by GI Research Foundation | Mar 13, 2025 | Competitive Grant Awards, GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
Announcing $500K+ In New Research Grants:Sowing “Seeds” of Hope for Patients with Digestive Diseases Investing “seed” funding in novel research projects can reap significant rewards. It is the core of the GI Research Foundation’s mission. The 2025 Annual Grant Cycle...
by GI Research Foundation | Oct 24, 2024 | Newsletter, Resources for Patients
Visceral: Episode 12Bowel Frequency: How Often Should You Really Go? The GI Research Foundation produce this podcast with sponsorships from AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center. In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jeffrey Nathanson, partner and...
by GI Research Foundation | Aug 15, 2024 | Newsletter, Resources for Patients
Visceral: Episode 11Seeing Clearly: Intestinal Ultrasound in Crohn’s & Colitis Care The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Noa Krugliak Cleveland,...
by GI Research Foundation | May 29, 2024 | GIRF in the News, University of Chicago Medicine
A Pioneer Paved the Way On Friday, May 24, The U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 8542 calling on Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner, in recognition of his service to the United States during World War II and his...
by GI Research Foundation | Jul 24, 2024 | Digestible: Bite-Sized Science, Newsletter, Research and Discovery, Resources for Patients, University of Chicago Medicine
Issue 02 From David T. Rubin, MD “I am excited to introduce my colleague and co-investigator, Ashley Sidebottom, PhD, Metabolomics Platform Director of the Duchossois Family Institute at The University of Chicago. Dr. Sidebottom researches metabolites, small molecules...
by GI Research Foundation | Jun 19, 2024 | Newsletter, Resources for Patients
Visceral: Episode 10Voices of Resilience: IBD Patients Share Their Journeys The GI Research Foundation was able to produce this podcast with sponsorships from AbbVie and Metro Infusion Center. In this compelling episode, host Anna Gomberg brings together four...
by GI Research Foundation | Nov 21, 2023 | GIRF in the News, GIRF Profiles
Taxman to receive Joseph B. Kirsner Award from the GI Research Foundation Leader in Chicago real estate to be honored for his efforts as a ‘good friend, a powerful advocate, and a keen professional.’ CHICAGO, November 20, 2023 (giresearchfundation.com) – Seymour...
by GI Research Foundation | May 9, 2024 | GIRF Event, GIRF in the News, GIRF Profiles
GI Research Foundation Details 2024 Annual Ball The event raises more than $1 million annually for digestive disease research. CHICAGO, May 9, 2024 (giresearchfundation.com) – With more than 500 people expected, this year’s GI Research Foundation Annual Ball...
by GI Research Foundation | Apr 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Resources for Patients
Visceral: Episode 9Metabolites in the Midnight Hour: The Gut-Sleep Connection in Crohn’s and Colitis With David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine; and Ashley Sidebottom, PhD, Research Assistant Professor and Platform Director, Host-Microbe...
by GI Research Foundation | Mar 31, 2024 | Digestible: Bite-Sized Science, Newsletter, Research and Discovery, Resources for Patients, University of Chicago Medicine
Issue 01 From David T. Rubin, MD “We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Benjamin McDonald, MD, PhD, one of a team of doctors at the Digestive Diseases Center at UChicago Medicine working to improve patients’ lives. His research and work are changing how we...
by GI Research Foundation | Mar 8, 2024 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
In 2024, the GI Research Foundation Awards $600,000 for Novel Research Projects Led by Investigators at the University of Chicago Millions of people in the United States are suffering from digestive diseases and cancers. Supporting innovative research to...
