Research

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Dr. Natasha Haskey's research interests include diet and the microbiome, inflammatory bowel disease, probiotics, and prebiotics.

Current Research Focus:

Natasha completed her PhD at The Centre for Microbiome and Inflammatory Research at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan, in Kelowna BC under the esteemed guidance of Dr. Deanna Gibson

Upon completion of her PhD, Natasha has since joined forces with Dr. Maitreyi Raman (MD, MSc, FRCPC), a gastroenterologist and nutrition researcher specializing in nutrition for digestive diseases at the University of Calgary, Calgary AB.

Natasha’s research program focuses on the intricate relationship of dietary components and their impact on the gut microbiome, inflammation, and disease activity in patients living with inflammatory bowel diseases.

Natasha is honoured to hold a Triangle Amplify Award -Research Fellowship. TRIANGLE (TRaIning A New generation of researchers in Gastroenterology and LivEr) is a national training program to transform research and patient care in gastroenterology and liver.

Research Studies

The effectiveness of intermittent fasting for the management of Crohn’s disease

STATUS: RECRUITMENT COMPLETED
completed

Interested in using food to manage your Crohn’s disease?

STATUS: CURRENTLY RECRUITING
RECRUITING

Interested in how food impacts your microbiome?

STATUS: COMING FALL 2024
FALL 2024

Other Services:

Whether you seek individual counselling, educational resources, or research insights, Natasha offers comprehensive services tailored to your unique needs.

Speaking

Natasha thrives on crafting engaging presentations that cater to a variety of audiences, from healthcare professionals to the general public.

Writing

Natasha is a skilled writer adept at crafting content for both scientific and general audiences, and has a particular passion for knowledge translation.

Research

Natasha is investigating how dietary factors influence the gut microbiome, inflammation, and disease activity with Dr. Maitreyi Raman at Alberta's Collaboration of Excellence for Nutrition in Digestive Diseases (Ascend) at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

Media

Natasha has experience working with various media outlets, including TV, radio, and print, to discuss prebiotics, probiotics, and gut health topics.