Jessica Biesiekierski

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20102024

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Biography

Jessica is a current NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Registered Nutritionist and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow with the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food. Jessica's research focus is in digestive health and has expertise in the dietary management of gastrointestinal disorders. 

Research interests

  • Dietary triggers and dietary management strategies of gastrointestinal symptoms
  • Mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal signals and digestive physiology
  • Disorders of gut-brain interaction including irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

Research area keywords

  • Gastroenterology
  • Food sensitivity / intolerance
  • Gut-brain interaction
  • Gut symptoms
  • Gluten
  • FODMAPs
  • Dietary interventions
  • Gastrointestinal function
  • Appetite regulation

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