#06: ECCO Takeaways with Dr Beatriz Gros

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.As always comments, questions and feedback please send to: X: @2guystalkingit Email: [email protected]:32 Introduction and Guest Introduction05:30 Reflections on the ECCO Conference08:10 Systemic antibody response predicting onset of IBD13:12 Predicting Disease Onset and Flare Factors13:45 The PREDICT Study and Its Implications21:44 Dietary Insights and the Mediterranean Diet23:30 The ADAPT Study on Emulsifiers and IBD30:00 General dietary recommendations in IBD33:48 Fiber consumption and Crohn's Disease development39:40 The Role of Plant-Based Diets in IBD43:18 Environmental factors in association with IBD45:53 Understanding Environmental Factors in IBD47:25 Linking IBD and Neurodegenerative Diseases and Vedolizumab54:32 Proactive Monitoring in Ulcerative ColitisKeywordsIBD, 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