In this episode of THE pIBD DIGEST, hosts Dr Tracy Coelho and Dr Chris Bakewell are joined by Dr Richard Hansen from Dundee for a deep dive into the gut microbiome and its role in inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Hansen unpacks the latest science and broad concepts shaping our understanding of the microbiome in pIBD. The episode ends on a creative high: an audio clip of Dr Hansen performing ‘Flower of Scotland’ in full kilt regalia, atop a shipping crane at ESPGHAN 2019 in Glasgow. Dr Coelho wraps up with his original satirical poem, 'Mantras of Dysbiosis', offering a sharp critique of the prevailing narratives around dysbiosis in disease.