Her presentation, titled “The gut phageome is associated with healthy brain ageing” drew significant interest from fellow researchers. Dr. Charalambous’s work explores the connection between bacteriophages in the gut microbiome and cognitive health as we age. Her research suggests that the makeup and variety of the gut phageome may play an important role in maintaining brain function and possibly modulating age-related cognitive decline.

The positive response to this work at the IHMC Congress highlights its potential to deepen our understanding of how the gut and brain interact. It also opens up new possibilities for addressing age-related cognitive issues.