LaBrecque lecture, 22 Oct 2026
In 2019, the Douglas R. LaBrecque Lectureship in Hepatology was launched to honor the career and contributions to medicine made by its namesake Douglas R….
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Cirrhosis Care in Motion, 2026
Hosted as a part of the University of Iowa’s Liver Wellness Project, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville drew healthcare professionals from across the nation…
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Fellow Spotlight: Yolanda R. Villalvazo, MD, MPH
According to Yolanda R. Villalvazo, MD, MPH, the culture of “Iowa nice” is alive and well at UI Health Care and in the Iowa City community….
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Fellow Spotlight: Ruchi Sharma, MD
Ruchi Sharma, MD, took a unique path to gastroenterology. Before ever touching a scope, she completed surgical training in India, a prelim year in general…
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Updates in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy 2026
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology hosts an annual CME featuring presentations by UI clinicians and APPs on trending topics in the field. Every year,…
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LaBrecque awarded highest honor from World Gastroenterology Organisation
Douglas LaBrecque, MD, FACP, FAASLD, professor emeritus in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, has dedicated his career to advancing liver disease treatment and gastroenterology education worldwide. The…
