Join the Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health Research Seminar for an engaging presentation by Dr Josie van Dorst, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in the Gastrointestinal Research Laboratory at UNSW Sydney.
As people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are living longer, gastrointestinal complications are becoming an increasingly important part of long-term health. Dr van Dorst will explore how changes in the gut microbiome from childhood can influence inflammation, gastrointestinal health and colorectal cancer risk in adulthood. Her research combines microbiome, metabolomic and clinical data to identify opportunities for prevention, earlier detection and more personalised approaches to gastrointestinal care in CF.
This seminar is presented by the Discipline of Paediatrics & Child Health, UNSW Medicine & Health as part of its Research Seminar Series.
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Dr Josie van Dorst is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in the Gastrointestinal Research Laboratory led by Professor Ooi. Her research explores how the gut microbiome influences health and disease, with a particular focus on cystic fibrosis. She combines microbiome, metabolomic, and clinical data to investigate the relationships between diet, inflammation, gastrointestinal function, and cancer risk. Her work spans both paediatric and adult populations and aims to translate microbiome discoveries into practical strategies that improve patient outcomes.