The standard general definition for pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience that’s associated with actual or perceived damage to the body. Pain is the dominant symptom experienced by patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), so it’s no wonder people want to learn more about managing pain. 3 out of 4 people with IBS […]
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What is an anal fistula? A fistula is an abnormal connection or tunnel between two organs or two tissue surfaces. An anal fistula is known medically as “fistula-in-ano” and is sometimes also referred to as perianal fistula. Perianal refers to the area of the body surrounding the anus, and particularly the skin in that area. […]
Award for Junior Investigator in Clinical Science Dr. Van Oudenhove is Professor, Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders, KU Leuven Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Leuven in Belgium. His research covers different areas related to motility and functional GI disorders. These include better understanding of the complex gut-brain interactions and their role […]
Understanding the role gut bacteria may play in GI function Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are common. However, understanding of the underlying causes for symptoms are not yet clear. Recently researchers have been studying the role of normal intestinal bacteria (also called intestinal microbiota) in maintaining healthy and normal GI […]
These IFFGD research awards were 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 […]
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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 […]
2013 IFFGD Research Award Recipient Jan Tack, MD, PhD This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2013 Research Award winner Dr. Jan Tack. Dr. Tack is a gastroenterologist who studied at the University of Leuven in Belgium. His studies focused heavily on esophageal motility disorders and achalasia. Dr. Tack’s research interests include […]
2013 IFFGD Research Award Recipient Dr. Niranga Manjuri Daranarayana, MD This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2013 Research Award Winner Dr. Niranga Manjuri Daranarayana. Dr. Daranarayana is the Head of the Department of Physiology at the University of Kelaniya. Her research focuses on Gi disorders, specifically ones that cause abdominal […]
2009 IFFGD Research Award Recipient Martin Storr, MD, PhD This episode is hosted by IFFGD’s Hayley McCorkle and features our 2009 Research Award Winner Dr. Martin Storr. Dr. Martin Storr is a Gastroenterology professor at the University of Munich in Germany and has a private practice with a small local hospital. Since his transition to […]
Shaman Rajindrajith, MBBS, MD, MRCPCH University of Kelaniya, Ragama, Sri Lanka Dr. Rajindrajith is the 2011 recipient of the IFFGD Research Award for Junior Investigator – Pediatrics. His research aims for a better understanding of functional gastrointestinal and motility diseases in children, particularly in the developing world, including gastrointestinal motility in children with abdominal pain […]