Colon Diseases Research

Colonic diseases are disorders affecting the large intestine, often causing inflammation, pain, and digestive dysfunction. Key conditions include inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and colorectal cancer.

Colonic Diseases

Vanderbilt scientists are advancing colon disease research by bringing together experts in gastroenterology, oncology, immunology, genetics, and data science to better understand how conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer develop and progress. Their work spans the full pipeline—from identifying risk factors and molecular pathways to developing improved screening tools, biomarkers, and targeted therapies.