The Department of biology Sciences Organizes a Seminar on Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and the Gut-Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Basrah, Prof. Dr. Aqeel Fadhil Al-Dahan, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Science, Prof. Dr. Ali Abdul-Imam Abdul-Zahra, and coordinated by the Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Inaam Mahmoud Najm, the Department of Life Sciences at the College of Science is hosting a seminar titled:
"Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and the Gut-Brain Axis in Autism Spectrum Disorder"
The seminar will be presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Mona Abdul-Imam Ahmed and Lecturer Dr. Alia Ahmed Abdul-Sattar, both from the Department of Life Sciences, College of Science, University of Basrah.
The seminar aims to shed light on the relationship between the gut microbiome and the gut-brain axis, as well as their potential role in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It will also review the latest scientific and research developments in this field and enhance understanding of the biological interactions between the digestive and nervous systems.
The event will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM, in the Prof. Dr. Abdul-Hussein Al-Atab Hall. It is organized in coordination with the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Science and the Continuing Education Committee of the Department of Life Sciences.
The seminar is intended for university and institute faculty members, as well as postgraduate students, reflecting the Department’s commitment to fostering scientific discourse, facilitating the exchange of research expertise, and keeping pace with modern scientific advancements in the field of biology sciences.