The NIDDK Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium Clinical Centers (DGIC)

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Diseases and Nutrition (NIDDK) is seeking to establish a Disorders of Gastrointestinal Interoception Consortium (DGIC) to advance its mission by continuing the work of the NIDDK Gastroparesis Consortium (GpCRC) and expanding its scope. The DGIC will focus on multidisciplinary approaches to reveal the underlying mechanisms that connect GI function to symptoms, identify disease or response biomarkers, and leverage state-of-the-art technologies to identify novel therapeutic targets. The consortium may include up to 6 Clinical Research Centers and a Scientific Data Research Center. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The DGIC will build upon the findings of the GpCRC, which demonstrated that the clinical burden of gastroparesis is significantly greater than previously realized and involves more than the stomach. • The consortium will emphasize multidisciplinary approaches to understand the underlying mechanisms of GI disorders and identify novel therapeutic targets. • The DGIC will include up to 6 Clinical Research Centers and a Scientific Data Research Center. • The opportunity is open to a variety of eligible applicants, including special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and non-profits.