Webinar: Gut Microbiome and Postbiotics
Join us for an insightful Webinar led by Prof Nenad.Naumovski & Dr Deep Jyoti Bhuyan
Prof Nenad.Naumovski will discuss Nutrition and the gut-brain axis - This presentation will include the potential influences of adhering to different dietary patterns on gut microbiota that may result in the modulation of the gut-brain axis.
Postbiotics for gut health: How do Australian native foods fit into the equation? Dr Deep Jyoti Bhuyan
Our gut microbiota is indispensable in food metabolism, nutrient absorption, and overall health. A person's gut microbiome composition affects their ability to absorb nutrients, so even a healthy diet may not ensure proper nutrient uptake. About 92% of adults in Australia do not meet their vegetable intake, and 50% fall short on fruit, leading to poor health and costing Australia over $195 billion annually. This is where postbiotics, the by-products of gut microbiota, offer a promising approach to personalised nutrition. Australian native fruits and vegetables have been integral to the Indigenous diet for millennia, and they have the potential to revolutionise the functional food industry globally. This presentation will explore the links between postbiotics and Australian native foods, featuring studies from our lab and others.
Our Speakers:
Prof Nenad Naumovski commenced his employment at University of Canberra (UC) in 2014 where he works as a Full Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition. He has established a research arm investigating healthy aging trajectories, plant bioactives, psycho-cardio-metabolism and development of nutraceuticals. Dr Naumovski is a founder and team leader of the Functional Foods and Nutrition Research (FFNR) Laboratory (former: Collaborative Research in Bioactives and Biomarkers (CRIBB) Group). He is an academic member of the University of Canberra Research Institute in Sport and Exercise (UCRISE) and he also holds a position of Visiting Professor (Harokopio University, Athens, Greece), Conjoint Senior Lecturer (University of Newcastle, Australia) and Honorary Fellow (Abertay University, UK). Dr Naumovski is author of over 200 peer reviewed manuscripts, and he has presented at several national and international conferences. He was invited guest speaker for Australian Academy of Science (Food for Thought; Alternative Food Sources), International Bipolar Foundation (Dietary Interventions and Nutraceuticals for the Management of Mental Health) and Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST). From July 2025, Dr Naumovski and his laboratory (FFNR Laboratory) will be based in Singapore at the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Dr Deep Jyoti Bhuyan is a Senior Research Fellow, International Engagement Coordinator, and Higher Degree Research Coordinator at the NICM Health Research Institute (NICM HRI) at Western Sydney University. He leads a culturally and linguistically diverse research group known as The GutBiotics Lab, which investigates the relationship between gut microbial byproducts (postbiotics), Australian native foods, and health. Dr Bhuyan has established NICM HRI’s first gut microbiome and virology laboratory and a genome sequencing facility to train the next generation of researchers within and outside of WSU. The research conducted at his lab contributes significantly to a recent paradigm shift in microbiology, revealing how postbiotics can provide essential insights into the impact of the gut microbiome on health and cancer therapy. He has published 61 articles in prominent journals, including Gut Microbes, Trends in Food Science and Technology, and Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. His research on postbiotics has garnered multiple awards and has been featured in over 160 media outlets, including The Conversation, ABC News/Radio and BBC Brazil, reaching more than 39 million readers. In collaboration with the industry, he has facilitated the commercialisation of a functional food product in both Australian and international markets.
