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Visceral: Podcast Episode – The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Your Health (episode 1)

Visceral: Podcast Episode – The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Your Health (episode 1)

by GI Research Foundation | Nov 22, 2022 | Resources for Patients

Visceral: Episode 1 The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Your Health With Eugene Chang, MD, Martin Boyer Professor of Medicine, the University of Chicago Medicine In this episode, we interview Dr. Eugene Chang, a national and renowned physician-scientist from the...
Celebrities and Pro-Athletes Swing into A Winning All-Star Challenge!

Celebrities and Pro-Athletes Swing into A Winning All-Star Challenge!

by GI Research Foundation | Sep 30, 2022 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

On Monday, August 29th the GI Research Foundation hosted the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge—On the Greens at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood. Pro-athletes – including Chicago greats Ozzie Guillen, Chris Chelios, Willie Gault and more – joined foursomes to...
A Triumphant Return: GIRF Champions for a Cure Ball

A Triumphant Return: GIRF Champions for a Cure Ball

by GI Research Foundation | Jul 25, 2022 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the GI Research Foundation Champions for a Cure Ball celebrated the courageous patients and devoted physician-scientists fighting to prevent, treat, and cure digestive diseases. Held at The Geraghty, a chic event space in Pilsen, the event...
Associates Board Annual Cocktail Party: COVID FAQs

Associates Board Annual Cocktail Party: COVID FAQs

by GI Research Foundation | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Will the GI Research Foundation have safety measures in place? The GI Research Foundation will meet all event-related requirements of the CDC and Chicago Department of Public Health. As of July 2022, the City of Chicago is at medium risk for COVID-19. The Atlantic...
Honoring a living legend: David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Award Recipient

Honoring a living legend: David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Award Recipient

by GI Research Foundation | May 17, 2022 | Newsletter

On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, the GI Research Foundation will host their Champions for a Cure Ball at the Geraghty in Chicago. The 61st Anniversary Ball will return in person for an evening of glamour featuring cocktails, a strolling dinner, music, and much-needed time...
Honoring a living legend: David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Award Recipient

Honor a living legend: David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Award Recipient

by GI Research Foundation | Apr 14, 2022 | Newsletter

On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, the GI Research Foundation will host their Champions for a Cure Ball at the Geraghty in Chicago. The 61st Anniversary Ball will return in person for an evening of glamour featuring cocktails, a strolling dinner, music, and much-needed time...
Save the Date: August 29, 2022! The Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge Go to the Greens—Again!

Save the Date: August 29, 2022! The Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge Go to the Greens—Again!

by GI Research Foundation | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized

Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 29th, the Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge returns to the Bryn Mawr Country Club, in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Last year, the LAP All-Star Challenge, traditionally a charity softball game, transitioned to a golf tournament...
GIRF In the News: Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Featuring David T. Rubin, MD

GIRF In the News: Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Featuring David T. Rubin, MD

by GI Research Foundation | Jan 17, 2022 | GIRF in the News

On January 14, 2022, David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine, Co-Director of the UChicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center and GIRF Lead Scientific Advisor, shared insights on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on healthcare...
Moving the Needle: Forward, to the Future!

Moving the Needle: Forward, to the Future!

by GI Research Foundation | Dec 17, 2021 | GIRF Event, Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine

On Thursday, December 2nd, more than one hundred GIRF supporters joined the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center online for the second presentation of Moving the Needle: An Update on GIRF’s Impact. Eight esteemed physician scientists shared latest...
Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens: Victory Lap!

Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens: Victory Lap!

by GI Research Foundation | Oct 11, 2021 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

On Monday, September 27th, nearly 200 patients, doctors, friends, and celebrity athletes joined the GI Research Foundation for the inaugural Larry A. Pogofsky All-Star Challenge – On the Greens at Bryn Mawr Country Club in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The charity golf...
Associates Board Awards $37,575 for GI Research to Future Field Leaders

Associates Board Awards $37,575 for GI Research to Future Field Leaders

by GI Research Foundation | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

On August 10, 2021, the GI Research Foundation Associates Board announced its award of $37,575 to fund four innovative research projects at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center (DDC). The 2021 Associates Board Grants cohort includes third-year...
Partners in Science Award Recipients: Sy and Nancy Taxman

Partners in Science Award Recipients: Sy and Nancy Taxman

by GI Research Foundation | Apr 8, 2021 | GIRF Event, Newsletter

Please join us on Saturday, May 1st, at 6 PM CT, for the GI Research Foundation Diamond Anniversary Ball. This milestone event celebrates 60 brilliant years and honors Sy and Nancy Taxman with the first-ever Partners in Science Award. Upon receiving exceptional and...
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