Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health

20/05/2026

Sign up now to participate in the Digestive Health Biobank (DHB)!
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are currently recruiting a range of participants for the DHB as well as for Advanced Diagnostic Pathogen Screening in IBS (ADAPT) and Body Surface Gastric Mapping studies.
Scan the QR code and complete the survey, or visit https://transformingguthealth.org/digestive-health-biobank-how-you-can-help/

01/05/2026

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Congratulations to our CRE researchers who will be sharing their work at DDW this year.
Read our blog to find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/ddw-2026/

27/02/2026

From diagnostic pitfalls to treatment optimisation - learn the clinical approaches that distinguish diabetic from idiopathic gastroparesis and improve patient outcomes. When it comes to gastric motility research in Australia, few names carry more weight than Michael Horowitz.
Join us for
Find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

26/02/2026

The relationship between gastric emptying, symptoms and pathophysiology remains debated. Professor Nicholas J. Talley, AC, MD, PhD will examine what the evidence really tells us - and what it doesn’t.
Find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

25/02/2026

Disorders of gut-brain interaction can profoundly alter eating behaviours - and these patients rarely fit neatly within traditional GI frameworks.
At , Professor Gerald Holtmann be chairing this session with Dr Kerith Duncanson, alongside Dr Ayesha Shah, and Professors Nikhil Thapar and Sharon Carey, examining the multidisciplinary challenges of DGBI-induced altered food intake.
This is an essential discussion for gastroenterologists, dietitians and psychologists working with complex presentations.
Find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

11/02/2026

Coming up soon at HMRI: We are hosting a book launch event to celebrate the new 10th edition Nicholas J. Talley, AC, MD, PhD and O'Connor Clinical Examination and Examination Medicine textbooks.

Event details:
Location: HMRI, Haggarty space
Time and date: 18th of February 12:30-2pm
Refreshments, sandwiches and sweets provided

03/02/2026

The Australasian Masterclass in Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ANMM) will return for its third year, from Friday 13 - Saturday 14 March 2026, at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane QLD.
Read more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

29/01/2026

Our CRE-TGH is starting the new year off with a new article! 📘
Dr Emily Hoedt and Professor Nicholas Talley are featured in Med Volume 7, Issue 1, with “Toward a personalized diet-microbiome strategy in inflammatory bowel disease: Matching donor, diet, and patient”.
Read more about their research into f***l microbiota transplants: https://transformingguthealth.org/new-article-med-5th-anniversary-edition/

05/12/2025

Join us for an informative educational event focused on DGBI-induced Altered Food Intake (DGBI-AFI). This free event is intended to provide clinicians with critical insights into these challenging conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise and improve patient care! Find out more and register: https://transformingguthealth.org/upcoming-event-dgbi-afi/

12/11/2025

Have you signed up for the Digestive Health Biobank yet?
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are currently recruiting participants for the DHB as well as for Advanced Diagnostic Pathogen Screening in IBS (ADAPT) and Body Surface Gastric Mapping studies.
Scan the QR code and complete the survey, or visit https://transformingguthealth.org/participate-in-the-digestive-health-biobank/ for more information.

The Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health researches digestive diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. Read for more.

30/10/2025

Through her commitment to refining research methods and fostering collaboration, Nicole Simm is helping the CRE-TGH build a stronger foundation for the next era of diet-microbiome research.
Find out more on our website: https://transformingguthealth.org/researcher-profile-nicole-simm/