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The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Saint 浪花直播 University School of Medicine, is deeply invested in pioneering research.

Our team鈥檚 dedication and expertise have been acknowledged through numerous national and international awards, further solidifying our reputation as a leading institution in pediatric gastrointestinal research and treatment. These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.

Active Divisional Extramural 浪花直播 Support

The division has a very active research program with significant extramural support. The following are active grants: 

  • National Institute of Health R01
  • National Institute of Health R21
  • National Institute of Health P01
  • National Institute of Health U01
  • Industry and Foundation Partners

National Eminence

  • Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) research committee
  • North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Nutrition, Motility, Integrative Medicine Committee
  • American Liver Foundation (ALF) chapter chair
  • Membership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CF Foundation), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
  • American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) president

Multiple Patents/Technology Transfer U.S. Patent 

  • U.S. Patent No. 6,403,646
  • U.S. Provisional Serial No. 63/413,988
  • U.S. Provisional Serial No. 63/136,165
  • U.S. Provisional Serial No. 63/603,995

National and International Awards

  • 2023 Grand and John B. Watkins Award for Excellence in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, NASPGHAN
  • 2023 Transplant Visionaries Challenge Award, Cutting Edge of Transplantation, American Society of Transplantation 2023
  • Best of ASPEN, Pediatrics and Neonatal
  • 2021 Gerard Odell Prize for Excellence in Liver 浪花直播, NASPGHAN
  • 2020 International Stanley J Dudrick Award, ASPEN
  • 2019 Naomi Judd Award for Liver Disease 浪花直播
  • 2018 NASPGHAN Nutrition Award
  • 2018 Crohn鈥檚 and Colitis Foundation, Mentoring Leadership Catalyst Award, Missouri Chapter
  • Multiple years: Castle Connolly Top Doctor

World Renowned Nutritional Disorders Center

SLUCare gastroenterologists at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children鈥檚 Hospital are known internationally for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood nutritional disorders. The hospital is one of only a select few NIH-funded childhood nutrition centers in the United States.

A multidisciplinary team comprising of gastroenterologists, surgeons and therapists focuses on bowel lengthening, nutritional management, intestinal rehabilitation and home nutrition services for pediatric patients. Faculty here were the first in the country to begin a clinical trial focused on the identification of new medications to prevent long-term complications of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy in children.