In recent years, advances in sequencing and computational technologies have revolutionized our understanding of the human microbiome’s role in health and disease. In this talk, I will explore the complex interactions between the human microbiome and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. I will discuss how integrative approaches combining genomics, machine learning, and systems biology can provide insights into the gut-brain axis and its implications for mental health. Co-sponsored by: School of Medical Science and Technology, IIT Kharagpur Speaker(s): Dr. Aranyak Goswami, SMST, IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, 721302