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Julie Beaudeau is a PhD student at Linköping University whose research focuses on elucidating the role of enteric glial cells in neuro-immune interactions relevant to chronic intestinal diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). IBS is a common chronic functional disorder affecting 10-15% of the world's population, characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain, often accompanied by psychological challenges. In contrast, IBD is marked by chronic mucosal inflammation of the digestive tract and accompanies symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The communication between the brain and the gut is essential for maintaining intestinal homeostasis, primarily managed by the enteric nervous system, which comprises a network of neurons and enteric glial cells. The research conducted by Beaudeau investigates how the loss of intestinal homeostasis and impaired intestinal barrier lead to pro-inflammatory chronic conditions that affect the enteric nervous system. Her work aims to connect gut findings with measurements of brain activity and patient clinical symptoms, thus contributing valuable insights to the field of gastroenterology and neuroimmunology.
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