Using Metatranscriptomics Based Microbial Functional Pathways in Oral Microbiome to Decipher Human Health

Learn how metatranscriptomics technology analyzes microbial functional pathways in the oral microbiome to assess human health through this 22-minute webinar presented by Dr. Lan Hu from Viome. Discover how RNA sequencing captures gene expression of active microbes to understand not just which microorganisms are present, but what biological functions they are performing. Explore the development of an at-home, non-invasive saliva-based test that uses metatranscriptomic profiling to quantify eight microbial functional pathway scores for health assessment. Examine research findings showing how these scores differ significantly in individuals with periodontal disease, acid reflux, and nicotine addiction compared to healthy controls. Understand how this technology enables the deciphering of human-microbiome interactions for prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of chronic diseases. Gain insights from Dr. Hu's extensive background in precision medicine, NGS technology, and machine learning applications in healthcare, drawing from her experience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Philips Healthcare, and current role leading data science and bioinformatics at Viome. Access PACE credits upon completion through Labroots' certification system.