Gastroenterology & Hepatology Research

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Innovative Research

Our physician scientists and clinical investigators are leading the way in enhancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatology diseases through their research.

Our Research

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a long tradition of excellence and national leadership in basic science and clinical research and is consistently among the top divisions funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Continuing in this tradition, our division conducts cutting-edge investigations into the molecular, cellular, and physiological conditions of normal and disease states of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas, and state-of-the-art clinical research ranging from hepatitis C to Wilson Disease. 

Advanced training and collaborative research involving faculty, fellows, medical students, and graduate students enhance our research endeavors to discover cures and improve clinical outcomes.
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Clinical & Research Programs

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is home to multiple nationally-recognized clinical and research programs.

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GI & Hepatology Research

Learn more about the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology research.

Get to know our faculty and their research
Faculty Research Websites Gut Talk – Healio Gastroenterology

Gut Talk, on Healio Gastroenterology, is a podcast hosted by Dr. Sameer Berry and Dr. William Chey that explores the impact of health policy, technology, practice management, and research on the field of gastroenterology. Listen to the podcast.

T32 Training Programs

Our three-year GI Fellowship Training Program prepares fellows for careers in academic medicine and is separated into three tracks, including two NIH-funded tracks:

  1. NIH-funded T32 Clinical Research track (“Gastroenterology/Research-Outcomes” – NRMP Program Code 1293144F2)
  2. NIH-funded T32 Basic/Translational Research track (“Gastroenterology/Basic Science Research” – NRMP Program Code 1293144F1)

Learn more about the GI fellowship

Featured News & Stories

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Enzyme supplement improves IBS symptoms for most in new study

A FODMAP-targeted enzyme blend led to irritable bowel syndrome symptom improvement for most patients after four weeks
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Akbar K. Waljee, MD, MSc, appointed Associate Dean of Global Health Research

The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Akbar K. Waljee, M.D., M.Sc., as associate dean of global health research, effective Oct. 1. In his new role, Waljee will report to the dean and will be responsible for leading and coordinating international research efforts in the Medical School Office of Research.
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Exceptional response to immunotherapy gives patient with liver cancer more milestones to celebrate

U-M Health Rogel Cancer Center used single-dose immunotherapy and transplant oncology to treat advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in a 69-year-old patient.
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Liver cancer can be preventable. Do you know the treatable risk factors?

Learn about the risks of chronic liver disease, the treatable liver disease factors and how rates of liver cancer have increased.
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Engineered nanoparticles sensitize gliomas to radiotherapy

University of Michigan researchers discovered a new pathway that sensitizes mIDH1 gliomas to radiation in human and mouse mIDH1 glioma cells and mouse models, paving the way for phase 1 clinical trials in humans
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Identifying avoidant, restrictive food intake disorder in gastroenterology patients

New research from Michigan Medicine gastroenterologists attempts to better calibrate the Nine-Item ARFID Screen for patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction.