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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

By combining basic science, translational and clinical research, research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology hopes to forge new therapies for better patient care.

Physicians in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Penn State participate in numerous national collaborative clinical trials, drug studies and independent research projects. There are several research activities going on in various sections in the Division of Gastroenterology, including IBD, liver, pancreas and biliary and motility.

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Research Leadership

Kofi Clarke, MD, is Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Matthew Coates, MD, PhD, is Director of Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
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Contact the Division

To speak to someone about gastroenterology and hepatology research, call 717-531-5052.