Dr. Pranab Gyawali speaking at Arab Health 2025 on the future of gut microbiome research, personalized IBD management and gut health.
Gut Health & Microbiome Innovations
At Arab Health 2025, Dr. Pranab Gyawali, Consultant Gastroenterologist joined a distinguished panel discussion hosted by M42, a leader in integrated healthcare solutions. The session explored the latest advancements in gut microbiome research, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) management, and the future of personalized gastroenterology care in Dubai.
Time-Mapping the Gut Microbiome: The future for personalized care in Crohn’s & UC
Dr. Gyawali highlighted the future of gut microbiome research, particularly in the management of Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). He discussed the potential of time-mapping the gut microbiome, an emerging technique that tracks microbiome changes over time, alongside endoscopy, radiology, and blood biomarker analysis. This approach aims to create a more personalized and precise treatment plan for IBD patients by integrating multiple diagnostic modalities and guiding dietary advice accordingly.
Exploring the Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
Another key topic in the discussion, introduced by a fellow panelist, was the role of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Ulcerative Colitis. While still in the research phase, FMT is showing promise in restoring gut microbial balance in certain IBD patients, potentially helping to reduce inflammation and improve remission rates.
Dubai’s Leadership in Gut Microbiome Research
With M42 spearheading integrated healthcare solutions, Dubai is quickly becoming a hub for precision medicine in gastroenterology. Dr. Gyawali emphasized the importance of microbiome sequencing, AI-driven analysis, and a multidisciplinary approach to optimize gut health and IBD management.
Gut microbiome and fasting during Ramadan
Read Dr Gyawali explaining to Gulf News some of the beneficial effects of fasting on the gut microbiome.
3rd Annual Dubai International Gastroenterology Congress 19 -20 May 2023 Dubai, UAE
Dr Pranab Gyawali gave a presentation at the 3rd Annual Dubai International Gastroenterology Congress on “Gut Microbiome – Is it a new frontier?” It was attended by a large number of people and well received. There was discussion on benefits of testing the gut microbiome and how best to utilize the new knowledge. Participants agreed it was an evolving science.