Fostering a tradition of excellence in patient care, education and research for more than a century

Our department embraces the latest medical technologies and trains the best and brightest doctors so we can guide medical practice from the bench to the bedside.

At a glance

876

Full-time faculty

$233M

Research funding

$61.2M

Clinical trial awards

32

Fellowships

Specialty Divisions

From Allergy and Immunology to Rheumatology, our 18 specialty divisions are national leaders in education, patient care and research.

Centers & Institutes

We cultivate initiatives that develop and support our faculty, enhance our research mission, and build a strong and collaborative community.

The award supports a key period of growth toward becoming an independent physician scientist, guided by my research mentor Dr. Jeffrey Gordon and the WashU GI Division led by Dr. Nicholas Davidson. I am thankful for this chance to learn research expertise, new ways of thinking, and leadership skills from such a rich training environment. The AGA award is an endorsement of their belief in our future success.

ZeNan Chang, MD, PhD
Third Year Fellow & 2024 AGA Research Foundation Awardee

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