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A world leader in contributing new digestive diseases-related knowledge through scientific studies

Researching how genetics, hormones and the microbes in the gut contribute to obesity and metabolic syndrome

 A leader in the field of mind-body interactions related to gastroenterology, chronic pain and women’s health

Using systems biology and other innovative approaches to treat IBD

About us

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Our faculty publish extensively and play prominent roles in national meetings, advancing the state of the science and ushering in cutting-edge treatments that improve and save lives. Learn more

Our research strengths

Research Strengths

Our six core research areas include inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) basic research program and clinics, cancer, metabolism and obesity, brain-gut microbiome interactions, liver disease and interventional endoscopy. Research themes

Research training opportunities

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We offer multiple programs and opportunities for GI research trainees. Research training

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