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Kara Siedman, a Registered Dietitian and Senior Manager of Scientific Communications at Pendulum, holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Throughout her career, Kara has worked across diverse healthcare settings, from inpatient care to launching multiple outpatient programs. Her expertise lies in integrating functional and integrative approaches, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and metabolic health. Before joining Pendulum, Kara worked in the microbiome field, sharing scientific insights and research with healthcare practitioners. She guided the practical use of various bacterial strains and microbiome-focused therapies in clinical practice, fueling her passion for translating complex research into actionable guidance for healthcare providers.

The gut microbiome is gaining recognition for its vital link to skin health, particularly in the development and management of chronic dermatological conditions such as eczema. Join functional dermatology expert, Dr. Julie Greenberg and Kara Siedman, RD, CDCES, to explore the latest research on the connection between the gut microbiome and skin health. In this webinar, you’ll learn about the role Akkermansia muciniphila plays in the gut-skin axis and review case studies showing how addressing gut health can lead to effective treatments for eczema.


We are excited to share insights from our recent webinar masterclass, "Treating the Root Cause of Eczema: The Gut Microbiome Connection," featuring presenters Julie Greenberg ND, RH (AHG) and Kara Siedman, RD, CDCES. During this engaging session, they discuss research that highlights the importance of the gut microbiome in skin health, specifically its impact on chronic dermatological conditions like eczema.