TCD’s Head of School of Medicine Named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association

Posted on: 12 March 2007

Trinity College Dublin’s Vice Provost of Medical Affairs and Head of School of Medicine, Professor. Dermot Kelleher, has been named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the major medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Through the fellowship programme, the AGA honours superior professional achievement in practice and in basic or clinical research in the gastrointestinal field.  Fellowships are awarded to AGA members whose accomplishments and contributions demonstrate personal commitment to the field of gastroenterology.

Professor Kelleher’s research into the immune basis of gastroenterological disease has identified new mechanisms at a genetic and functional level for diseases such as Hepatitis C and Crohn’s disease. “The AGA is the premier global association in the field of gastroenterology and it is an honour to be selected for Fellowship on the basis of our research at Trinity College Dublin and St James’s Hospital,” said Professor Kelleher.

The AGA has two core commitments – to expand the science of gastroenterology by actively pursuing support for research, education, and training to improve understanding of the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure of digestive diseases.  It also aims to further excellence in the practice of gastroenterology, by fostering innovation and ensuring that practice is scientifically based, fairly compensated, and provides quality care and value to patients.

“We are pleased to welcome the most recent nominees for the AGA Fellowship programme,” AGA Institute President. Mark Donowitz, MD, AGAF commented.  “These prestigious individuals have made and continue to make important contributions to the field of gastroenterology that benefit patients and bring us closer to discovering new diagnostics and treatments and, hopefully, a cure for GI disorders.”

Background Information:

About the AGA
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. Founded in 1897, the AGA is one of the oldest medical-specialty societies in the United States. Comprised of two non-profit organisations – the AGA and the AGA Institute – our 15,500 members include physicians and scientists who research, diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.  For more information, visit www.gastro.org.