Natasha Koloski

Dr. Natasha Koloski is an Associate Professor at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland, specializing in neurogastroenterology and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Her research integrates epidemiological, clinical, and mechanistic approaches to investigate disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia, and gut-brain interactions, with emphasis on psychological comorbidities, microbiome dysbiosis, and environmental modifiers.

Her work spans population-based cohort studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses to identify risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic outcomes. Key themes include the bidirectional brain-gut axis, microbial biogeography in disease, and healthcare utilization patterns in FGIDs. Koloski collaborates extensively with international consortia, contributing to advancements in Rome criteria validation and multidisciplinary treatment models.

Research outputs highlight trends in meta-analytical rigor (e.g., SIBO prevalence, COVID-19 impacts on FGIDs) and translational focus on clinical applications like frailty assessments in geriatric gastroenterology and digital health interventions for cancer screening.