Expert Perspectives on Early-Life Nutrition

Hear from leading researchers and clinicians exploring the microbiome, probiotics, immune development, nutrition and early childhood health.

Through the Biostime Institute for Nutrition & Care, we bring together expert perspectives on the science shaping early-life nutrition and care.

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Understanding the Developing Microbiome

The microbiome begins developing from the earliest stages of life and continues to evolve as children grow. Hear from experts exploring how probiotics, microbial communities and early-life factors may influence this development.

Expert Interview - Prof. Yvan Vandenplas: The Role of Probiotics in Early Life

By: Prof. Yvan Vandenplas

Experts Interviews - Research on microbiota & probiotics in early life by Prof. Paul Ross

By: Prof. Paul Ross

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

By: Dr. Sophie Blat

The Microbiome & Developing Immune System

Early life is an important period for immune development. These expert conversations explore the relationship between microbial exposure, the microbiome and the developing immune system.

Expert Interview - Eduard Flores Ventura: From Microbial Signatures to Immune Tolerance

By: Eduard Flores Ventura

Expert Interview - Prof. Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo: Infant Immune System Development

By: Prof. Kirsi Järvinen

Nutrition During the Earliest Stages of Life

From the first 1,000 days to the evolving needs of infancy, nutrition can play an important role in early development. Explore expert perspectives on nutrition, probiotics and approaches being studied during this formative period.

Expert Interview - The Importance of Nutrition in the First 1000 Days by Prof. Umberto Simeoni

By: Prof. Umberto Simeoni

Expert Interview - Dr. Sandra Brancato: From Pathophysiology to Management with Probiotics

By: Sandra Brancato

Expert Webinars

Go deeper into the Science - Explore longer-form discussions with leading experts on the microbiome, maternal influences, probiotics and pediatric sensitivities.

Webinar: The Role of Maternal Microbes on Infant Health by Dr. Maria Carmen Collado

By: Dr. Maria Carmen Collado

Webinar: Microbiota in early life by Dr. Francesca Ronchi

By: Dr. Francesca Ronchi

Webinar: Probiotic Bacteria, Intestinal & Human Health by Prof. Philippe Langella

By: Prof. Philippe Langella

Webinar: Food Allergy and Prevention

By: Prof. Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo

Webinar - Prof. John Sinn - Paediatric Allergies: Can Pre- and Pro-biotics Help ?

By: Prof. John Sinn

About This Expert Content

*The Biostime Institute operates independently, with a mission of general interest distinct from Biostime's commercial activities. The research and perspectives shared in these interviews are intended to provide educational context around the broader scientific fields connected to early-life nutrition — they do not constitute product-specific clinical validation, endorsement, or a marketing claim for any Biostime product.