Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the AGA Research Foundation is cultivating the future of the GI community through research grants to young investigators. The work and discoveries of AGA Research Foundation grant recipients will open doors to new treatments and exciting new areas of knowledge.
Through your contributions, you can help to ensure the future of gastroenterology and hepatology research and practice.
Donate today to help us fulfill our vision of fostering the future of young researchers in gastroenterology and hepatology.
2015 Award Recipients
In the 2015 research award cycle, the AGA Research Foundation provided more than $2.3 million in research award support to 69 scientists. We funded five Research Scholar Award (RSA) recipients at $90,000 for 3 years. Outside of the RSAs, the foundation provided several other funding vehicles for individuals ranging from high school students to established investigators.
With your support, we are building a community of researchers whose work serves the greater community and benefits all our patients.
Here are just a few of the researchers the AGA Research Foundation is funding.
Christina A. Twyman-Saint Victor, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
2015 AGA Research Scholar Award Recipient
“I am deeply honored to receive the 2015 AGA Research Scholar Award. I would like to thank the AGA Research Foundation for this award, which will support me as I pursue a career as a physician-scientist and transition to an independent physician-researcher.” – Her research focused on pancreatic cancer, which has a dismal prognosis and is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths by 2020.
Arthur Beyder, M.D., Ph.D.
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
2015 AGA Research Scholar Award Recipient
“I am grateful to the selection committee for recognizing my work and would like to thank the AGA Research Foundation and foundation donors for their generous support. This award will be instrumental for my development as an academic gastroenterologist.” – He will use this research funding to improve our understanding of functional GI disorders, specifically IBS.
Luis Vazquez-Montesino
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Puerto Rico
2015 AGA Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship
“Coming from a small island, opportunities like this are scarce. But, if life here has taught me anything, it is that with hard work, dedication, and passion, incredible things can come about. This experience is an example of that. I am certain that this grant will be a huge stepping-stone for my future career path.” – This award will allow Luis to travel out of state to work with top investigators in the field.
Give back and ensure continued advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of digestive diseases. Support talented researchers in gastroenterology and hepatology like Dr. Christina Twyman-Saint Victor and Dr. Arthur Beyder, and student Luis Vazquez-Montesino through the AGA Research Foundation. Make a tax-deductible donation today at www.gastro.org/donateonline.
