Bowel Research UK
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Read about the gut microbiome, our campaign and what’s next for our research funding in this exciting field: www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/...
Funding Microbiome Research: The Story So Far - Bowel Research UK
Having backed some of the world’s leading microbiome researchers, we’re now excited to be funding microbiome experts of the future.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The garden helped us launch our campaign to fund groundbreaking microbiome research. Fast-forward nearly a year, and we’re ready to review applications for our first ever microbiome grants round.
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's been a fantastic day, we're now going to bring the results together into a top 10 list - keep your eyes peeled for updates on this important work soon!

#DiverticularDisease #Diverticulitis
February 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's been fascinating to see there were lots of areas where patients, family members, carers strongly agreed with healthcare professionals on what should be a research priority, and a few areas where there was a clear split!
February 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
...which will help patients decide whether to undergo major preventative procedures like removal of their colon. Research like this is vital to improve the lives of those living with chronic bowel disease, giving them more accurate information on their risk of developing cancer.”
January 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
...which is important because it can be worrying if pre-cancerous growths are found in routine checks for these patients as we don’t know for sure whether they will develop into cancer.

“We’re proud our PhD funding has contributed to this research...
January 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Georgia Sturt, Research and Grants Manager at Bowel Research UK, said: “Today’s research is an exciting step forward in helping identify people with Crohn’s or colitis who are most at risk of bowel cancer...
January 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Dr Sharmili Balarajah explains: "Our research is groundbreaking, as it reveals distinct variations in IBD among different ethnic groups. By understanding these differences, we can develop more personalised treatments."

Learn more about this study: www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/...
January 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Key findings include:
• South Asian patients are more likely to have Ulcerative Colitis (57% vs 45% of the IBD patients in the study).
• They are diagnosed on average two years younger than their white counterparts.
• Differences in disease behaviour, including extent and location of inflammation.
January 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM