International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders
In recognition of the importance of research in shaping the future of the treatment and care of chronic digestive disorders, IFFGD was pleased to honor four young investigators as recipients of the 2018 IFFGD Research Recognition Awards. The awards support and encourage the participation of clinicians and scientists in multidisciplinary efforts aimed at providing a better […]
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. […]
Disorders of the Small Bowel Presented by Lucinda Harris, MS, MD Dr. Lucy Harris Watch presentation here Presentation Overview Motility Disorders of the Small Bowel What is the small bowel? To understand small-bowel motility disorders it is important to understand what the small intestine is and what it does. The small bowel also known as […]
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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. […]
570 GAVE Watermelon Stomach Understanding This Syndrome And Treatment Options
By: Bruce D. Naliboff, PhD David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Naliboff is the recipient of the 2007 IFFGD Research Award for Senior Investigator – Clinical Science. Dr. Naliboff is an innovator in human experimental studies of pain mechanisms, including his current work on visceral sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). […]
By: Klaus Bielefeldt, MD, PhD, George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center and Division of Gastroenterology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Bielefeldt is the recipient of the IFFGD 2003 Research Award to Junior Investigator, Basic Science. Dr. Bielefeldt’s clinical interests are with functional diseases of the esophagus. Scientifically, he has used his training […]
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 […]
Award for Clinical Science Investigator Dr. Christopher Almario’s research is focused on developing and validating innovative, scalable, evidence-based technologies that support patients and clinicians in making shared decisions that improve health and reduce costs. He has also conducted a number of studies that deepen our understanding of the epidemiology and impact of functional gastrointestinal disorders […]
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 […]
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 […]