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Dr. Haskey’s research explores the impact of diet on the intestinal microbiome and its role in digestive diseases, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In addition to her research program, Natasha is a registered dietitian and has led a study investigating the Mediterranean diet’s influence on ulcerative colitis. She is a co-author of the books 'Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Health and Nutrition' and 'IBS for Dummies'. Natasha practices as a dietitian and partners with LyfeMD, an innovative digital platform designed to support individuals with inflammatory conditions. As an alumna of the Advanced Dietary IBD Education Training Program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, she has further solidified her expertise at the intersection of diet, IBD, and gut health. Her research seeks to advance the scientific understanding of diet–microbiome–host interactions and their influence on clinical outcomes for individuals living with IBD. The central goal is to identify determinants and biomarkers that distinguish “responders” from “non-responders” to dietary interventions, with the aim of refining precision nutrition strategies and exploring innovative approaches that combine targeted diets, dietary fiber supplements, microbial therapies, and pharmaceutical agents to convert non-responders into responders.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.