Dietary fiber quantity, type and diversity, and microbial metabolites in relation to recovery after colorectal cancer treatment.

My project focuses on the role of dietary fiber and microbial metabolism in relation to side-effects of cancer treatment in patients with colorectal cancer. These side-effects include postoperative complications of surgery and chemotherapy-induced toxicities. To study this, I will combine data from an observational study (i.e., COLON study), in vitro studies, and an intervention study. In my research I not only focus on the impact of dietary fiber quantity, but also investigate fiber type and fiber diversity which are understudied concepts in the field of nutrition and disease.