Cross Sectional study to evaluate the interactions between gut microflora and immune system at the cross-road of the pathogenesis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Project objectives
A cross sectional clinical study evaluating interaction between intestinal microbial flora and the immune system in inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome pathogenesis.
Start/End Date
January, 2015 - December, 2017
Principal Investigator
Prof. Michele Cicala
Host Institution
Istituto Superiore di Sanità - Italy
Other Institutions involved
Università di Roma Tor Vergata - Italy
Source of funding
Italian Ministry of Healt