Research Resources
Investigators
The Center collaborates with investigators at other institutions both nationally and internationally to carry out large-scale, multi-center studies. Network sites include:
The Biometry Core has overseen the management and analysis of Dr. Drossman's research programs and, with recent NIH infrastructure funding, has become a resource for the entire Center. It provides statistical consultation, data management, and statistical analysis to Center investigators and their outside collaborating investigators. Access to this resource is on a request basis and is generally limited to funded research projects. The Biometry Core also maintains a large database of potential subjects for future research studies. Staff of the Biometry Core are:
The DATA Core is a Center resource funded through the five-year infrastructure grant from NIH. It provides support for the development and use of: (a) scannable questionnaires, (b) Internet-based questionnaires, (c) Internet surveys, (d) collection of data by telephone, and (e) research project management through the Internet. Consultation and assistance with data management and statistical analysis are also provided. Staff of the DATA Core are:
The NIH infrastructure grant also provides funding for a Seed Grant Program that supports up to three pilot projects each year. These research grants are awarded to young investigators for studies related to functional GI and motility disorders, and are intended for the generation of pilot data to support an NIH grant application. Applicants must identify a research mentor who will accept joint responsibility for project management. For further information, see:
Investigators
- William E. Whitehead, PhD
- Douglas A. Drossman, MD
- Y. Ringel, MD
- Olafur Palsson, PsyD
- Miranda Van Tilburg, PhD
- Steve Heymen, MS
- Shrikant Bangdiwala, PhD
- Jane Leserman, PhD
- Christine Dalton, PA-C
- J.B. Hu, MA PhD
- Carolyn Morris, MPH
- Yolanda Scarlett, MD
- Syed Thiwan, MD (postdoctoral fellow)
- Marsha Turner, MSEd - Research Coordinator for Dr. Whitehead
- Lenore Keck, RN - Research Nurse for Dr. Whitehead
- Jane Tucker, RN - Research Nurse for Dr. Whitehead
- Kim Meyer, CRC - Clinical Trials Coordinator for Dr. Drossman
- Susan Schneck - Grants Administrator for Dr. Drossman
- Jane Hankins - Research Assistant for Dr. Drossman
- Alesia Aileo - Clinical Trials Coordinator for Dr. Ringel
The Center collaborates with investigators at other institutions both nationally and internationally to carry out large-scale, multi-center studies. Network sites include:
- Beer-Sheva University, Tel Aviv, Israel -- Principal Investigator is Ami Sperber, MD
- Boston University Medical Center - Principal Investigator is Albena Halpert, MD
- Center for Neurovisceral Sciences, UCLA, Los Angeles - Principal Investigators are Emeran Mayer, MD; Lin Chang, MD; Bruce Naliboff, PhD; and Steve Berman, MD
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN - Principal Investigators are Michael Camilleri, MD, and Nicholas Talley, MD, PhD
- Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ - Principal Investigator is Michael Crowell, PhD
- Gastrointestinal Research Group, University of South Manchester, England - Principal Investigators are Peter Whorwell, MD, and Richard Lea, MD
- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychosomatics, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan - Principal Investigators are Motoyori Kanazawa, MD, PhD; Shin Fukudo, MD, PhD; and Michio Hongo, MD
- University of Toronto and Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Canada - Principal Investigators are Brenda Toner, PhD, and Nick Diamant, MD
- Div. of Adolescent Medicine & Behavioral Science, Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Ctr., Nashville TN – Principal Investigator is Lynn Walker, PhD
- University of Washington and Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Seattle - Principal Investigators are
Rona L. Levy, PhD, MSW, MPH (
, PDF);
Michael Von Korff, ScD; and
Andrew D. Feld, MD, JD
The Biometry Core has overseen the management and analysis of Dr. Drossman's research programs and, with recent NIH infrastructure funding, has become a resource for the entire Center. It provides statistical consultation, data management, and statistical analysis to Center investigators and their outside collaborating investigators. Access to this resource is on a request basis and is generally limited to funded research projects. The Biometry Core also maintains a large database of potential subjects for future research studies. Staff of the Biometry Core are:
- Shrikant Bangdiwala, PhD - Director
- J.B. Hu, MA PhD - Assistant Director
- Carolyn Morris, MPH - Statistician
- Gary Koch, PhD - Statistical Consultant
- Jane Leserman, PhD - Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
The DATA Core is a Center resource funded through the five-year infrastructure grant from NIH. It provides support for the development and use of: (a) scannable questionnaires, (b) Internet-based questionnaires, (c) Internet surveys, (d) collection of data by telephone, and (e) research project management through the Internet. Consultation and assistance with data management and statistical analysis are also provided. Staff of the DATA Core are:
- Olafur S. Palsson, PsyD, Core Director
- Toni Allen, Data Technician
- John Herr, Web Applications Programmer
The NIH infrastructure grant also provides funding for a Seed Grant Program that supports up to three pilot projects each year. These research grants are awarded to young investigators for studies related to functional GI and motility disorders, and are intended for the generation of pilot data to support an NIH grant application. Applicants must identify a research mentor who will accept joint responsibility for project management. For further information, see:
