RESEARCH MODULE 
Nerve Gut Research Laboratory
PROJECTS
Mice develop similar microscopic changes in the colon after experimental inflammation to those seen in humans, so we can discover more from this model. We have
In diabetic patients gastric emptying is often delayed following a meal, leading to nausea, impaired nutrition and delayed absorption of orally administered dru
Mechanotransduction is responsible for the senses of touch and pain. In addition mechanosensory information reaches the brain from the viscera. This gives ris
Irritable bowel syndrome has a major impact on quality of life in up to 10% of the western population, through chronic pain and discomfort associated mainly wit
Major, 12 yr old collaborative research program to find new treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Reflux is caused by defective neural control of th
We aim to characterize potential functional and morphological alterations of immune-modulatory cells in patients with functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel synd
Abdominal pain represents one of the most common reasons for primary care visits and consultation with a gastroenterologist. Acute gastrointestinal infections a
