Gastrointestinal Diseases

6 researchers across 2 institutions

6 Researchers
2 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
1 High Impact

Research in gastrointestinal diseases investigates the complex mechanisms underlying digestive system disorders. Studies examine the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease, explore the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases, and identify factors contributing to gastrointestinal cancers. Methodologies include molecular and cellular biology techniques, advanced imaging, patient-derived data analysis, and clinical trials. Behavioral health interventions and the application of telemedicine are also explored as strategies for managing these conditions.

This work holds particular relevance for Arkansas, a state with specific public health challenges. Understanding gastrointestinal diseases contributes to addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for diverse populations. Research into conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers can inform public health initiatives and healthcare delivery across the state, potentially impacting sectors related to healthcare services and medical research.

This area benefits from interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting with fields such as child and adolescent health, medical case studies, and health outcomes research. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering a broad base of expertise and a comprehensive approach to understanding and treating gastrointestinal diseases.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Félix Ignacio Téllez-Ávila UAMS 22 2,426 High Impact
John M. Rosen UAMS 18 962 Faculty
Kemmian D. Johnson UAMS 5 388
Stephen C. McCoy University of Central Arkansas 4 227
Annalyse Marie Kohley UAMS 1 5
Vishnu Charan Suresh Kumar UAMS 0 0 Faculty
Medical Case Studies 3 Gut Microbiota And Health 2 Health Disparities And Outcomes 2 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2 Medical Case Reports 2 Child And Adolescent Health 1 Behavioral Health And Interventions 1 Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation 1 Pain Management And Opioid Use 1 Medical Education 1 Genitourinary Diseases 1 Deglutition Disorders 1 Hiv/Aids Research And Interventions 1 Public Health Research 1 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
9,322 works in 2025
+0.6% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
3.8% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 12
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3,911
  2. 2 National Institutes of Health 2,305
  3. 3 Johns Hopkins University 1,672
  4. 4 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases 1,670
  5. 5 Iowa State University 1,611
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