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Vishal Singh
Vishal Singh
Associate Professor of Nutritional Physiology and Microbiome
Summary Statement
Macronutrient (dietary fibers)-gut microbiome interaction; microbiome- informed dietary interventions to improve chronic inflammatory diseases; mechanism(s) by which gut microbiota-derived metabolites (and products) alleviate or aggravate metabolic syndrome and IBD.
Department
Education
Currently Accepting Graduate Students
Phone
Email
Office Address
222 Chandlee Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
University Park, PA 16802
Fax
814-863-6103
Professional Credentials
M. Pharm (Pharmacology), Ph.D.
Research Interests
- Study molecular link by which microbiota-derived metabolites regulate the development of chronic inflammatory disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.
- Elucidate how gut microbiota and innate immunity shape the effects of refined fermentable fibers, commonly present in processed foods, on gastrointestinal and liver health.
- Develop microbiome-informed dietary fiber interventions to improve digestive and metabolic health.
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