Category: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
NOTES from Japan
In 2016, Dr. Ian Grimm completed a summer sabbatical in Japan, where he studied endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) with master endoscopists at nine major medical centers throughout the country. He has since applied these cutting-edge skills within our growing UNC Advanced and Therapeutic Endoscopy Program.
UNC@DDW 2018 Schedule
UNC@DDW2018 UNC Gastroenterology travels to Washington, DC on June 2nd-5th to give over one hundred and twenty presentations at this year’s Digestive Disease Week (DDW). DDW is the world’s largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery, and showcases the best and most innovative researc … Read more
Research Spotlight: Anne Peery, MD, MSCR
Anne Peery, MD, MSCR Dr. Anne Peery is a gastroenterologist with a research focus on understudied and common gastrointestinal diseases that have a significant impact on quality of life and healthcare costs. She earned her medical degree at the UNC School of Medicine, where she also completed her internship, residency and fellowship training. During fellowship training, she … Read more
Shaheen receives mentor award
Nicholas Shaheen, MD, MPH, has been recognized for mentoring excellence by the American Gastroenterological Association.
Unnecessary Surgeries for Nonmalignant Colorectal Polyps Are On the Rise Despite Less Invasive Options
Dr. Anne Peery was principal investigator for a national study that has confirmed incidences of surgery for nonmalignant colorectal polyps are increasing when there are other options to surgery. She was featured with Dr. Ian Grimm in a WRAL news story, along with a patient who appreciated a less invasive solution.
UNC Gastroenterology 2017 Peer Reviewed Publications
UNC Gastroenterology 2017 Peer Reviewed Publications
Shaheen Receives Mentor Award
Nicholas Shaheen, MD, MPH, has been recognized for mentoring excellence by the American Gastroenterological Association.
Evan Dellon, MD, Wins 2018 Pilot Innovation Award, the Ninth Win For Medicine
The UNC Center for Health Innovation has announced winning teams for the sixth annual Pilot Innovation Awards. Evan Dellon, MD, from the department of medicine’s division of gastroenterology and hepatobiology is principal investigator for a team that will study a treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis. To date, nine winning teams from the department of medicine have received Pilo … Read more
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of bowel lesions
Possible risks must be weighed against the benefits of supplements, a study led by Seth Crockett, MD, MPH, finds.
UNC Study of Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis Among Top 10 Downloaded in APT Journal
An elimination diet resulted in 40% of eosinophilic esophagitis patients achieving a histologic response, which was maintained in 20% after two years of treatment.
New study aims to address the opioid crisis in western North Carolina
Three UNC researchers, two from the department of medicine, are joining forces with investigators at RTI International to devise solutions to address the opioid epidemic and related public health problems in eight counties in North Carolina’s western tip.
Research Highlights: Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Nicholas Shaheen investigates early detection and treatment of esophageal cancer Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH, is the Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His group is currently involved in more than 50 research studies. Dr. Shaheen’s research focuses on the prevention, detection, and treatment of precancerous and cancerous conditions of the esophagus. He is … Read more