Research Activity
Current Clinical Trials
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology conducts a number of clinical trials in various aspects of digestive and liver diseases. For more information on any of these trials, please contact Cynthia Miller, RN, at 215-955-8108.
Learn more about registered studies by visiting clinicaltrials.gov.
High Impact Science
From Lab to Bedside: Discoveries in the Lab Change Clinical Care
Breakthrough in early detection of liver cancer with simple urine sample and testing.
Hie-Won L. Hann, MD, FAASLD (in collaboration with Dr. Su at Baruch S.Blumberg Institute)
New AXIOS stent effectively and safely used for endoscopic drainage of pancreas, acting as a substitute for surgical therapy.
Ali A. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE ,FACP
Read more about recent discoveries and how you can support our research.
Recent Publications
Core curriculum for peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells in gastrointestinal cancers: A systemic review
Givosiran, a novel treatment for acute hepatic porphyrias
Hepatic lipocalin 2 promotes liver fibrosis and portal hypertension
Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors in 2020
Recent advances in the management of gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Crigler-Najjar Syndrome Type 1: Pathophysiology, Natural History, and Therapeutic Frontier
The impact of risk factors on gastroparesis at an urban medical center
Report on the Short Endoscopic Exocrine Pancreatic Function Test in Children and Young Adults
Effects of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation With Oral Capsules in Obese Patients