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International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Art of GI is inspiring art work created by talented artists to communicate the challenge of living with a chronic illness
These IFFGD research awards are given to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. The awards are intended to encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at advancing the understanding of gastrointestinal disorders in adults and in children. […]
News Article
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Advocating for yourself and others is vitally important to ensuring that legislators learn and understand what is important to their constituents. Every voice makes a difference, and our collective voices will make a significant impact for all those affected by gastrointestinal illness. The materials and videos provided below are designed to help you learn how […]
Award for Basic/Translational Science Investigator Dr. Levinthal serves as Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine and Director of the Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he leads an active research program that spans clinical, translational, and basic […]
Disorder
Nearly everyone experiences unwanted digestive issues now and again. Sometimes these may be minor, other times they may be very disruptive. A number of symptoms that occur together may characterize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or another functional GI disorder. Whether or not digestive symptoms arise from functional GI disorders, there may […]
2020 IFFGD Research Award Winner Christopher Almario, MD This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2020 Research Award Winner Dr. Christopher Almario. Dr. Almario is a gastroenterologist and health services research at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. His dedicates his research to better understanding functional GI disorders. Dr. Christopher Almario’s research […]
Until 2016, the Digestive Health Matters magazine was the official publication of IFFGD. This magazine has provided a wide range of information on recognizing, diagnosing, treating, and living with chronic functional GI and motility disorders. Articles were contributed at our request by leading authorities in the field of digestive health from around the world. The […]
Testimony
The following written comments were submitted by IFFGD president, Ceciel T. Rooker, to the US Social Security Administration (SSA) in response to Docket No. SSA-2018-0017 calling for public comments regarding the “Consideration of Pain in the Disability Determination Process.” On behalf of the millions of Americans living with a chronic, and often painful, gastrointestinal (GI) […]
Testimony
Nancy J. Norton, President and Founder of IFFGD presented the following testimony regarding Fiscal Year 2005 Funding for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders Research to the House Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education and Related Agencies in 2004: Chairman Regula and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present […]
Testimony
The following written comments were submitted to the Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration by IFFGD President, Ceciel T. Rooker, in response to Docket No. FDA-2019-N-0077 on April 30, 2019. SUMMARY On behalf of the millions of Americans living with a rare gastrointestinal (GI) illness, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) thanks […]
Testimony
The following comments were submitted by IFFGD President, Ceciel T. Rooker, to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in regards to Docket No. HHS-OS-2018-0027, “Request for Public Comments on the Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Draft Report on Pain Managementn Best Practices: Updates, Gaps, Inconsistencies, and Recommendations.” On behalf of […]
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