Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Robotic Procedure Creates Functional Ureter from Small Bowel
Tailored anastomotic intervention saves kidney of patient with bladder exstrophy.
Expertise in Inflammation-induced Malignancies
Richard Peek, Jr., M.D., director of the Division of Gastroenterology highlights breaking discoveries in gastric cancer and IBD research – from basic science to interventional trials.
Genetic Variation in GLP1R Influences Glucose Excursion
Research reveals specific variant that alters response to antidiabetic drug.
Familial Autonomic Ganglionopathy – A New Genetic Disease
Team identifies gene variants causing a disabling form of generalized autonomic failure.
Dual Imaging of Colonic Tissue and Gut Microbes
New broadly applicable reagent enables multiplex imaging of human cells and associated microbes.
Navigating Today’s IBD Management Maze
Options expand for patients with these varied and complex disorders.
Focused Support for Young Adult Cancer Patients
Supportive services, integrated with research, address all aspects of the cancer journey.
Achieving Mastery in Complex Colorectal Procedures
Vanderbilt adds a new fellowship focusing on innovative procedures and rare diseases.
Population-based Study Connects Diet and Gut Flora
Prospective, longitudinal data from a population-based study offer insights on flora diversity and species.
New Insights into Gut Microbiome and IBD
Series of studies link probiotic protein to beneficial outcomes.
A Suite of Diagnostic Tools for EGIDs
Research puts innovative focus on earlier, more tolerable interventions.