Newsletters 2019
The Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases newsletters and clinical updates feature a more in-depth look at the research being conducted by some of its physician-scientists and contain profiles on various benefactors, whose support has been an invaluable part of what helps the division maintain its leadership position in this field. Also included are other UCLA publications that includes articles on digestive diseases and our faculty.

Beyond the Scope
- Message From the Chief - Dr. Eric Esrailian
- Dr. Gary Gitnick Left an Enduring Legacy
- New Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health Provides Multidisciplinary, Patient-Centered Care
- Integrative Digestive Health and Wellness Program Promotes Holistic Approach to Enhancing Patients' Well-Being - Suzanne Smith, MSN, NP, Christina T. Gentile, PsyD, MA, Nancee Jaffe, MS, RDN
- Dr. Berkeley Limketkai Joins IBD Center as Director of IBD Clinical Research
- Public Campaign, System Level Changes Aim to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates - Dr. Folasade P. May
- New Grant Supports Development of "Liquid Biopsy" for Liver Cancer - Dr. Steven-Huy Han
- New Study Tests Promising Peptides Targeting Pain in IBS - Dr. Muriel Larauche
- STAR Program Alumni Embark on Their Careers as Clinical-Scientists - Drs. Noam Jacob and Elizabeth J. Videlock
- New Clinical Faculty Members - Drs. Nimah Ather, Daniel Eshtiaghpour, Craig Gluckman, Chun X. Hsu, Danny Issa, Parastoo Jangouk, Lisa D. Lin, Robert Mocharla, Didi Mwengela, Mona Rezapour, Tina R. Storage, Adarsh M. Thaker, Priyam V. Tripathi and Kara Walter
- 8th Annual UCLA-Mellinkoff Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium