GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology Research

The GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology Unit at Indiana University School of Medicine is engaged in clinical, translational, and device research.

Translational Research

Translational research is focused on improving health outcomes by applying biological sciences and clinical trial techniques to critical health care issues. This research takes place on several fronts. Researchers are working to map the stomach’s neural circuitry for electrical stimulation, using non-invasive vagal nerve testing to monitor the effects of gastric electrical stimulation, utilizing functional MRI of the brain-stomach to study the brain-gut axis in patients with gastroparesis, and exploring bile acids and microbiome in irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.

Donor Support

Gifts will support initiatives and programs related to GI motility and neurogastroenterology in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

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Clinical Research

This team of investigators conduct safe and efficient research by putting patient needs first. Faculty dedicate time to educating patients on every aspect of research, from insurance coverage to side effects and time commitments.

Gastric electrical stimulation for gastroparesis
Fecal bile acids, fecal short chain fatty acids and the intestinal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
GI neuromuscular pathology in gastroparesis and small bowel dysmotility
Endoscopic Functional Lumen Imaging Probe for the pylorus

View current motility research studies

Device Research

The GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology Unit is conducting collaborative research with industry partners and with the Center of Implantable Devices at the Purdue University School of Biomedical Engineering.

Active Research

The GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology Unit at IU School of Medicine is engaged in clinical, translational, and device research, exploring gastgroparesis, eisinophulic esophagitis, and other critical areas of medicine. This team of investigators within the Department of Medicine collaborates with the Center of Implantable Devices at Purdue University’s School of Biomedical Engineering as well as with Industry.