presented by Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton
Wednesday, May 7th at 12:00 PM PT

Join us for the debut of DUTCH In Conversation with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, CEO and co-founder of Pendulum. In this conversation, we’ll dive into the latest breakthroughs in microbiome science and explore how Pendulum is developing targeted probiotics to support metabolic health, hormone balance, and overall wellness.

Register to learn more about:

• The evolving science behind keystone strains like Akkermansia muciniphila, its role in gut barrier integrity, metabolic function, and even longevity
• The critical connections between the gut microbiome and women’s hormonal health, including estrogen metabolism and menopause-related shifts
• How DUTCH Test insights can complement microbiome therapies to create a holistic approach to health optimization
• A sneak peek at what’s next in microbiome science, from engineered probiotics to new clinical research

About the Speakers

Colleen Cutcliffe is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Pendulum. She has more than 25 years of experience leading and managing biology teams in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Prior to starting Pendulum, Colleen was the senior manager of biology at Pacific Biosciences and a scientist at Elan Pharmaceuticals. Colleen completed her postdoctoral studies at Northwestern University. Colleen received her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and her B.A. in Biochemistry from Wellesley College.

Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Precision Analytical and a naturopathic physician focused on infertility, reproductive, and genitourinary health. In addition to her private practice, Hello Fertility, she is a prolific teacher in the field of reproductive endocrinology and hormones and has trained thousands of clinicians on her treatment methodology.  

Dr. Smeaton has extensive leadership experience in integrative medicine including as president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as an ambassador for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and a board member of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium.