GI Research Foundation

12/12/2025

New Podcast Episode: When Sleep and IBD Collide 💤 In this episode, Dr. Emma Levine shares her study on the reciprocal relationship between sleep and inflammation in IBD. Listen now https://mailchi.mp/girf/visceral-episode-16

12/11/2025

When we fund early-stage ideas, we see real results. Your gift helps the GI Research Foundation drive discovery and give patients hope. 💙 Visit girf.org/donate or text girf to 50155 to donate today.

12/04/2025

Save the Date: GI Research Foundation Ball - https://mailchi.mp/girf/save-the-date-2026-ball

11/25/2025

70 million Americans live with digestive diseases. Every day is a reminder we need better treatments.

Your gift to the Emerging Leaders Council of the GI Research Foundation funds researchers making breakthroughs—like Dr. Cambrian Liu, PhD, whose “biological bandage” could change lives. Support young investigators. Help fund life-changing research this year-end.

Text elc2025eoy to 50155 to donate or click girf.org/donate-elc

Support research today. Young investigators funded by the GI Research Foundation are pioneering treatments that can transform lives.

10/22/2025

New Podcast Episode featuring Candace Cham, PhD: Can Fiber Fix Your Gut? 🧬 - https://mailchi.mp/girf/visceral-episode15

Candace Cham, PhD, shares her study on whether a fiber supplement can improve gut health—even while eating a typical Western diet.

09/18/2025

It was a beautiful day on the course, and even more importantly, a
meaningful and successful one. Together, we raised more than $140,000 in support of groundbreaking research!

We are truly grateful for everyone's participation and generosity, which made it all possible.

girf.org

09/16/2025

Part 2 is out! David T. Rubin, MD on IBD Challenges (Part 2) - https://mailchi.mp/girf/visceral-episode14

08/26/2025

💡IBD: Tackling the Top 10 Challenges (Part 1) - http://eepurl.com/jl0Sd6

08/15/2025

New podcast episode dropped! 10 Challenges of IBD (Part 1) featuring David T. Rubin, MD - https://mailchi.mp/girf/visceral-episode13

Visceral: Listen to Your Gut podcast is a deep dive into the latest research updates and treatment options for specific digestive diseases.

07/29/2025

⏰ Early bird pricing ends this Friday — register today to save!
Join us for the Annual Golf Classic featuring PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup legend, “Mr. 59” Chip Beck! Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable day on the course.
https://giresearchfoundation.org/events/golf/

06/18/2025

⛳ Join us for the Annual Golf Classic featuring PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup star, “Mr. 59”, Chip Beck! Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable day on the greens. https://giresearchfoundation.org/events/golf/

05/29/2025

Tee-up to transform lives at the GI Research Foundation's Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 8th at The Glen Club in Glenview. The shamble tournament features a clinic with pro Chip Beck. Early-bird foursome pricing through June 30th. Visit https://giresearchfoundation.org/events/golf/ for more details.

Special thanks to our sponsors: The Rad Family, Arway/Long Grove Confectionery, Belmont Village Senior Living, SCG Asset Management, and Prindable Settlements.