The Division of Gastroenterology is pleased to recognize several recent accomplishments from our faculty and trainees, including new appointments, research awards, advanced training, and professional achievements.
Mehul Trivedi, MD
Mehul Trivedi, MD, matched at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for his fourth-year advanced endoscopy fellowship, beginning in July 2028.
Kathryn Byrne, MD
Kathryn Byrne, MD, was appointed to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Education Council for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Jay DuBroff, MD
Jay DuBroff, MD, MPH, has been appointed Director of Nutrition for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
Jessica E. Shay, MD, PhD
Jessica E. Shay, MD, PhD, received a Notice of Award (NOA) for her K award, Investigating Ketogenesis as a Metabolic Modulator of Liver Regeneration.
Allison Weis, PhD
Allison Weis, PhD, was selected to present at the Department of Internal Medicine Research Symposium on October 9, 2026. She will represent the division with a short talk highlighting her research, its biological significance and societal impact, and future directions.
Weis also received a DP2 award for her project, Defining the Impact of the Gut Microbiome in Cystic Fibrosis Patients in the Development of Colorectal Cancer.
Clinical AI Builders Certification
Andrew J. Gawron, MD, PhD; Priscila Santiago Liberato de Mattos, MD; Tuan Pham, MD; Jay DuBroff, MD, MPH; and Rebecca Kim, MD, completed the Clinical AI Builders certification and are continuing their training to stay current with new developments and updates.