2013 IFFGD Research Award Recipient Ashley Blackshaw, PhD
This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2013 grant winner Dr. Ashley Blackshaw. Dr. Blackshaw is located in the UK. He has been a basic scientists but has focused on the connection in gut-brain axis for his research.
Dr. Blackshaw’s research interests focus on understanding sensory motor function within the gut, including the interaction between the digestive tract and the brain; the functions of the immune system and how they relate to conditions like IBS and GERD; and the mechanisms and roles of nutrient sensing (a cell’s ability to recognize certain substances).
Learn more about Dr. Blackshaw.
