In this episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Travis Craddock, PhD, Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University, to explore how computational biology and computer modeling of the brain are changing the way researchers understand and treat neuroinflammatory disease.
Dr. Craddock explains how his lab builds virtual models of the brain's immune system, simulates disease states before ever treating a real patient, and applies this theory-driven approach to conditions like myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, and Parkinson's disease.
Together, they discuss the ongoing investigation into Epstein-Barr virus reactivation in chronic fatigue syndrome, why the body cannot be understood as a simple cause-and-effect system, and practical findings on sleep timing, gut health, and mineral balance that support brain health.
Discover how theory-driven modeling is shortening the distance between research and real-world treatment, and why understanding the brain as part of one interconnected system may be key to reversing chronic illness, here on Fast Metabolism Matters.
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Dr. Travis Craddock is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology & Neuroscience, Computer Science, and Clinical Immunology at Nova Southeastern University. His lab builds computational models of the brain's immune system to study neuroinflammatory conditions, including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War illness, and Parkinson's disease. By simulating disease states in a virtual brain before testing any intervention on a real patient, his theory-driven approach helps identify viable treatment paths more rapidly, bridging basic science, clinical research, and patient care at the Institute for Neuro-immune Medicine.
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/travis-craddock-30918978
Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.
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