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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 Silver Hannon | 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...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Weeknight Ramp and Wonton Soup

by Anna Gomberg | May 9, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes, Uncategorized

Spring may be right around the corner, but it may not always feel like it. This recipe elevates an easy weeknight soup to a seasonal favorite featuring one of the earliest spring vegetables: ramps.   Foraged or found at farmers’ markets, ramps (also known as wild...
Patient Story: Prof. Kelli Morgan McHugh, Opera Singer and Professor

Patient Story: Prof. Kelli Morgan McHugh, Opera Singer and Professor

by Anna Gomberg | May 9, 2022 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine

Kelli Morgan McHugh is an operatic soprano, an Associate Professor of Instruction in Music Theatre, and vocal coordinator for the Music Theatre Certificate Program at Northwestern University. Growing up in Acworth, Georgia, Prof. McHugh was the first person in her...
2022 Ball Honoree: Ira Hanan, MD, Reflections on a Lifetime of Service

2022 Ball Honoree: Ira Hanan, MD, Reflections on a Lifetime of Service

by Anna Gomberg | May 9, 2022 | Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine

Ira Hanan, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medicine Digestive Diseases Center, will retire in June 2022, after more than 35 years of service. GIRF will honor his outstanding contributions to the field of gastroenterology at its annual ball on...
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 Silver Hannon | 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...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Apricots

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Almonds and Apricots

by Anna Gomberg | Apr 14, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

Spring celebrations call for beautiful meals featuring bright colors and flavors of the season. Holiday meals must also accommodate the dietary preferences and restrictions of many participants, and so it can be helpful to rely on customizable recipes with a few...
GIRF Spotlight: Associates Board President, Jordan Hirsch

GIRF Spotlight: Associates Board President, Jordan Hirsch

by Anna Gomberg | Apr 14, 2022 | GIRF Profiles, Newsletter

For Jordan Hirsch, current president of the GI Research Foundation Associates Board, his connection to the organization’s mission couldn’t be more personal. “In 2016, I was studying civil engineering at Marquette, in Milwaukee,” says Hirsch. “Then, I developed stomach...
The Importance of Good Ostomy Care, featuring Janice Colwell, Advanced Practice Nurse , Ostomy Clinic Director, The University of Chicago Medicine

The Importance of Good Ostomy Care, featuring Janice Colwell, Advanced Practice Nurse , Ostomy Clinic Director, The University of Chicago Medicine

by Anna Gomberg | Apr 14, 2022 | Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine

Life with an ostomy is often a net-positive change for patients who have endured months or years of bowel dysfunction, or who are at risk for life-threatening diseases like colon cancer. But creating an ostomy requires major changes to a patient’s body, and can cause...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes

by Anna Gomberg | Mar 3, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

While many of us spend March waiting patiently for warm weather, farmer’s markets, and new spring flavors, don’t forget you can still find many unique and delicious fruits and vegetables available on the grocery shelves. This recipe features Okinawa or purple sweet...
Webinars Discuss New Treatment Options and Mental Health and IBD with David T. Rubin, MD and Alyse Bedell, PhD

Webinars Discuss New Treatment Options and Mental Health and IBD with David T. Rubin, MD and Alyse Bedell, PhD

by Anna Gomberg | Mar 3, 2022 | Newsletter, Research and Discovery, University of Chicago Medicine

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, Alyse Bedell, PhD, and David T. Rubin, MD, provided new insights and answered questions for patients living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in a webinar co-sponsored by the GI Research Foundation. Both presentations are now...
Gut-Healthy Recipe: Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Winter Squash

Gut-Healthy Recipe: Gnocchi with Caramelized Onions and Winter Squash

by Anna Gomberg | Feb 7, 2022 | Newsletter, Recipes

Every culture has its own version of a dumpling; pasta and delicious filling take many forms. Gnocchi, a popular Italian pasta style, makes use of leftover mashed potatoes for a light and filling dough, perfect for cozy winter meals. Caramelization is the chemical...
Patient Profile: Shelly Miller “It’s important for me to give back wherever I can.”

Patient Profile: Shelly Miller “It’s important for me to give back wherever I can.”

by Anna Gomberg | Feb 7, 2022 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, University of Chicago Medicine

In 1995, at age 40, Shelly Miller had had rough six months and a series of health setbacks, including an arterial blockage, diabetes diagnosis, and intestinal bleeding. The bleeding quickly led to her diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, and Miller began treatment. When...
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