News from IFFGD

IFFGD Announces Call for Applications for Research Grants

(MILWAUKEE, February 1, 2008) IFFGD is seeking applications for research grants. Grant awards of $50,000 each are available to two investigators for research related to functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders, and neurogastroenterology. We are seeking proposals for research that will ultimately lead to improvements in the understanding of these disorders, their pathophysiology, and the care of patients. The mission of IFFGD is patient-oriented. Our goal is to fund high-quality research. A preference will be given to clinical research, as well as basic research that is translational in nature. The application process closes June 2, 2008. To find out more or to apply: Go »

IFFGD gives Testimony to Congressional Subcommittee about Research Funding Needs

(WASHINGTON DC, March 27, 2007) IFFGD was again honored to be given the opportunity to present testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding the fiscal year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education bill. The bill covers funding for a broad range of programs and activities affecting the lives of every American, including funding for research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  NIH funding is of vital concern to the digestive disease community.

Public Policy Forum

(WASHINGTON DC, March 11, 2007) Nancy Norton and William Norton from IFFGD participated in the 17th Annual Public Policy Forum on March 11–12, 2007. The Forum was organized by the Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC), the leading public policy advocacy organization in the U.S. capital for persons affected with digestive diseases. IFFGD is a member organization and Nancy Norton is the current Chair of the DDNC.

The event brought together patients, health care providers, industry representatives, lawmakers and their legislative staff for two days of educational programs, legislative updates and advocacy for digestive health issues. Participants from around the country were briefed on Federal health care legislation and policy and provided the opportunity to educate Members of Congress on issues of concern to the digestive disease community.