Algae4IBD: A holistic approach to IBD treatment

Algae4IBD: A holistic approach to IBD treatment The Algae4IBD project is exploring the untapped potential of algae and cyanobacteria to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this exclusive Q&A, Dr. Dorit Avni, Research Group Leader explains how the team are creating innovative functional foods, aiming to improve quality of life and prolong remission for patients worldwide. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, ongoing inflammation in the gut. It’s an umbrella term for two specific diseases: Crohn’s disease and colitis, which affect different areas of the gut system/digestive tract.