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Dr. Cecille Basilio, PhD, RN, is a distinguished researcher and a registered school nurse dedicated to advancing public health through her groundbreaking work in childhood obesity and the gut microbiome. Her work combines academic rigor with practical healthcare experience to explore innovative solutions for improving children's health outcomes.

About Dr. Basilio

About Dr. Cecille Basilio

Dr. Cecille M. Basilio is a registered nurse and a researcher with a PhD in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Her expertise lies in exploring the connections between gut microbiota and the risk of childhood obesity. With a passion for bridging scientific discovery and real-world application, Dr. Basilio is committed to improving children's health through evidence-based research and community engagement.

As a registered school nurse, she brings a unique perspective to her work, blending clinical practice with academic inquiry to address one of the most pressing public health issues of our time—childhood obesity.

Exploring the Gut Microbiome and Childhood Obesity

Dr. Basilio's research, "Finding the Gut Microbiome Connection to the Risk of Childhood Obesity Through an Examination of Gut Microbiota Among Children in Los Angeles, California," is a pioneering study that investigates the role of gut microbiota in childhood obesity.

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Evaluating gut microbiota composition and diversity in obese and non-obese children.

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Analyzing dietary habits and their relationship with gut health.

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Understanding the association between body mass index (BMI) and gut microbiota outcomes.

Through this cross-sectional pilot study, Dr. Basilio aims to uncover insights into the environmental and microbiological factors contributing to childhood obesity.

Study Highlights

Purpose

To examine the association between gut microbiota composition and childhood obesity.

Key Findings

  • No significant differences in gut microbiota diversity between obese and non-obese children.
  • Overweight/obese children showed a higher abundance of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing microbes, but results were not statistically significant.
  • Differences in dietary habits, such as calorie and saturated fat intake, were observed but did not reach statistical significance.

Conclusion

While this study provides preliminary data on gut microbiota and childhood obesity, further research is needed to establish definitive biomarkers and causal relationships.

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