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  • Gastrointestinal physiological phenotyping

    The Gastrointestinal Barrier Function Lab at Mayo Clinic uses state-of-the-art techniques to characterize sensory, motor and barrier function in study volunteers.

  • Ex vivo barrier function studies

    Dr. Grover's laboratory develops novel techniques for measurement of mucosal barrier and secretory function.

  • Imaging epithelial gaps

    Confocal, super-resolution and electron microscopy are routinely utilized in the lab's studies.

  • Host-bacterial interactions

    The Gastrointestinal Barrier Function Lab is expanding on techniques for assessing barrier function in response to bacteria and other luminal mediators.

  • Postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    Dr. Grover's lab focuses on pathophysiology of Campylobacter postinfectious IBS and develops novel models to study the mechanisms of the disease.

ABOUT THE RESEARCHER

Madhusudan (Madhu) Grover, M.B.B.S. Email Publications

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The Gastrointestinal Barrier Function Lab conducts clinical trials and basic science research to better understand IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and test new therapeutic targets.

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Research Projects

Research projects and collaborations in the lab advance understanding and treatment of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia and more.

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Clinical Trials

The lab conducts clinical trials to test the effectiveness, safety and performance of drugs to measure small intestinal permeability and to treat people with IBS or functional dyspepsia.

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Keep up to date with research outcomes and findings on irritable bowel syndrome, gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia and more with published research articles from Dr. Grover's lab.

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Contact the Gastrointestinal Barrier Function Laboratory at Mayo Clinic with inquiries about IBS and gastrointestinal health research, collaborations, clinical trials or career opportunities.

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