Jon and James welcome Dr Beatriz Gros, a leading expert in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They discuss key findings from the recent European Crohn's and Colitis Conference in 2025.

Dr. Beatriz Gros (X: @bealoquebea Instagram: @dr.beatrizgros) is a consultant gastroenterologist based in Córdoba, Spain, specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She serves as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Reina Sofía University Hospital in Córdoba and has also worked as a Senior Clinical Fellow at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, UK. Dr. Gros has a particular interest in environmental factors associated with the development of IBD and predictors for disease flares, contributing to studies like the PREdiCCt study. She actively engages in medical education through social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, and is the creator of the educational website www.ibd-eii.com, which offers summaries of over 140 clinical trials and relevant IBD studies. Dr. Gros’ dedication to advancing IBD research and education has made her a respected figure in the gastroenterology community.

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Chapters

03:32 Introduction and Guest Introduction

05:30 Reflections on the ECCO Conference

08:10 Systemic antibody response predicting onset of IBD

13:12 Predicting Disease Onset and Flare Factors

13:45 The PREDICT Study and Its Implications

21:44 Dietary Insights and the Mediterranean Diet

23:30 The ADAPT Study on Emulsifiers and IBD

30:00 General dietary recommendations in IBD

33:48 Fiber consumption and Crohn's Disease development

39:40 The Role of Plant-Based Diets in IBD

43:18 Environmental factors in association with IBD

45:53 Understanding Environmental Factors in IBD

47:25 Linking IBD and Neurodegenerative Diseases and Vedolizumab

54:32 Proactive Monitoring in Ulcerative Colitis

Keywords

IBD, ECCO Conference, Bea Gros, PREDICT Study, Mediterranean Diet, Emulsifiers, Disease Prediction, Patient Care, Dietary Studies, Holistic Health, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, plant-based, fiber, environmental factors, probiotics, nutrition