Dr. Devkota is an Associate Professor at the Cedars-Sinai Division of Gastroenterology and the Director of Microbiome Research at the F. Widjaja Foundation Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute. Her research investigates the relationship between diet and the gut microbiome, with a particular focus on IBD. Dr. Devkota offers a valuable perspective on the current role of fermented foods in a clinical setting, addressing important questions such as which fermented foods are most beneficial, how they should be consumed, and whether certain patients will benefit more than others.