ACG Announces Major Gift by TAP Pharmaceuticals; Gift to Support Digestive Health Awareness, Clinical Research of ACG.ORLANDO, Fla. -- The American College of Gastroenterology The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is a Bethesda, Maryland-based medical association of gastroenterologists. The association was founded in 1932 and holds annual meetings and regional postgraduate continuing education courses, establishes research grants, (ACG ACG American College of Gastroenterology; angiocardiography; apexcardiogram. AcG accelerator globulin (coagulation factor V). AcG accelerator globulin (clotting factor V). ) and its Institute for Clinical Research & Education today announced a commitment of $2.5 million by TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. This gift launches the ACG's Advancing Excellence campaign to provide long-term support for the Institute's mission of innovative clinical research, patient education and gastroenterology gastroenterology Medical specialty dealing with digestion and the digestive system. In the 17th century Jan Baptista van Helmont conducted the first scientific studies in the field; William Beaumont published his own observations in 1833. practice excellence. TAP's Director of Medical Affairs, Lawrence Staubach, M.D., joined ACG President Douglas K. Rex, M.D. and ACG Institute Director Edgar Achkar, M.D. at the ACG's 69th Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando to announce TAP's gift. "This gift will help the ACG Institute to assure long-term funding for innovative research and enhance patient and public education," said Dr. Achkar. "TAP shares many of ACG's interests," added Dr. Rex. "This generous gift from one of our specialty's leading pharmaceutical providers challenges other potential supporters and raises the standard for charitable contributions charitable contribution n. in taxation, a contribution to an organization which is officially created for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, artistic, literary, or other good works. to the campaign. We recognize the generosity and commitment of TAP's leadership, including Brian Luedtke, Dr. Larry Staubach and Mike Walther." Dr. Staubach stated, "we believe and invest in strong alliances with some of the best minds in the business. We are pleased to support this important initiative of the ACG, because we know that by working together we can make a difference in people's lives." TAP Pharmaceutical Products produces leading drugs in several medical specialties Medical Specialties See also anatomy; disease and illness; drugs; health; remedies; surgery. adenography the science of the description of glands. — adenographic, adj. , including Prevacid for patients suffering from GERD GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD abbr. gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD . About the American College of Gastroenterology The ACG was formed in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners. About the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education The ACG Institute's primary mission is to advance the field of clinical gastroenterology through education and research. Consistent with that mission, the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education serves as a forum in which to build on the goals of the College. The Institute promotes research in clinical gastroenterology, educates physicians and the public, and provides resources to support the future needs of clinical gastroenterology, GI patients, as well as young clinical investigators A clinical investigator involved in a clinical trial is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations; for protecting the rights, safety, and welfare of subjects under who as they develop careers in academic gastroenterology, enrich knowledge and treatments in digestive diseases All diseases that pertain to the gastrointestinal tract are labelled as digestive diseases. This includes diseases of the esophagus, stomach, first, second and third part of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, the ileo-cecal complex, large intestine (ascending, transverse and descending . Founded in 1994, the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education has emerged as a major source of funding for patient care oriented gastroenterology research, and an active and effective sponsor of educational programming for consumers and physicians alike. |
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