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HIV / AIDS - Nutrition and Gastrointestinal

 The Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition encourages research into the characterization of intestinal injury, mechanisms of maldigestion, and intestinal mucosal functions, as well as hepatic and biliary dysfunction in patients with AIDS or in appropriate animal models. In addition, studies are supported on the mechanisms of nutrient malabsorption, deficiencies of various micronutrients, nutritional management of the wasting syndrome, and other aspects of malnutrition related to AIDS.

For further information, contact Dr. Frank Hamilton, M.P.H., DDDN, Gastrointestinal Mucosa and Immunology Program Director.

 

NIH Divison of Nutrition Research Coordination (DNRC)

DNRC coordinates nutrition research and research training across The NIH and the Federal Government, and maintains the Human Nutrition Research Information Management database, the Nutrition Calendar and education materials.

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NIDDK Staff

  • Dr. Mary Evans,
    Director, Special Projects in Nutrition, Obesity, and Digestive Diseases
  • Dr. Jay Everhart, Director of the Epidemiology and Data Systems Branch
  • Dr. Frank Hamilton, Gastrointestinal Mucosa and Immunology Program Director.
  • Dr. Stephen James, Director, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
  • Dr. Robert Karp, Director of the Genetics and Genomics Programs in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
  • Dr. Michael May, Director, Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrinology Program
  • Dr.Carolyn Miles, Director; Clinical Obesity and Nutrition Program
  • Dr. Judith Podskalny, Director, Research Fellowship & Career Development Program and Digestive Disease Centers Program
  • Dr. Patricia Robuck, Program Director for Clinical Trials in Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
  • Dr. Corinne Silva, Director, Intracellular and Intrauterine Signaling Programs

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