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.
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

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Get to know our faculty and their research

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
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TNF inhibitors prevent complications in kids with Crohn’s disease, recommended as first-line therapies
Early treatment of pediatric Crohn’s disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the risk of perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease. Michigan Medicine researchers confirmed this finding using prospective data. 
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Potential culprit identified in lingering Crohn’s disease symptoms
A study from University of Michigan researchers may explain why some patients with Crohn’s disease continue to experience symptoms, even in the absence of inflammation.
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Internal Medicine Faculty Named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List
Nine faculty members from the Department of Internal Medicine named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2024 List.
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Stent sensor can warn of blockages in the bile duct
Currently, medical providers monitor biliary stent blockages through blood tests, meaning the problem must be significant enough for the body to notice. A sensor within the stent could enable doctors to recognize that bacterial sludge is accumulating and intervene before the patient begins to fall ill.