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Clinical Research Division
University Gastroenterology and our partners at GI Alliance are committed to advancing the standard of patient care. To that end, we are often involved in ongoing clinical trials and studies involving new treatments. Below is information about current studies in which we're participating.
If you have questions about ongoing clinical trials and to see if you qualify, please don't hesitate to contact the clinical research team at 401-293-5401 or email Clinical Research Director Renee Ambrose.
Why Should You Participate in Clinical Trials?
In addition to helping advance medicine, there are multiple benefits to participating in an ongoing clinical trial at University Gastroenterology.
Benefits May Include:
- Access to novel, targeted therapies years before they’re on the market
- Free Medication
- Free testing & medical procedures related to the trial
- Tailored, individualized care plan
- Financial compensation
UGI is a SPARC IBD Site
In partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, UGI is proud to be one of just 20 SPARC IBD sites across the country
SPARC IBD is a longitudinal observational study that follows adult patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) throughout their health journey, with the aim of identifying the best course of treatment for IBD.
Participants will be asked to:
- Answer questions about their IBD journey
- Provide Samples for analysis
- Work with their physician or health care provider to track their disease course
CLINICAL RESEARCH DIVISION TEAM
Lisa Mueller, M.D.
Medical Co-Director
Jason Ferreira, M.D.
Medical Co-Director
Sheldon Lidofsky, M.D.
Medical Director, IBD Center of Excellence
Eric Newton, M.D.
Associate Director, Liver Center
Philip McAndrew, M.D.
Sub-Investigator
Jeffrey Nadelson, M.D.
Sub-Investigator
Renee Ambrose, MS
Director, Clinical Research
Belinda Bechtold
Clinical Research Coordinator
Katherine Marcil
Clinical Research Coordinator
Pam Prescott
Research Nurse