About Us
The mission of the Gut-Brain Axis Working Group
Gut-brain research covers multiple diseases that are prevalent (like autism spectrum disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson’s disease) but that are difficult to study and treat due to the involvement of multiple organs (the gut and brain). Constant research into these diseases and the connections that exist between the gut and brain are needed to produce therapeutics for such diseases. Our Working Group will promote gut-brain research by
- Providing a venue at Rutgers to discuss gut-brain axis research
- Providing networking opportunities among trainees and research faculty
- Providing funding for trainees to present their work at a national or international conference