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.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Gastrointestinal (GI) Motility Research
About Our Research Center
The Center for IBS & GI Motility at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is focused on advancing knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of functional gastrointestinal (FGID) and motility disorders. The Center works closely with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition and the Digestive Disease Center at BIDMC to offer world-class care to patients with gastrointestinal and motility disorders. In addition to conducting evidence-based research studies looking at the biological causes and psychosocial components of FGIDs and motility disorders, the Center is committed to investigating new treatments including pharmacological, complementary/alternative, and lifestyle-based interventions.
BIDMC Institute for Gut-Brain Research
At the BIDMC Institute for Gut-Brain Research, we have one goal guiding our work: helping our patients. Our research group consists of a highly motivated group of scientists with expertise in enteric neuroscience, gastroenterology, psychology, epidemiology, biostatistics and clinical trials. We are committed to ensuring that one day, no patient is made to feel that their symptoms are “all in their heads.” Over the years, our studies have helped transform the way we think about the enteric nervous system and treat diseases like irritable bowel syndrome.
