Advanced Endoscopy Research

Endoscopic Technology Research

BIDMC's Center for Endoscopic Innovation (CEI) is a leader in local, national, and international research trials investigating new endoscopic technologies. Current areas of active investigation include:

  • Quality and safety in endoscopy and GI anesthesia
  • Artificial intelligence applications for GI endoscopy
  • Cryoablation techniques for eradication of Barrett's esophagus
  • Use of lumen-apposing metal stents for pancreatic drainage and necrosectomy
  • Novel treatments for GERD
  • Fine needle biopsy techniques for pancreatic cancer and cysts to grow 'organoids' for discovery and validation of personalized chemotherapuetic approaches
  • Developmental research in advanced resection and third space endoscopy

Publications

Our researchers have authored more than 300 studies and papers over the past decade.

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Meet the Research Team

Tyler Berzin, MD Director, Center for Advanced Endoscopy Berzin Lab
Iman Boston, MD Associate Program Director, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Douglas Pleskow, MD Emeritus Clinical Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Pleskow Lab

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, part of the Department of Medicine, offers world-class patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.