Our division actively publishes in basic, translational and clinical research realms. All fellows in our program are required to complete two years of research.

There are numerous opportunities for basic science lab research in any field of interest across all subspecialties including within our own division. Translational and basic sciences research within our division includes the work of Dr. Aliye Uc, involving mechanisms of pancreatic damage in cystic fibrosis using a porcine model, understanding etiology of acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis in children (spearheading a multicenter study including 13 other pediatric gastroenterology centers in US and Canada) and the role of heme oxygenase in gut inflammation and oxidative stress. Dr. Warren Bishop and Dr. Riad Rahhal are active in clinical research in the field of constipation, enteral nutritional devices and placement techniques.

Fellows also have the opportunity to find research mentors outside the division. Previous fellows have had mentors in Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatology, Immunology, Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hematology divisions.