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II International Microorganism Day Fatec Jaboticabal
When: 17 September
Time: 08:00- 22:00
Where: Fatec Jaboticabal
The Applied Research Group on Natural Microbiological Control (COMINAT), together with the entire academic community, will promote cultural and educational activities aimed at expanding and facilitating access to the "microworld."
Microbiome Breakfast: Coffee, Conversation and Microbes
When: 17 September
Time: 09:00- 11:00
Where: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas
An interactive breakfast and roundtable reconnecting students with the experiences of the exhibition The Diversity of Life That Lives Within Us. Through reflection and discussion, participants will deepen their understanding of the human microbiome, antimicrobial stewardship, and the essential role of microorganisms in health and everyday life.
Welcome Breakfast – Feed Your Microbiome.
Reconnecting with the Exhibition. Presentation of photographs, selected memories and key messages from The Diversity of Life That Lives Within Us, encouraging participants to recall previous experiences and reflect on how their perceptions of microorganisms have evolved. During breakfast, participants will discuss current topics related to the human microbiome, including microbial diversity, host–microbe interactions, nutrition, probiotics, antimicrobial stewardship, hygiene myths and the impact of lifestyle on microbial communities. Photographs and selected memories from the previous exhibition will be used as conversation starters, stimulating reflection on how science communication can influence perceptions and everyday decisions.
Breakfast with the Microbiome: Interactive Roundtable Discussion.
Creative Activity – Sculpting the Microbiome. “Our Shared Microbiome”
Participants use modelling clay to collaboratively create a large artistic panel inspired by microorganisms and the human microbiome.
Closing Reflections. Participants share key take-home messages, complete a brief feedback activity and take a group photograph to celebrate International Microorganism Day.
