2013 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator in Clinical Science Dr. Tack is currently Head of Clinic in the Department of Gastroenterology, Professor in Internal Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine at the University of Leuven, Belgium. His research lies in the field of neurogastroenterology and motility, and includes diverse […]
Ceciel T. Rooker has led the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) since 2017. With a deep passion for patient advocacy and health equity, she works to bring the voices of those affected by GI disorders into national and global conversations. Under her leadership, IFFGD has expanded its research funding, patient engagement, and policy impact. […]
Nancy J. Norton Nancy Norton is a prominent advocate for the study and treatment of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders. Since 1991, she has worked to present the perspective of patients and their needs to the health care community. On behalf of IFFGD, she organized the biennial International Symposium on Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, a forum […]
Physician Introduction on Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Pediatric Presented by Samuel Nurko, MD, MPH Dr. Samuel Nurko Watch presentation here Presentation Overview There is a very high prevalence of constipation in the pediatric population, with a median range of 8.9% of children being impacted. The quality of life for many children living with constipation […]
Inflammation can be a normal response to injury, or an abnormal response that causes disease. Inflammation can cause symptoms like fever, pain, swelling, and discomfort. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treat inflammation by decreasing the activity of a group of enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX). NSAIDs are often recommended after dental procedures and surgeries. They are commonly […]
Other disorders can have symptoms that may be similar to or overlap with gastrointestinal functional or motility disorders. Several of these are listed below along with links to sites where you can find out more information. Included on this page are other nonprofits that also address functional GI and motility disorders. Birth DefectsBirth defects (problems that […]
Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSiR) is a registered non-profit organization. Established on October 18, 1976, CSiR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, spearheading patient advocacy, and funding medical research regarding all areas of the gastrointestinal tract – from reflux disease, to inflammatory bowel […]
Fundraise for Digestive Health “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead If you or someone you know has a chronic digestive disorder, you are not alone. Millions of people of all ages know the profound effect […]
IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program 📄The 2026 Application window is now closed. Winners will be announced on March 9, 2026 2026 Research Grant 2026 Preceptorship Award 2026 Travel Awards Learn more about IFFGD’s Nancy and Bill Norton Research Program by clicking the buttons below. timeline of all of IFFGD’s previously funded […]
Personal Story
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what it’s like living with this awful and misunderstood disease. I have had GI-related issues and numerous sporadic episodes of being unable to eat due to pain and nausea/vomiting for many […]
Personal Story
Trisha’s Personal Story: My Gastroparesis Story My name is Trisha and I am sharing my personal story to give you an inside look at what it’s like living with this awful and misunderstood disease. I have had GI-related issues and numerous sporadic episodes of being unable to eat due to pain and nausea/vomiting for many […]
Visits to your healthcare provider can be stressful. Using a personal diary or a patient worksheet can help your time spent together more effective. During your healthcare provider visit you will want to know what is wrong, what the healthcare provider can do to treat it, and what you can do to better manage it. […]