Gastroenterology and Digestive Health Research

Gastroenterology explores the digestive system, an intricate network of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and supporting overall health. Although digestion is a routine part of daily life, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract can have profound effects on wellbeing and are a major focus of modern medical research. Here we bring together notable studies from across Kudos examining digestive diseases, gut health, and advances in gastroenterology practice.

Topics include: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, liver diseases including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatitis, pancreatitis, colorectal cancer, the gut microbiome, and developments in endoscopy and gastrointestinal diagnostics.