Colloquium: Exploring the impact of obesity and diet on human brain structure and function

13 January 2025

Colloquium by PD Dr. Veronica Witte, Department of Neurology, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig

Abstract: In this talk I will discuss a link between obesity, diet, and brain health, drawing on neuroimaging data from population-based cohorts and interventional trials. Results indicate that a higher body mass index and visceral fat correlate with accelerated brain aging, while interventional data suggest benefits from weight loss and plant-based diets on brain structure and function. In parallel, I like to share exemplary challenges that call for open science and a more holistic approach to study gut-brain interactions. Overall, previous work underlined the intertwined nature of nutrition, metabolism and brain health, advocating for targeted interventions as a means to enhance brain plasticity.

Further information about the speakers can be found here: https://www.cbs.mpg.de/person/44924/2482

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Date and time: January 13th, 2025, 17:00
Zoom Meeting, access data will be mailed soon.