Dr. John Alverdy, a two-time National Champion and the Harold and Lincoln Thompson Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago, takes us on a journey into the unseen world of the human microbiome. As a surgeon Dr. Alverdy is nationally recognized for introducing several new operations into the field, including minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, bariatric surgery, and surgery for disorders of the foregut including the esophagus and stomach. Also a globally recognized scientist, Dr. Alverdy is celebrated for his trailblazing research on microbial balance, gut health, and their vital roles in modern surgery and human resilience. 2x National Champion American Surgical Association Medallion for Scientific Achievement (2024) American Surgical Association’s Flance-Karl Award (2018) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WATCH/LISTEN: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG0s3XtN2aY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xcYZBOtgDq07zSFn0ZGne?si=0a88a65d1fd54427 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH DR. ALVERDY Research https://surgery.uchicago.edu/faculty/john-alverdy-md -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: TWITTER: https://x.com/Nat_Champions Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/nat_champions