AGA awards $2M+ in funding to 41 researchers — 3 insights

The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation announced its 2018 AGA Research Foundation awardees, bestowing more than $2 million in funding to 41 researchers.

Advertisement

Here’s what you should know.

1. The foundation provides awards annually. AGA Research Foundation Chairman Robert Sandler, MD, said, “Based on the proposals, we are confident that the newest class of awardees will continue to push gastroenterology and hepatology research forward and contribute to the next big discoveries in our field.”

2. The funding also allows recipients to have protected time to continue their research.

3. According to the foundation, its funding has helped launch the careers of several investigators.

For a complete list of winners, click here.

More articles on gastroenterology:
7 things for ASC leaders to know for Thursday — May 24, 2018
Ransomware attacks surge in healthcare; surgical groups & orthopedic partners impersonated — 6 report findings
3 strategies for improving patient safety in ASCs

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Unlocking Structural Heart Capacity: How Leading Programs Use EMR and Data to Improve Patient Flow and Throughput

Wednesday, August 19
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Katie Kennedy, MSN, APRN, NP-C, Community Heart and VascularMisty Theriot, BSN, RN, CPHQ, FACC, Lake Charles Memorial Health SystemKatie Worthington, DNP, RN, Atlantic Health SystemTaryn Shipley, MBA, CSSBB, Lean HealthTech

Advertisement

Next Up in GI & Endoscopy

Advertisement

Comments are closed.