Expert Interview - Dr. Sophie Blat: How the Infant Microbiome Shapes Brain Development

Discover how the infant gut microbiome influences brain development with Dr. Sophie Blat, a nutritional physiologist specializing in early-life nutrition and gut-brain interactions. In this expert interview from ESPGHAN 2026, Dr. Blat explores how breastfeeding, breast milk components, and early-life feeding shape the gut microbiota, intestinal development, and communication between the gut and brain. Ideal for healthcare professionals, pediatricians, nutrition researchers, and anyone interested in infant nutrition, the gut-brain axis, and the long-term impact of early-life microbiome development on health and eating behavior.