by GI Research Foundation | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this powerful video, three patients living with digestive diseases share their personal journeys—what it’s like to face Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and GI cancer—and how research has led to better treatments, better outcomes, and renewed hope. But their stories...
by GI Research Foundation | Nov 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Behind every medical breakthrough is an idea—and the support to make it real. At the GI Research Foundation, we give bold ideas the early support they need to become real treatments. From Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis to liver disease and GI cancers, we help...
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...
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...
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...
by Anna Gomberg | Jan 12, 2022 | Grateful Patients, Newsletter, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
After enduring the altitude and the rigors of strenuous hiking in Colorado, Adam Rubinberg returned home and knew something wasn’t quite right. An Eagle scout and outdoor enthusiast, Adam was no stranger to multi-day hikes. But upon returning from a five-day hike with...
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...
by Anna Gomberg | Aug 5, 2021 | Newsletter, Recipes, Uncategorized
It’s time for peaches, and these delicious fruits are wonderful eaten fresh or added to sweet and savory recipes for juicy note of seasonal flavor. Summer fruits like peaches should be enjoyed by patients, and are usually tolerated by those with digestive diseases. As...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 9, 2021 | Research and Discovery, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
Some survey-based studies show rates of sexual dysfunction as high as 90% for IBD patients across all stages of the disease. Due to the complexities involved, patients and providers may miss the opportunity to discuss and resolve this important issue. “Many factors...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 9, 2021 | Grateful Patients, Uncategorized, University of Chicago Medicine
In January 2013, Jackie Lopez knew that something was wrong. Just after starting her second semester at the University of Iowa, Jackie began to experience debilitating symptoms of abdominal pain and urgency. Jackie says, “I remember rushing to the bathroom, and...
by Anna Gomberg | Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
