Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology

09/22/2025

📢 Mayo Clinic researchers are looking for individuals ages 18-75 with moderate to severe Ulcerative Colitis to participate in a research study. 📢

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the experimental drug, GS-1427, and to find out if the study drug is safe and works to treat UC.

Participation will include:
ECG
Chest-Xray
Endoscopy with biopsy
Blood, Urine, and Stool samples
Physical exam
Visits to the clinic
Questionnaires
Taking study medication GS-1427.

You will be compensated for your time spent in this study!

For more information, please visit https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/cls-20549660 or contact the IBD Research Study Team at 507-293-3940 or IBDRESEARCH@mayo.edu

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09/18/2025

A massive congratulations to Dr. Vege!

This week, Dr. Vege has traveled to Australia to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the International Association of Pancreatology. This award is known as the highest award given to a clinician within the field of Pancreatic Diseases.

The recipient of this award is decided amongst the several pancreatic associations across the world including, but not limited to Europe, Japan, Korea, Australia, America, and Latin America. The Executive Council has unanimously selected Dr. Vege!

We are honored to work with Dr. Vege daily, and are overjoyed at this amazing achievement, Congratulations Dr. Vege!

09/12/2025

Are 18-80 years old? ✅

Have you had Crohn’s Disease (CD) for at least 3 months, and currently have moderately to severely active CD? ✅

You may qualify to take part in the ARES-CD clinical research study! 🔬

To learn more; follow the link below, or contact us at IBDRESEARCH@mayo.edu or (507) 266-4728.

Https://www.mayo.edu/research/clinical-trials/cls-20582512

09/09/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Urquhart, the Rising Star Medical Professional through the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation! Her hard work, passion, and determination in IBD is laying excellent groundwork, and making a difference in the lives of those affected by !

08/26/2025

⭐Who: Cassidy Draeger

📍Where: Gonda Subway Level

💙Why: BOLD. FORWARD. UNBOUND.

Cassidy exemplifies Mayo Clinic’s Primary Value: The Needs of the Patient Come First. On a daily basis you can find her advocating for each and every patient that sets foot in the GI Department. We are continually amazed by her excellence, integrity and respect that emanates from each interaction. Not to mention the JOY that she brings to this community!

And now Mayo Clinic is using her voice to help tell the story of transformation from a uniquely Mayo staff point of view. Answering the question: In what ways do you see Mayo's primary value — that the needs of the patient come first — being supported by Mayo Clinic transformation? Cassidy’s answer was chosen to be showcased in the Subway level of the Gonda Building. Take the opportunity to check out her response along with the other employees that were featured!

08/24/2025

Team Building at its mini-est!

Today the GI division met up to compete for the best mini golf team! Many teams tried to scope out the way to the top, but ultimately one reigned supreme - the Un-FORE-Gettables!

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to our GI Wellbeing Committee for putting together a fun filled afternoon!

08/22/2025

Our very own Dr. Andres Acosta spearheaded a new study on assessing calories to satiation (CTS) and integrated a machine-learning genetic risk score (CTSGRS) to predict CTS and treatment outcomes for individuals with obesity.

This study dives into identifying High CTS or CTSGRS individuals who responded better to phentermine-topiramate, and low CTS or CTSGRS predicted greater weight loss with liraglutide, paving the way for personalized obesity therapies.

Dive in deeper through the article below!

https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(25)00264-5

08/15/2025

We are closing in on our 2026 Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond Course!

Registration is still open!

Have you been thinking about it? Sign up now! Are you a Student, Resident, or Fellow looking to submit an abstract to be presented? Sign up now! Don't miss this great event, both in person and virtually!

January 16 - 17, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Phoenix, Arizona This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options Featuring exciting and promising innovations across a spectrum ranging from endoscopy techniques and devices to digital applications and artificial intelligence (AI)...

08/06/2025

Taking your GI boards soon?

Join us for four days of comprehensive review at Mayo Clinic’s GI & Hepatology Board Review 2025, Sept. 4-7 in Chicago and via livestream. Attendees get study materials and access to board review recordings until the spring exam!

Registration and full program schedule found here ⬇️

September 4 - 7, 2025 - Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel - Chicago, Illinois This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options The Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review is a high-yield program designed to prepare candidates for the American Board of Internal M...

07/29/2025

35 years ago, Rochester Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology was named #1 in specialty Gastroenterology care. Today, we are proud to be #1 again, for the 35th year in a row! We could not be #1 without the dedication and excellence from our staff, nor without the support from our patients.

From our research teams, in patient and outpatient nursing groups, providers, support staff, and our colleagues in GI surgery, (also ranked #1) you help us put the needs of our patients first. Thank you for this recognition from U.S. News & World Report, we look forward to furthering care options for all patients who come with questions and leave with answers.

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07/17/2025

"I really believe that the life we lead today is due to the advances of science and industry in decades previous to the present. The science we are pursuing now will define our future, so we should be curious"

Dr. Harmeet Malhi had recently been nominated and inducted into the American Academy of the Advancement of Sciences as an Honorary Fellow! This distinguished honor is few and far between, and we are very humbled to work alongside this now recognized scientist. Dr. Malhi was recently interviewed by Dr. Kisiel on this great accomplishment, please enjoy the video interview below to support our wonderful provider!

https://youtu.be/XlSGTzTDsG4?si=9Y858tWN1hXDiKva

07/16/2025

Mayo Clinic GIH is currently accepting applications for our 1-year Advanced Gastroenterology Neoplasia Fellowship in Minnesota starting July 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to apply!

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/gastroenterology-and-hepatology-neoplasia-fellowship-minnesota/