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Dr. Tyler Halverson
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Dr. Halverson is originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario where he attended Lakehead University and obtained his Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biomolecular Science. He then pursued a graduate degree from the University of Calgary and completed a Master’s of Science in Microbiology and Infectious diseases. After completion of his graduate degree, he received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alberta in 2019. From there, he transitioned to the University of Alberta Psychiatry Residency program where he is currently in his 5th year of training. Currently, he is also completing the Child and Adolescent Subspecialty training with the University of Toronto.

His current research interests involve exploring the role of the Gut-Brain-Microbiome axis along with alterations in the gut microbiota and their influence on psychiatric conditions and symptoms. Moving forward, further research can include looking at microbial therapeutics, such as probiotics, as part of the treatment for these conditions.



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Microbial Dysbiosis and Mental Health
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Microbial Dysbiosis and Mental Health
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