Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Research Projects

Our research encompasses single-cell and spatial ‘omics,’ computer vision (e.g. deep learning and AI-driven modeling) and systems biology.

Our scientists are gaining novel insights into the complex interactions between nutritional, microbial, and intrinsic factors that influence gastrointestinal function during development, health, tissue injury-repair, and inflammatory diseases.

The Interventional Endoscopy team investigates the safety and efficacy of established and novel advanced and interventional endoscopy procedures in children.

Our scientists are using cutting edge technologies and experimental model systems such as zebrafish, mouse and human tissue as well as organoids to discover the complex genetic and cellular interactions involved in normal liver development, liver disease pathogenesis and liver transplant rejection.

Our Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center combines cutting edge technology and state of the art multidisciplinary care.

Our team investigates the epidemiology, natural history, and pathogenesis of MASLD in children to improve diagnosis with novel non-invasive biomarkers and imaging modalities and to develop better treatments and prevention strategies.

The Pancreas Research team covers a wide range of pancreatic disorders such as pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors and cancer, and diabetes.