About Us

Research has been a cornerstone of the UCLA Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases since its founding in 1953. Over the decades, our faculty and investigators have helped advance the understanding of digestive and liver diseases through pioneering scientific discoveries, innovative clinical studies, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Today, the division is recognized as a leader in digestive diseases research, contributing new knowledge that shapes the future of gastrointestinal care.