Tlaskalová-Hogenová (Immunologist, Institute of Microbiology CAS)
• Dr. Martin Schwarzer (Molecular biologist, Institute of Microbiology CAS)
• Dr. Jiří Vejmelka (Board member, Czech Microbiome Society)
• Prof. Jakub Abramson (Immunologist, Weizmann Institute)
• Dr. Lucie Najmanová (Vice-Chair, Czech Microbiome Society)

The debate was moderated by Monika Vondráková and Jaroslav Řasa.

👉 Representatives of our INTER-MICRO project also took part in the discussion.

🎥 The full recording is available on  YOUTUBE