Specific program: Innovation

Grant Agreement no:  2026-06

Project objective: To scientifically validate an innovative dietary intervention, which has already been carried out in people with multiple sclerosis, by analysing biological samples collected before, immediately after and three months after the end of the intervention.

Research team:

• Saioa Gómez Zorita (Principal investigator)
• Iñaki Milton Laskibar
• María Puy Portillo Baquedano

Partner entities:

• IIS BIOGIPUZKOA (Project Leader)
• Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea
• Universidad de Navarra
• Université de Bordeaux

Total budget: 127.520 € (UPV/EHU: 63.760 €)

Funding amount:  36.620 € (UPV/EHU: 18.300 €)

Start date:  19/12/2025

End date: 19/06/2027

Project duration in months: 18

Project Summary:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, neurodegenerative disease that affects young people and is frequently associated with imbalances in the gut microbiota. Diet, as a means of modulating this microbiota, may offer a complementary approach to improving the quality of life of those living with the disease.

The aim of this project is to scientifically validate an innovative dietary intervention, which has already been carried out in people with MS, by analysing biological samples collected before, immediately after and three months following the end of the intervention. The aim is thus to generate evidence that can be applied to personalised dietary recommendations.

More information about the program:

Eurorégion Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Euskadi, Navarre (euroregion-naen.eu)