Brian Gulbransen

Electrogastrography (EGG) non-invasively evaluates gastric motility but is widely viewed as lacking clinical utility…

Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons for doctors visits, and presents in numerous GI diseases. Unfortunately the current treatment options targeting sensory neurons to reduce pain have limited efficacy or unwanted side effects, and this is especially true for visceral pain…

This session will focus on intercellular signaling mechanisms between neurons and non-neuronal cells that control gut motor functions…

SOCIETY: AGA

BACKGROUND: Perianal fistulae are highly morbid complications of Crohn’s disease (CD) with a cumulative incidence of 20-25%; despite demonstrated efficacy of infliximab treatment, estimates of complete resolution are only 20-30%. Ultimately, 20% of patients will require proctectomy…

This session will focus on intercellular signaling mechanisms between neurons and non-neuronal cells that control gut motor functions…

Experiencing acute gut inflammation causes long lasting changes in gut functions due to neuroplasticity induced in neural circuits controlling gut functions…