Dr. Eugene Chang

Biography

Professor at the University of Chicago, Eugene Chang leads a research group focused on studying the interactions between intestinal microbes and their host. His work emphasizes the fundamental relationship between gut microbiota and human health, particularly how disruptions in these interactions can contribute to a range of diseases. He explores how environmental and lifestyle changes over the last century have altered the human microbiome, leading to the rise of 'new age' disorders such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. By understanding the factors that influence the selection and assembly of intestinal microbial communities, Dr. Chang’s lab seeks to harness this knowledge for disease prevention and treatment. His team employs cutting-edge techniques including cultivation-dependent and independent microbial analysis, genetically modified gnotobiotic mouse models, and advanced bioinformatics to investigate the microbiome. Chang has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to the field, and he is actively involved in numerous research activities that aim to elucidate the complex relationships between diet, gut microbiota, and host physiology.

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