Christopher Stamper Ph.D. is as Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine, and a Program Analyst for the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 19 Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center (MIRECC) Dr. Stamper’s primary area of research interest is how the gut microbiota act through the immune system to influence physical and mental health. Dr. Stamper has numerous peer-reviewed publications and scientific meeting presentations.