Dr. Momo Vuyisich on "Improving the Health of Your Microbiome, Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease."

<p>Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #93 with Dr. Momo Vuyisich, the co-founder and chief science officer of Viome<a href='#_edn1'>[i]</a>, a healthcare disruptor that’s using IA to analyze your gut microbiome to make personalized nutritional recommendations.</p> <p><a href='https://youtu.be/8u2_CXmBqgQ'>You can watch the interview on YouTube here. </a></p> <p>I’m excited to introduce you to Momo Vuyisich, the chief science officer at Viome, who leads their efforts in product development and clinical research. Momo knows all too well of the importance of the gut/brain connection and how we can take control of our own life and health by optimizing our gut microbiome with personalized nutritional recommendations using Viome testing.  </p> <p>Before co-founding Viome in 2016, Momo spent 12 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory<a href='#_edn2'>[ii]</a>, where he was the leader of the Applied Genomics team. His research focused on applying modern genomics to the areas of gut microbiomes, host-pathogen and microbial inter-species interactions, pathogen detection, cancer biology, toxicology, infectious diseases, and antibiotic resistance.</p> <p>In this episode, you will learn  </p> <ul>How Momo, the founder of Viome.com reversed his rheumatoid arthritis with a change in diet. Forward thinking strategies for taking your health into your own hands. What your poop can tell you about your health. What exactly is microbiome testing and how it works. A vision of the future where chronic disease is preventable and diet is personalized. </ul> <p>“Today we have 100% of the science and technology needed to cure every chronic disease and every cancer.” Momo Vuyisich</p> <p>“The only way to predict the future is to invent it.”  Momo Vuyisich</p> <p>Welcome Momo, thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to be here today.</p> <p>INTRO</p> <p>Momo, I mentioned to you that I recently did an Dr</p> <p>Q1: Can you give us your background, and wha