Pendulum Therapeutics

Happy National RD day to our brilliant crew of Pendulum RDs! We adore you. And what better way to mark it, than by listening to Christina O'Connor, RD talk about her love of microbiome science on Genova Diagnostics's The Lab Report Podcast. (Note the lack of question mark - it's beyond question!) Thank you, team: Jennifer McManus, RD, LDN, CDCES, Alayna Hutchinson, MS, LDN, RDN, Alyssa Dragutsky Wilson, MS, RDN, LD, Taylor Berggren, MS, RDN, Jennifer Agha-Khan, MS, RDN, Lila O’Bryant Rawlings, MS, RD, Tara Karr MS, RD, LDN, CDCES, Megan Landrum, MS, RD. https://lnkd.in/gxxDw_6X

Did you know that MORE dopamine is produced by your gut than your brain? Plus, our microbiome also makes more serotonin and GABA (not a political slogan). These neurotransmitters then make their way to the brain, from the gut, along the vagus nerve (not to be confused with the Vegas nerve, which is a totally different type of dopamine source). Our very own Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe explains more – plus various other insights, including why owning and hugging a dog is good for your microbiome! – on the latest episode of the Extend Podcast with Dr. Darshan Shah – which is available to listen to and/or watch now (link in comments).

This just in, our co-founder, CEO, and super boss Colleen Cutcliffe has joined The Johns Hopkins University’s Health Advisory Board. Colleen received her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and says that time at Johns Hopkins really shaped her discipline as a scientist. Congratulations, Colleen! But, also, congratulations Johns Hopkins!

Today our Chief Medical Officer, a Boston native whose accent is known to thicken within seconds of landing back home, Dr Adam Perlman, MD, MPH is speaking at the Health 2.0 conference in Vegas. Moreover, while there, he will be recognized with the Excellence in Healthcare Award. Adam, congratulations, and thank you for your all-round general excellence – both in healthcare, and out of it. The last time there was this much excellence on-stage in Vegas, the Bee Gees were playing there.

Want a better understanding of the relationship between the gut microbiome and metabolic health? Pendulum’s Kara Siedman RD, CDCES joins Lesli Bitel, MBA, RDN, LDN's “Freedom from the Grind” virtual summit (March 3-14) to discuss the role of keystone strains like Akkermansia muciniphila in enhancing both microbiome balance and metabolic health. Tune in on March 11 at 6am PT/9am ET - register now: https://lnkd.in/gAQ3HhJk

This year’s Integrative Healthcare Symposium in New York promises to be the best yet, and the Pendulum team will be there to help make sure that’s the case. On Friday, February 21, at 3pm we’ll be hosting a special book signing in our booth (#231) with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, author of Better Broths & Healing Tonics. On Saturday, February 22, at 2:15pm our very own Adam Perlman, MD, MPH will be delivering a talk on the complex relationship between the gut and the brain in the Grand East Ballroom. We’re excited to be participating, and look forward to seeing you there!

New Podcast Release: Akkermansia, GLP-1, and the future of metabolic Health How does the gut microbiome impact metabolic health, hormonal balance, and even neurodegenerative diseases? In this episode, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a leader in functional medicine and epigenetics, sits down with Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD in molecular biology and co-founder and CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, to explore the groundbreaking science of Akkermansia. They discuss its role in gut integrity, stress, MS, infertility, menopause, and longevity, plus whether we can truly recolonize this essential strain.For healthcare providers looking to optimize clinical outcomes, this episode delivers critical insights into harnessing the power of the microbiome. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gAZ9wM9U

Metabolic health is a growing concern in clinical practice, and Akkermansia muciniphila is at the forefront of innovative solutions. Join Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, as part of the Fullscript whole person care webinar series, on a session exploring how Akkermansia-based probiotics support gut barrier integrity and naturally stimulate GLP-1 production—key to managing satiety, cravings, and metabolic wellness. Register now: https://lnkd.in/grq3iq8Q

Curious to learn more about the gut barrier and its role in overall health? Join Kara Siedman RD, CDCES of Pendulum Therapeutics and Dr. Amber Sereda, NP of Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, LLC for an in-depth discussion on the structure and function of the gut barrier, stool testing patterns of mucosal integrity and inflammation and the ways Akkermansia muciniphila supports gut barrier health. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTWNY2mj

Exciting news in the world of metabolic health: Pendulum Therapeutics and GluCare.Health recently announced a groundbreaking research collaboration with the potential to redefine how we manage metabolic disease. The six-month study is designed to gather real-world evidence on the efficacy of Pendulum Glucose Control Pro, offering valuable insights at a time when metabolic diseases are rising at an unprecedented rate globally. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxbYjYfD