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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by GI Research Foundation | Feb 19, 2024 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery
Backed by $5.4 million in grants from the GI Research Foundation, prospective cancer vaccines developed by Elicio Therapeutics show strong T-cell activation in animal trials. And similar vaccines from Elicio are already in human trials. CHICAGO, February 19, 2024, GI...
by GI Research Foundation | Jan 10, 2024 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery
With a $500,000 grant from the GI Research Foundation to Dr. Osman Ahmed, UChicago Medicine will be one of only four hospitals using a new technique to noninvasively treat liver cancer. CHICAGO, January 9, 2024, Newswire – Bubbles make any kid’s day better. Now...
by GI Research Foundation | Dec 5, 2023 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery
A University of Chicago team is exploring how a series of cooking classes, focused on nutrition and making better food choices, impact participants’ gastrointestinal microbiomes and overall health. Supported in part by the GI Research Foundation, they are seeing...
by GI Research Foundation | Oct 6, 2023 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery
CHICAGO, September 6, 2023 (giresearchfundation.com) – The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed, making it one of the most diagnosed cancers in the United States. Over 52,000 Americans will die...
by GI Research Foundation | Sep 28, 2023 | GIRF in the News
CHICAGO, June 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) – The Highland Park-based GI Research Foundation celebrated its 62nd annual ball in honor of the donors, doctors and scientists who have contributed to groundbreaking gastrointestinal research. Dr. Eugene B. Chang received...
by GI Research Foundation | Aug 30, 2023 | GIRF in the News, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine
CHICAGO, August 30, 2023 (WGNTV.com) – A University of Chicago team identified a special type of stem cell that is healing damaged bowel tissue in mice, a discovery that may have direct application to humans with inflammatory bowel disease. These early findings,...
by GI Research Foundation | Jun 27, 2023 | GIRF in the News
CHICAGO, June 27, 2023 (Newswire.com) – The GI Research Foundation today announced that its CA CURE campaign drove the largest grantmaking year in its 60-year history. The campaign advances the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers,...
