About Us
Mission
Our center’s mission is to reduce the burden of digestive diseases by improving access to high-quality health care and supporting the next generation of physician-scientists and public health experts in digestive diseases health services research and quality improvement.
Vision
The UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases, ranked #8 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, consistently distinguishes itself as a trailblazer in scientific discovery, training, and clinical care. To better understand the health states of individuals and communities, the division has established the UCLA Center for Digestive Health Research and Quality Improvement. The center aims to be a nationally recognized institution that can make significant strides in improving the delivery of care for patients struggling with chronic digestive disorders. UCLA, the #1 public university in the U.S., resides in the most populous county in the nation, providing enormous potential to administer high-quality and equitable care to a large and diverse community.
Advancing health outcomes, quality & value
It is estimated that 60-70 million people in the U.S. are living with a debilitating gastrointestinal disease, and 30 million have been diagnosed with some form of liver disease. Many of these diseases can be prevented and cured with timely intervention. However, there is a lack of systematic efforts to improve health outcomes, creating a need to foster a health care and research community to address these challenges.
Our center comprises physicians, scientists, and public health experts committed to conducting science and inquiry that reduces the burden of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. The team focuses on promoting equitable access to high-quality health care for individuals and families affected by digestive diseases in Los Angeles, nationally, and globally. Center faculty will mentor and support up-and-coming physician-scientists and public health experts to build a community of value- and equity-driven clinicians and researchers.
