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Eating for a Healthy Brain

Eating for a Healthy Brain
The Connection Between Gut Health and Cognitive Well-Being
The human microbiome has proven to be an informative biomarker of cognitive health. Distinct microbial patterns that reflect a number of neurological conditions, including autism and Alzheimer’s disease, have been identified.
This presentation will describe these microbiome profiles and how they may be modified through dietary intervention.

Meet the Presenter
Laura Rokosz, Ph.D
Principal Owner
EGGLRock Nutrition
Bio
Laura Rokosz is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 28 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.
She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D in Food Science from Rutgers University and completed her RDN internship in the Rutgers Individual Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP) Dietetics program.
Dr. Rokosz was employed with Schering-Plough, Merck and Pharmacopeia where she supported R & D efforts in drug development.
She is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles including five Expert Opinion articles on Obesity and Cancer. A number of her blogs on fitness and nutrition have been published on various syndicated websites and in online periodicals.
Dr. Rokosz is currently the owner of EGGLROCK Nutrition, LLC, an Integrative Healthcare practice providing dietary and lifestyle guidance for disease prevention and health maintenance.
EGGLRock Nutrition is a well-recognized community practice serving the health needs of both adults and children. Dr. Rokosz serves as an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University and Stevens Institute of Technology and teaches group fitness classes at the Gateway Family YMCA of Union County, NJ.
Be sure to tune into her podcast, “Eat Right with Laura” which can be found on her website at www.egglrock.com.
Thursday
Thursday, May 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Schedule
- 5 PM: Appetizers & Networking
- 6 PM: Speaker Presentation
- 7 PM: Dinner & Dessert
Fees
- Members $55
- Nonmembers $60
- Students, Unemployed, Retirees, Executive Board $30