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Centre of Research Excellence in Digestive Health

Our Centre of Excellence in Transforming Gut Health (Previously CRE- Digestive Health) supports gut research, training and collaboration.

Our Centre is funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centres of Research Excellence program, from 2020-2024. It brings together researchers from universities, hospitals and research institutions in Newcastle, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. World leading researchers, clinicians and healthcare providers are joining with stakeholders, patients and carers to improve the understanding, diagnosis and management of chronic digestive diseases.

14/08/2026

‘Bushfires and Your Health’ short course - enrol now!
‘Bushfires and Your Health’ is a free and award-winning online short course developed by the Environmental Health team at Menzies (UTAS). This course is for anyone interested in how bushfires and bushfire smoke affect your health – and what you can do about it.
Enrolments are now open for courses starting 7 September 2026 and 2 November 2026.
Sign up now and get prepared for the summer ahead.
Interested? Sign up here: https://bushfirehealth.mooc.utas.edu.au

12/08/2026

At our recent education event, "Quality in Endoscopy: The Intersection of System Management and Clinical Practice," our panel of gastroenterologists, surgeons and health service leaders unpacked what it actually takes to deliver safe, high-quality colonoscopy and endoscopy services, from national benchmarks down to the clinic floor.
Read the full event summary and key take-aways on our website: https://transformingguthealth.org/summary-quality-in-endoscopy-education-event/

05/08/2026

National Eosinophilic Week (NEOSW)is taking place from 2-8 August 2026! Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell, and NEOSW aims to increase community awareness and understanding of eosinophil-associated diseases. Landmarks, buildings, and bridges across Australia and New Zealand are lit up in pink and purple until Saturday, the colours representing eosinophils.
See participating locations, and find resources and ideas on how you can get involved at www.eosaware.com

29/07/2026

NeuroGut 2026 was Singapore’s flagship meeting dedicated to neurogastroenterology, gastrointestinal motility, and Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (DGBI). Representing the CRE-TGH, Professor Gerald Holtmann and Dr Ayesha Shah attended the conference, as well as University of Newcastle researcher Dr Georgina Williams.

🔗 Read more: https://transformingguthealth.org/neurogut-2026-conference/

13/07/2026

Recently CRE Chief Investigator Nick Talley spoke with the Australian Prescriber about his recently published article in their June Edition. Nick talks about the clinical features associated with IBS and potential investigations, and provided insights on how to take a holistic approach to care, including diet, medications and psychological therapies.

For more information and to view the podcast and article, visit https://transformingguthealth.org/australian-prescriber/

10/07/2026

Join us for an engaging educational event on July 23rd bringing together clinicians and healthcare leaders from metropolitan and rural settings to explore practical ways to improve equitable access to high-quality endoscopic services, with a focus on colorectal cancer screening.
For more information & registration link, visit https://transformingguthealth.org/education-event-15/

20/05/2026

Sign up now to participate in the Digestive Health Biobank (DHB)!
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are currently recruiting a range of participants for the DHB as well as for Advanced Diagnostic Pathogen Screening in IBS (ADAPT) and Body Surface Gastric Mapping studies.
Scan the QR code and complete the survey, or visit https://transformingguthealth.org/digestive-health-biobank-how-you-can-help/

01/05/2026

Digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Congratulations to our CRE researchers who will be sharing their work at DDW this year.
Read our blog to find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/ddw-2026/

27/02/2026

From diagnostic pitfalls to treatment optimisation - learn the clinical approaches that distinguish diabetic from idiopathic gastroparesis and improve patient outcomes. When it comes to gastric motility research in Australia, few names carry more weight than Michael Horowitz.
Join us for
Find out more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

03/02/2026

The Australasian Masterclass in Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ANMM) will return for its third year, from Friday 13 - Saturday 14 March 2026, at the Translational Research Institute, Brisbane QLD.
Read more: https://transformingguthealth.org/2026-australasian-neurogastroenterology-and-motility-masterclass/

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https://digestivehealth.org.au/, https://transformingguthealth.org/

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