Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Moving towards tailored diagnostic and treatment approaches

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Paediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is a chronic disorder with relapsing-remitting inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting around 8% of patients before the age of 18. While the exact cause remains unclear, the interplay of gut microbiota, genetics, environment, and immune factors is hypothesised. The
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Benninga, Marc, Supervisor
  • de Meij, Timotheus, Supervisor
  • Benninga, M.A., Supervisor, External person
Award date26 Apr 2024
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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