Inflammation and Digestive Diseases Research Center

The Inflammation and Digestive Diseases Research Center (IDD Center) advances research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of inflammation and their role in digestive diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Investigators explore intestinal barrier function, immune responses, and host–microbiota interactions that influence mucosal immunity and metabolism. They also study genetic variations that increase susceptibility to intestinal immune disorders. Using molecular, biochemical, and cellular approaches, along with animal models and human tissue analysis, the IDD Center bridges basic science with clinical relevance. Its extensive patient registry and biorepository support translational research, enabling the application of lab findings to disease mechanisms and potential therapies.

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• Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases
• Internal Medicine Research
• Jean Wilson Society

Welcome to the Inflammation and Digestive Diseases Research Center. Established in 2025 with generous philanthropic support, the Center brings together a talented group of investigators and provides key resources to scientists across all departments at UT Southwestern."

Digestive & Liver Diseases Research Conferences

• 2026-2027 Schedule
  

  Sept. 14, 2026
  Hans-Christian Reinecker, M.D.
  Associate Professor

  

  Sept. 28, 2026
  Ezra Burstein, M.D., Ph.D.
  Professor

  

  Oct. 5, 2026
  Xiao-Fei Kong, M.D., Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor

  

  Oct. 19, 2026
  Chin-Lang Liu

  

  Nov. 9, 2026
  Suraj Patel, M.D., Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor

  

  Nov. 23, 2026
  Ravikanth Maddipati, M.D.,Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor

  

  Dec. 14, 2026
  Ivan Zanoni

  

  Jan. 11, 2026
  TBD

  

  Jan. 25, 2027
  Yujin Hoshida, M.D., Ph.D. & Hiroaki Kanzaki, Ph.D.

  

  Feb. 22, 2027
  Venuprasad Poojary, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor

  

  Mar. 15, 2027
  Jianyi Yin, M.D.,Ph.D.
  Instructor

  

  Mar. 29, 2027
  Emre Turer, M.D., Ph.D.
  Instructor

  

  Apr. 12, 2027
  Liraz Galia-Shmuel, Ph.D.
  Assistant Professor, Pathology

  

  Apr. 26, 2027
  Amin Amin, M.D., Ph.D.
  Instructor

  

  May 24, 2027
  TBD

  

  Jun. 14, 2027
  TBD

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Center Director: Dr. Ezra Burstein | 214 648-2008 | Ezra.Burstein@UTSW.Edu 
Administrative Associate: Marcia McNeely | 214 645-0348 | Marcia.McNeely@UTSW.edu