Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Research

The faculty of Gastroenterology & Hepatology are actively pursuing research in gastrointestinal and hepatological diseases from bench to bedside and to the community.  Diverse topics are under study.  These include:

• Inflammation of the GI tract involving the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis) and the small and large intestine (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis, Jejunoileitis)
• Motility disorders of the GI tract (achalasia, sphincter of oddi dysfunction)
• Reflux related airway disorders and protective mechanisms against aspiration
• Intestinal sensory physiology (brain-gut interaction, afferent nerve pathobiology)
• Pathobiology of reflux disease
• Diseases of the pancreas and biliary tract (cancer palliation, newer diagnostic modalities)
• Infectious diseases of the liver (hepatitis A, B, C), cirrhosis and portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy
• Intestinal absorption specifically vitamin B12. 

These studies are supported by a number of federal agencies including National Institutes of Health and Veteran's Affairs Administration, private Foundations including Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Philanthropy as well as industry.