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Prof. G. Dijkstra is a faculty member at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Nutrition Research in Medicine (NiM) department. His academic rank is Professor. He specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and transplantation medicine. His research focuses on diet-nutrition interactions, biomarker discovery, and clinical outcomes in gastrointestinal disorders. He has been recognized with the Inspirator Prize (2024) from the Dutch Society 100%.
Research interests include IBD pathophysiology, dietary impact on disease activity, and post-transplantation outcomes. Key collaborations include the Dutch Initiative on Crohn and Colitis (ICC) and the Groningen Institute for Organ Transplantation (GIOT). His work spans over 400 publications, emphasizing translational research and clinical applications.
Recent studies explore biomarkers in pregnancy with IBD, dietary patterns predicting flares, and cellular signatures in intestinal grafts. He leads multidisciplinary teams addressing inflammation, oxidative stress, and surgical outcomes.
Key articles from 2025 include diet-quality studies, Vedolizumab case reports, and risk stratification models for Crohn's recurrence. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with a focus on improving patient outcomes through personalized approaches.

