Conference Proceedings

The NNI and WNSC 101 Workshop, “Nutrition, microbiome and health: latest findings and future research,” explored the significant role of the human microbiome in bodily functions and health. The workshop covered various aspects, such as the ecological patterns of the gut microbiome in early life and the influence of parental microbiome programming. It also examined how nutrition shapes microbiome maturation, with a focus on the importance of breastmilk. Looking forward, the future of microbiome research was debated, including the potential of artificial intelligence and microbiome-based

This NNI symposia at ESPGHAN 2024 brings together experts to share new findings on Cow’s Milk Allergy (CMA) and how to make the process of diagnosis to management more effective to yield better results. Prof. Annamaria Staiano discusses the complexities of diagnosing FGID and CMA, and introduces CoMiSS and its experience in supporting the diagnosis of CMA. Dr. Ralf Heine addresses the next phase of CMA nutritional management once it has been diagnosed, that it is important to consider the infants microbiome as well as other aspects of adequate nutritional intake, health and development. Dr

Children with gastrointestinal impairments, including those with neurological diseases, congenital heart disease, short bowel syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, and cancer, often face significant nutritional challenges. Addressing these challenges requires careful consideration of nutritional strategies and enteral formula selection to ensure optimal health outcomes for these vulnerable patient populations. In this NNI Symposium at ESPGHAN 2024, experts Prof. Claudio Romano, Prof. Antonella Diamant, and Dr. Graeme O’Connor, detail these conditions, risks for malnutrition, and the various