Iris Barth

Iris Barth is a researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Nutrition Research in Medicine (NiM) group. Her work focuses on nutrition-related clinical research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and critical care rehabilitation. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through health and well-being initiatives.

• Research Areas: Nutritional assessment tools for IBD, microbiome-diet interactions, vitamin supplementation in Crohn's disease, and post-ICU recovery interventions.
• Collaborations: Active in international research networks, with recent partnerships in dietary strategies for IBD.

Her publications highlight methodological advancements in nutritional epidemiology, microbiome analysis, and evidence synthesis through systematic reviews. Current projects include the VITA-GrAID trial evaluating dietary interventions for Crohn's disease and randomized trials on ICU survivor outcomes. She employs interdisciplinary approaches merging clinical nutrition, patient-reported outcomes, and microbiota research.

• Research Output Trends: Emphasis on IBD management, anti-inflammatory diets, and microbiome modulation. Also explores protein supplementation and kinesiotherapy for ICU survivors.