The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit has a rich legacy of research contributions in the broad domains of digestive disease.
Collaboration
Our work is strengthened by resources available through the Jeffords Institute for Quality, Office of Clinical Trials Research, the core facilities of the Larner College of Medicine, and the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
Research at Larner School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Jeffords Institute for Quality Office of Clinical Trials ResearchResearch Areas
Gut Motility
Gary Mawe is elucidating molecular pathways involved in disorders of gut motility, such as inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
Treatment Responses and Outcomes
Joseph Frasca, M.D. is mining a large inflammatory bowel disease database to examine the impact of patient-related factors on treatment response and outcomes.
Esophageal Disorders
Doris Strader, M.D. is investigating esophageal motility disorders
Colon Cancer
Eric Ganguly, M.D. is studying biological and endoscopic determinants of interval colon cancer following colonoscopy.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Steven Lidofsky, M.D., Ph.D. is examining geographical disparities in management of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Pancreatic Cancer
Richard Zubarik, M.D. is investigating the utility of biomarkers for pancreatic cancer screening and surveillance in high-risk patients and is also spearheading the development of innovative technologies for endoscopic intervention.