Treating Cancer with Bacteria: Dr. Ana Montalban-Arques, Recolony

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A specific strain of bacteria might help prevent and even treat colorectal cancer. The studies in animals show potential in treating other cancers, too.

You’ll hear about

• how many bacteria inhabit a human and how much do they weigh (I bet you underestimate their weight)
• what is a dysbiotic gut microbiome
• the gut microbiome and its influence on colorectal cancer
• studies of specific strains of bacteria that show reducing cancer in mice
• what is the potential of life biotherapeutic products

My guest today is Dr. Ana Montalban-Arques, the CEO of Recolony. Trained in molecular biology and biotechnology she researched host-microbe interactions in the gut.

Recolony is a Swiss startup, a spin-off from the University of Zurich. They aim to develop a bacteria-based oral therapy to treat and prevent colorectal cancer. No chemotherapy, no side effects – oral administration at home. Please note, their treatment is in the pre-clinical phase and it means it is not yet available for patients.
You may find out more about them at
https://www.recolony.ch/
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1. Dr. Ana Montalban-Arques and Recolony (00:00:00)

2. The Difference Between Probiotics and Life Biotherapeutic Product (00:01:12)

3. From the University of Zurich to Entrepreneurship (00:02:30)

4. Colorectal Cancer Characteristics (00:07:30)

5. Dysbiotic Gut Microbiome (00:08:55)

6. Different Bacteria Colonies in Different Gastrointestinal Tract Parts (00:11:20)

7. Gut Microbiota in Colorectal Cancer (00:14:24)

8. Treatment of Colorectal Cancer – Current Standard (00:17:40)

9. Anaerobic Bacteria that Might Be Key to Treat Colorectal Cancer (00:21:19)

10. Life Biotherapeutic Product and Small Molecule (00:32:29)

11. Partnerships for Clinical Trials (00:39:35)

12. The Future of Live Biotherapeutic Products (00:46:57)

13. Thank you, Follow Recolony (00:51:52)

14. Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer (00:52:19)