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CURRICULUM VITAE

Patrick P. Sanvanson MD
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Hub for Collaborative Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

EDUCATION:
- 05/2003 B.S., Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
- 05/16/2008 M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
06/2008 - 06/2011 Resident, Internal Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
07/2011 - 06/2014 Gastroenterology and Hepatology NIH-Funded T32 Fellowship, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
07/2014 - 06/30/2021 Assistant Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
07/01/2021 - Present Associate Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
08/2018 - Present Innovation Lead for Division of GI: Innovation leads facilitate the transfer of ideas and information back and forth between Inception Health and operations/research leaders within their Division, Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
01/2020 - 01/2022 Secretary/Treasurer, Milwaukee Gastroenterological Society, Milwaukee, WI
01/2023 - Present President, Milwaukee Gastroenterological Society, Milwaukee, WI

RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS:
2019 - 2023 Associate Director, Neurogastroenterology, Motility, and Airway Protections Research Laboratory, Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
2019 - Present Director of the Edmund M. Barbour, MD Endowed Research Fellowship: Research focused GI fellowship position, Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
01/01/2023 - Present Director, Neurogastroenterology, Motility, and Airway Protections Research Laboratory, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES:
07/2014 - Present Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
07/2014 - Present Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
07/2014 - Present Froedtert Surgery Center, Milwaukee, WI

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
Internal Medicine
2011
2021
Gastroenterology
2014
2024
   
Licensure
Number Issue DateExpiration
State of Wisconsin
56362-20
09/29/2011
10/31/2023
    

AWARDS AND HONORS:
12/1999 - 05/2003 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's List, University of Illinois at Chicago
05/2000 Induction in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
12/2001 - 05/2003 Honors College Dean's Honor Roll, University of Illinois at Chicago
05/2002 Induction in the Golden Key International Honour Society, Golden Key International Honour Society
04/2003 Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
04/2003 Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
05/2003 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Honors, University of Illinois at Chicago
05/2003 Graduated with Highest Distinction in Biochemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago
05/2005 - 05/2008 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship Grant, Medical College of Wisconsin
03/18/2016 Best Poster Award in the category of Early Career Faculty – Basic or Translational Research, Department of Medicine Research Retreat, Medical College of WI
06/2017 Certificate of Recognition for Scientific Accomplishment as an Early Career Investigator , Digestive Disease Week
2017 - 2018 MCW Outstanding Medical Student Teacher Pin, Medical College of Wisconsin
06/2018 Certificate of Recognition for Scientific Accomplishment as an Early Career Investigator , Digestive Disease Week
2018 - 2019 MCW Outstanding Medical Student Teacher Pin, Medical College of Wisconsin

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2014 - Present American Gastroenterological Association (Member)
2015 - Present Milwaukee Gastroenterological Society (Member)
01/2020 - 01/2022 Milwaukee Gastroenterological Society (Secretary/Treasurer)
01/2022 - Present Milwaukee Gastroenterological Society (President)

EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS:
Journal Review
2016 - Present Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2017 - Present Diseases of the Esophagus
2019 - Present American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology
2020 - Present Dysphagia

RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS:
Active
Peer Review
Title:
Deglutitive and Airway Protective Functions of Proximal/Striated Muscle Esophagus in Health and Disease
Source:
NIH/NIDDK R01 DK132082
Role:
CO-I
Dates:
04/20/2022 - 02/28/2026
  
Prior
Peer Review
Title:
Neuromolecular Mechanisms of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Neonatally-induced Cystitis
Source:
NIH
Role:
Multi-Principal Investigator
Dates:
09/01/2018 - 05/31/2022
Direct Funds:
$668,235 (Per Year)
  

INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS:
Local
Esophageal Acid-Related Sensory Physiology: "Why Do I Have Heartburn?", Medicine Grand Rounds, Medical College of Wisconsin, 02/06/2015
Approach to Chronic Abdominal Pain, "State of the Gut" An Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Milwaukee, WI, 09/18/2015
Esophageal Disorders, "State of the Gut" An Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Milwaukee, WI, 09/30/2016
Dysphagia in the Elderly, Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Geriatrics/Gerontology Research Seminar, Milwaukee, WI, 10/28/2016
Functional Abdominal Pain, "State of the Gut" An Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Milwaukee, WI, 09/29/2017
GERD and Effect on Sleep, Sleep Medicine Grand Rounds, Medical College of Wisconsin, 02/23/2018
Esophageal Disorders Including GERD, "State of the Gut" An Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Milwaukee, WI, 09/28/2018
Functional Disorders, 2018 Digestive Disease Week Meeting Review, Milwaukee, WI, 09/29/2018
GERD, Medical Management and Diagnostic Procedures, Word on Medicine Radio Show, WISN Studios, Milwaukee WI, 04/13/2019
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Gastroenterologist's Perspective, Allergy/Immunology Grand Rounds, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 04/26/2019
Approach to the Patient with Dysphagia, "State of the Gut" An Update on Gastrointestinal Disorders, Milwaukee, WI, 09/13/2019
Functional Disorders, 2019 Digestive Disease Week Meeting Review, Milwaukee, WI, 09/14/2019
Ranitidine Recall, Word on Medicine Radio Show, WISN Studios Milwaukee, WI, 10/12/2019
"Alteration of Anterior Cingulate Functional Connectivity following Colorectal Distension in Rats Exposed to Early Adverse Life Events", Monday Night Gastroenterology Conference, Medical College of Wisconsin, 05/04/2020
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Approaches to Management and Future Directions, Medicine Grand Rounds, Medical College of Wisconsin, 04/16/2021
 
National
Interplay of Spinal and Vagal Pathways on the Esophageal Acid-Related Anterior Cingulate Cortex Functional Networks in Rats, Digestive Disease Week, Chicago, IL, 05/06/2017
Impact of Esophageal Acid Exposure on the Periaqueductal Gray Functional Networks in Rats: an fcMRI Study, Digestive Disease Week, Washington DC, 06/04/2018
Live demonstrations from the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin: Pharyngeal manometry and UES stress test – an emerging technique, 13th Postgraduate Course on Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology in Clinical Practice, Milwaukee, WI, 07/27/2018
Case Presentations and Expert Opinions: Challenging Problems in GERD, 13th Postgraduate Course on Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology in Clinical Practice, Milwaukee, WI, 07/28/2018
 

COMMITTEE SERVICE:
Medical College of Wisconsin
10/2014 - Present Reviewing Fellowship Applications and Interviewing Prospective Applications, Fellowship Program, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
2014 - 2017 Interview Prospective Internal Medicine Residents, Internal Medicine Residents, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
2018 - Present Fellowship Program Evaluation Committee, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2019 - Present Participant, CTSI Incontinence Ensemble, Medical College of Wisconsin
05/2022 - Present GI Physician Advisory Workgroup, Clinical Committee of Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin
07/2022 - Present Standing Member of the MSSRP (Medical Student Summer Research Program) Advisory Committee, Medical College of Wisconsin
 

MEDICAL COLLEGE TEACHING ACTIVITIES:
Medical Student Education
01/26/2016 M2 GI/Nutrition Course: Case-Based Discussion Session "The Breakfast Club"
08/2017 - 12/2017 Brandy Norman, Clinical Apprenticeship
01/2018 - 12/2018 Matthew Hadiono: Clinical Apprenticeship
01/03/2019 M2 GI and Nutrition Subunit: Esophagus: Clinical Correlation
01/03/2019 M2 GI and Nutrition Subunit: Esophageal Disorders Overview: Dysphagia/Motility
01/03/2019 M2 GI and Nutrition Subunit: Esophageal Motor Disorders
01/03/2019 M2 GI and Nutrition Subunit: Esophagus: Esophagitis & GERD
01/03/2019 M2 GI and Nutrition Subunit: Esophagus: Barrett's & Neoplasia
01/2019 - 12/2019 Quinn Mallery: Clinical Apprenticeship
01/03/2020 M2 GI/Nutrition Unit: Interactive Clinical Correlations: Esophagus
01/2020 - Present Laura Grogan: Clinical Apprenticeship
01/05/2021 GI and Nutrition Unit: Interactive Clinical Correlation-Esophagus
01/05/2022 M2 GI and Nutrition Unit: Interactive Clinical Correlation-Esophagus
01/05/2022 M2 GI and Nutrition Unit: Podcast open study: Esophagus
01/05/2023 M2 GI and Nutrition Unit: Podcast open study: Esophagus
01/05/2023 M2 GI and Nutrition Unit: Interactive Clinical Correlation-Esophagus
 
Resident and Fellow Education
12/16/2015 Academic Half Day Lecture: Diarrhea/Constipation
12/21/2016 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders and PUD
12/13/2017 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders
12/05/2018 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders/Dysphagia
11/07/2019 Fellowship Board Review: GERD and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
12/04/2019 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders
08/05/2020 Fellowship Board Review: Approach to Eosinophilia on Esophageal Biopsies, Standard of care and future therapies for EoE
01/06/2021 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal/Gastric Disorders
03/31/2021 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders
04/07/2021 Fellowship Board Review: Contemporary Review of PPI therapy
11/03/2021 Fellowship Board Review-GERD and EoE
12/01/2021 Academic Half Day Lecture: Functional Bowel Disease
12/08/2021 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders
11/16/2022 Academic Half Day Lecture: Functional Bowel Disease
12/14/2022 Academic Half Day Lecture: Esophageal Disorders
 

MCW STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED:
Medical Students
Michael Sobin, Medical College of Wisconsin, 08/2016 - 05/2020 Research, Resulted in summer research funding, abstract/poster at a national meeting, submitted manuscript, and Honors in Research
Alex Kerschner, Medical College of Wisconsin, Research
 
Clinical/Research Fellows
Gokulakrishnan Balasubramanian, Medical College of Wisconsin, 07/2014 - 06/2016 T32 Research Fellow, Resulted in accepted manuscript, presentation at a national meeting, and faculty position at Ohio State University
Francis Edeani, Medical College of Wisconsin, 07/2016 - 06/2020 T32 Research Fellow, Resulted in presentation at a national meeting, accepted abstracts, and faculty position at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Karlo Kovacic, Medical College of Wisconsin, 10/2017 - 06/2021 T32 Research Fellow, Resulted in accepted manuscripts at a national meeting and faculty position at Medical College of Wisconsin
Krupa Patel, Medical College of Wisconsin, 06/2019 - Present T32 Research Fellow, Resulted in accepted abstracts for a national meeting
Elliot Yu, Medical College of Wisconsin, 07/2020 - Present T 32 Research Fellow, Resulted in accepted manuscripts at a national meeting and faculty position at Medical College of Wisconsin
Hamza Hassan, Medical College of Wisconsin, 07/2021 - Present T 32 Research Fellow, Resulted in accepted manuscripts at a national meeting and faculty position at Medical College of Wisconsin
 

EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED:
Undergraduate Students
Kalice Allen, St. Catherine University, DSHREP program, 06/2015 - 08/2015 Research, Resulted in a submitted abstract and presentation for the DSHREP program
Michael Sobin, University of Minnesota, 06/2015 - 08/2016 Research, Resulted in a submitted abstract, presentation at a local meeting, and acceptance into medical school
Kiara Patton, University of Michigan, DSHREP Program, 06/2016 - 12/2017 Research, Resulted in a submitted abstract and presentation for the DSHREP program
 


BIBLIOGRAPHY
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers
1. Zahedi FM, Zhao H, Walia H, Jain N, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Treating Patients Real Avatars in Virtual Medical Office. IEEE Intelligent Systems Journal 2014; 29(2): 67-71.
2. Abbasi A, Adjeroh D, Dredze M, Paul MJ, Zahedi FM, Zhao H, Walia N, Jain H, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Huesch MD, Beal R, Zheng W, Abate M, Ross A. Social media analytics for smart health IEEE Intelligent Systems. March/April 2014;29(2):60-80.
3. Shaker R, Sanvanson P, Balasubramanian G, Kern M, Wuerl A, Hyngstrom A. Effects of laryngeal restriction on pharyngeal peristalsis and biomechanics: Clinical implications. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2016 Jun 01;310(11):G1036-43. PMID: 27079611
4. Jiao H, Mei L, Sharma T, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. A human model of restricted upper esophageal sphincter opening and its pharyngeal and UES deglutitive pressure phenomena. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2016 Jul 01;311(1):G84-90. PMID: 27198193
5. Bhandari S, Sanvanson P and Perera LP. A Case of Steroid-Refractory Nongranulomatous Chronic Idiopathic Enterocolitis Successfully Treated with Anti-TNF Agent. J Gastroenterol Liver Dis. 2016; 1(1): 1006.
6. Kern MK, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Agrawal D, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Pharyngeal peristaltic pressure variability, operational range, and functional reserve. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2017 May 01;312(5):G516-G525. PMID: 28254773
7. Balasubramanian G, Sharma T, Kern M, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Characterization of pharyngeal peristaltic pressure variability during volitional swallowing in healthy individuals. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2017 Nov;29:e13119. PMID: 28635131
8. Mei L, Jiao H, Sharma T, Dua A, Sanvanson P, Jadcherla SR, Shaker R. Comparative effect of the sites of anterior cervical pressure on the geometry of the upper esophageal sphincter high-pressure zone. Laryngoscope. 2017 Nov;127(11):2466-2474. PMID: 28543926
9. Jiao H, Mei L, Liang C, Dai Y, Fu Z, Wu L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Upper esophageal sphincter augmentation reduces pharyngeal reflux in nasogastric tube-fed patients. Laryngoscope. 2018 Jun;128(6):1310-1315. PMID: 28988414
10. Mei L, Dua A, Kern M, Gao S, Edeani F, Dua K, Wilson A, Lynch S, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Older Age Reduces Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Body Responses to Simulated Slow and Ultraslow Reflux Events and Post-Reflux Residue. Gastroenterology. 2018 Sep;155(3):760-770.e1. PMID: 29803837
11. Agrawal D, Kern M, Edeani F, Balasubramanian G, Hyngstrom A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Swallow strength training exercise for elderly: A health maintenance need. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Oct;30(10):e13382. PMID: 29956861
12. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Mei L, Kounev V, Kern M, Ward BD, Medda B, Shaker R. Interplay of spinal and vagal pathways on esophageal acid-related anterior cingulate cortex functional networks in rats. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2019 May 01;316(5):G615-G622. PMID: 30817181
13. Wang L, Echeveste CE, Yu J, Huang Y, Lechner J, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Yearsley M, Wang C, Stoner G. Can Natural Products Suppress Resistant Helicobacter pylori to Fight Against Gastric Diseases in Humans? eFood Vol. 1(1); February (2020), pp. 53–60. PMID: 34308385
14. Mei L, Patel K, Lehal N, Kern MK, Benjamin A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Fatigability of the external anal sphincter muscles using a novel strength training resistance exercise device. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2021 Apr 01;320(4):G609-G616. PMID: 33596155
15. Terashvili M, Talluri B, Palangmonthip W, Iczkowski KA, Sanvanson P, Medda BK, Banerjee B, Cunningham CW, Sengupta JN. Peripheral antinociceptive effects of a bifunctional μ and δ opioid receptor ligand in rat model of inflammatory bladder pain. Neuropharmacology. 2021 Sep 15;196:108701. PMID: 34256047
16. Patel K, Mei L, Yu E, Kern M, Lehal N, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Davidson ERW, Shaker R. Differences in fatigability of muscles involved in fecal continence: Potential clinical ramifications. Physiol Rep. 2021 Dec;9(24):e15144. PMID: 34927399
17. Talluri B, Hoelzel F, Medda BK, Terashvili M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Banerjee A, Sengupta JN, Banerjee B. Identification and characterization of rostral ventromedial medulla neurons synaptically connected to the urinary bladder afferents in female rats with or without neonatal cystitis. J Comp Neurol. 2022 Jun;530(8):1129-1147. PMID: 34628661
18. Edeani FO, Kern M, Ulualp K, Kovacic K, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Shaker R. Variables influencing manometric parameters of deglutitive and non-deglutitive upper esophageal sphincter: A study of 89 asymptomatic participants. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2022 Feb;34(2):e14175. PMID: 34431179
19. Zahedi FM, Zhao H, Sanvanson P, Walia N, Jain H, Shaker R. My Real Avatar has a Doctor Appointment in the Wepital: A System for Persistent, Efficient, and Ubiquitous Medical Care Information and Management. December 2022;59(8).
20. Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Agrawal D, Kern M, Kovacic K, Shaker R. Effect of inter-swallow interval on striated esophagus peristalsis; a comparative study with smooth muscle esophagus. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2023 Aug;35(8):e14608. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14608. Epub 2023 May 8. PMID: 37154414.
21. Patel PD, Doucette S, Sanvanson P. Clinical and Pathologic Response to Vedolizumab in a Young Female Patient With Collagenous Gastritis. ACG Case Rep J. 2023 Oct 19;10(10):e01175. PMID: 37868366
 
Books, Chapters, and Reviews
1. Ling Mei, Patrick Sanvanson (2017). UES restrictive disorders. In Barden, E, Shaker, R (Ed), Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders. A point of care clinical guide. (pp79-90) Springer International Publishing.
2. Patrick Sanvanson (2017). Painful Swallowing. In Barden, E, Shaker, R (Ed), Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders. A point of care clinical guide. (pp. 235-237) Springer International Publishing.
3. Patrick Sanvanson, Reza Shaker (2020). Disorders of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia. In Richter, J, Castell, D (Ed), The Esophagus, 6th Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.
4. Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Disorders Causing Oropharyngeal Dysphagia The Esophagus: Sixth Edition. 1 January 2021:38-52.
5. Sanvanson P, Shaker R. “Oropharyngeal dysphagia and cricopharyngeal disorders”. Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions 2nd Edition. Rao S, Parkman HP, McCallum RW (eds), 20 June 2023:59-72
 
Abstracts
1. Kern MK, Kounev V, Sanvanson P, Lawal A, Hofmann C, Ward BD, Shaker R. Deterioration of rectal distension-sensitive afferent neural pathways in the elderly: a study of the subliminal viscero-sensory domain by fMRI. May 2007 Gastroenterology 132(4) Suppl 2: A720, 2007.
2. Kern MK, Kounev V, Sanvanson P, Lawal A, Hofmann C, Ward BD, Shaker R. Effect of aging on cortical neural and neurocognitive central processing of rectal mechanoreceptor signals. May 2007 Gastroenterology 132(4) Suppl 2: A324.
3. Sanvanson P, Kounev V, Ward BD, Medda BK, Hyde JS, Shaker R. Characterization of a Rodent Model for Functional MRI Studies of Esophageal Acid Related Sensory Physiology. May 2012 Gastroenterology, Vol. 142, Issue 5, S-549–S-550.
4. Mei L, Kounev V, Sanvanson P, Li R, Li SJ, Medda BK, Shaker R. Effect of Vagotomy on Cortical fMRI Activity Induced by Esophageal Acid Stimulation in Rats: Further Validation of the Model. May 2013 Gastroenterology, Vol. 144, Issue 5, S-558.
5. Sanvanson P, Kounev V, Mei L, Li R, Hyde JS, Medda BK, Shaker R. Esophageal Acid Induced Brain Functional Connectivity Changes Are Vagally Mediated. May 2013 Gastroenterology, Vol. 144, Issue 5, S-562–S-563.
6. Sharma T, Babaei A, Demara-Hoth M, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Jiao H, Shaker R. Effect of Neck Positions, Bolus Volume and Body Posture on High Resolution Pharyngo- UES Manometry. May 2013 Gastroenterology, Vol. 144, Issue 5, S-785.
7. Jiao H, Mei L, Babaei A, Sharma T, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Jadcherla SR, Shaker R. A Human Model of Restricted UES Opening and Its Characteristic Pharyngeal and UES Deglutitive Pressure Phenomena. May 2014 Gastroenterology, Vol. 146, Issue 5, S-77.
8. Mei L, Jiao H, Sharma T, Sanvanson P, Jadcherla SR, Shaker R. Effect of External Anterior Cervical Pressure Location on the UES High-Pressure Zone Is Site Specific. May 2014 Gastroenterology, Vol. 146, Issue 5, S-895–S-896.
9. Mei L, Sanvanson P, Kounev V, Li R, Medda BK, Shaker R. Effect of Chronic Esophageal Acid Exposure and Acute Acid Re-Challenge on Functional Connectivity of Anterior Cingulate Cortex in Rats. May 2014 Gastroenterology, Vol. 146, Issue 5, S-846.
10. Sanvanson P, Mei L, Kounev V, Li R, Hyde JS, Medda BK, Shaker R. Functional Connectivity of Somatosensory Cortex Is Enhanced by Acute Esophageal Acid Exposure in Rats. May 2014 Gastroenterology, Vol. 146, Issue 5, S-846.
11. Kern M, Babaei A, Siwiec RM, Samuel EA, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Differences in Amygdala Functional Connectivity Between Erosive (ERD) and Non-Erosive Reflux Disease (NERD) Patients During Esophageal Acid Exposure. May 2014 Gastroenterology, Vol. 146, Issue 5, S-844.
12. Mei L, Gokularkrishnan B, Manderle R, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Jiao H, Shaker R. Pharyngeal Bolus Transit in a Human Model of Restricted Swallowing; A Multi-Channel Intraluminal Impedance Study. April 2015 Gastroenterology, Vol. 148, Issue 4, S-895.
13. Balasubramanian G, Kern M, Manderle R, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Babaei A, Shaker R. Dynamics of Pharyngeal Contraction During Vocalization, Cough and Swallowing Maneuvers Using High Resolution Manometry. April 2015 Gastroenterology, Vol. 148, Issue 4, S-895.
14. Liu X, Kern M, Babaei A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Subliminal Esophageal Acid Exposure is Associated with an Increase of Right Insula Functional Connectivity in the Homeostatic Afferent Processing Network. April 2015. Gastroenterology, Vol. 148, Issue 4, S-386.
15. Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Safety of Restricting the Deglutitive Hyo-Laryngeal Excursion for Overloading and Strength Training of Swallow Muscles. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S861.
16. Jiao H, Mei L, Liang C, Dai Y, Fu Z, Wu L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. UES Assist Device Reduces the Aspiration Risk By Decreasing Trans-UES Reflux of Gastric Content in Long-Term Nasogastric Tube Fed Patients: A Combined pH-Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance Study. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S110–S111.
17. Gao S, Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Hyngstrom A, Shaker R. Effect of Repeated Swallowing Against Laryngeal Resistance on the Deglutitive Trajectories of the Hyoid and Larynx; A Study of Post-contraction Relaxation Velocity. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S862.
18. Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Biomechanical Evidence of UES Opening Muscle Fatigue Induced by Resistance to Deglutitive Hyo-Laryngeal Excursion. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S860.
19. Sanvanson P, Sobin M, Balasubramanian G, Mei L, Wuerl A, Kern M, Shaker R. Effect of Repeated Swallows Against Resistance on Proximal Striated Muscle Segment of Esophagus in the Elderly. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S293–S294.
20. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Differences in Resting State Connectivity of the Homeostatic Interoceptive Network in Erosive as Well as Non-Erosive GERD Patients and Healthy Controls. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S107–S108.
21. Kern M, Balasubramanian, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Characterization of the Biomechanical Effects of Externally Applied Resistance to Deglutitive Hyo-Laryngeal Excursion. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S859–S860.
22. Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Wuerl A, Hyngstrom A, Shaker R. Augmenting the Training Effect of a Swallow Resistance Exercise Device (sRED): Lessons From Exercise Physiology. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S860.
23. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Mei L, Kounev V, Medda BK, Ward BD, Kern M, Shaker R. Alterations of Thalamic Networks in Response to Esophageal Acid Infusion: A Functional Connectivity Study in Rats. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S528.
24. Mei L, Sanvanson P, Balasubramanian G, Kern M, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Characterization of Impedance Signature of Pharyngo-UES Bolus Transit: A Comparative Study With Fluoroscopy. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S96.
25. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Mei L, Kounev V, Medda Bk, Ward BD, Kern M, Shaker R. A Novel Method for Characterizing Cerebral Response to Esophageal Acid Exposure by fMRI and fcMRI. April 2016 Gastroenterology, Vol. 150, Issue 4, S527–S528.
26. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Li Z, Wilson A, Mei L, Shaker R. Comparison of Brain Function During Normal Swallow and Swallow Against Resistance: The Effect of Effort. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S923.
27. Edeani F, Ulualp K, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Agrawal D, Kern M, Wilson A, Dua A, Shaker R. Effect of Experimental Perturbation of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing on Esophageal Motor Function. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S704–S705.
28. Li Z, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Wilson A, Shaker R. Functional Connectivity Changes in the Executive and Salience Networks Associated with Increased Effort in Swallowing. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S927.
29. Sanvanson P, Mei L, Li Z, Kounev V, Medda BK, Shaker R. Interplay of Spinal and Vagal Pathways on the Esophageal Acid-Related Anterior Cingulate Cortex Functional Networks in Rats. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S88.
30. Mei L, Dua A, Kern M, Gao S, Edeani FO, Dua KS, Wilson A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Effect of Aging on UES Pressure Response to Slow and Ultra-Slow Simulated Reflux Events: Not All is Lost with Aging. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S144–S145.
31. Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Agrawal D, Wuerl A, Shaker R. Pharyngeal Peristaltic Pressure Variability, Operational Range and Functional Reserve. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S334.
32. Agrawal D, Kern M, Wilson A, Ulualp K, Li Z, Balasubramanian G, Edeani FO, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Effect of a Novel Strength Training Exercise Technique on Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing Musculature in the Elderly; A Case for Developing Preventative Swallow Health Maintenance Exercise Program in Geriatric Population. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S335.
33. Agrawal D, Kern M, Gao S, Wilson A, Edeani FO, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Reversal of Pharyngeal Constrictor Sarcopenia by Resistance Strength Training Exercise in the Elderly. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S334–S335.
34. Mei L, Sanvanson P, Li Z, Medda BK, Shaker R. Chronic Esophageal Acid Exposure Modifies Functional Connectivity of Anterior Cingulate Cortex During Acute Acid Challenge in Rats. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S923–S924.
35. Kern M, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Agrawal D, Shaker R. Feasibility and Testing of Group HRM Isocontour Maps as a Means to Facilitate Comparison Across Individuals and Conditions: Development of a Learning Comparative "Manobank". April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S333–S334.
36. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Balasubramanian G, Edeani FO, Shaker R. Correlation of Pharyngeal Phase of Swallowing Biomechanics and Striated Muscle Esophageal Contractility: A Potential Stretch Related Modulatory Interaction. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S691.
37. Mei L, Sanvanson P, Jiao H, Shaker R. Manometric Characteristics of Esophageal Striated Muscle Contractility in a Human Model of Restricted Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S699.
38. Agrawal D, Kern M, Stevens S, Dulitz L, Dummer T, Monday A, Antinoja J, Wilson A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Strength Training Using a Novel Swallow Resistance Exercise Device (SRED) Improves Oropharyngeal Swallow Function, Deglutitive UES Opening and Biomechanics in a Heterogeneous Group of Dysphagic Patients. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S145 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S145.
39. Ulualp K, Edeani FO, Sanvanson P, Agrawal D, Wilson A, Kern M, Shaker R. Perils and Promises of Pharyngeal and Striated Esophageal High-Resolution Manometry: The Need for Purposeful Catheter Placement and Analysis Technique. April 2017 Gastroenterology, Vol. 152, Issue 5, S-335.
40. Agrawal D, Kern M, Wilson A, Gao S, Edeani F, Balasubramanian G, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. A case for developing an exercise-based preventive swallow health maintenance program in the elderly. July 2017 Innovation in Aging, Vol. 1, Issue S1, 441.
41. Edeani FO, Sobin M, Saeian S, Mei L, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Examining the Deglutitive Integrated Relaxation Pressure (IRP) of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) in 60 Healthy Asymptomatic Controls and 69 Achalasia Patients. May 2018. Gastroenterology, Vol. 154,Issue 6, S-739.
42. Kern M, Edeani FO, Lynch SM, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Crumb C, Shaker R. Spatial Intra-Luminal Pressure Gradient and Variance of Esophageal Pressure Magnitudes in Achalasia Sub-Types and Healthy Controls. May 2018. Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-738–S-739.
43. Kern M, Edeani FO, Lynch SM, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Crumb C, Shaker R. Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering of Esophageal Body Manometric Isocontour Data: Similarities and Differences Across Four Patient Groups and Healthy Subjects. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-971.
44. Kern M, Edeani FO, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Lynch SM, Crumb C, Shaker R. An Esophageal “Manobank”: Feasibility and Testing of Group HRM Isocontour Pressure Maps of Centrality and Dispersion to Facilitate Comparison Across Individuals and Conditions. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-970–S-971.
45. Edeani FO, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Ulualp K, Crumb C, Cheng CY, Shaker R. Effects of Position, Age, Gender and Number of Swallows on Multiple Rapid Swallow (MRS)-Induced Peristaltic Augmentation of the Distal Esophagus. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-739.
46. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Ward BD, Shaker R. Impact of Esophageal Acid Exposure on the Periaqueductal Gray Functional Networks in Rats: An fcMRI Study May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-117.
47. Edeani FO, Kern M, Sobin M, Sanvanson P, Lynch SM, Mei L, Crumb C, Cheng CY, Shaker R. Effect of Aging on Deglutitive Lower Esophageal Sphincter Integrated Relaxation Pressure. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-966.
48. Edeani FO, Ulualp K, Kern M, Kovacic K, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Shaker R. Manometric Parameters of Deglutitive upper Esophageal Sphincter Across Age Spectrum: A Study of 87 Healthy Participants. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-13.
49. Kern M, Edeani FO, Lynch SM, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Crumb C, Shaker R. Machine Learning Techniques for Classifying High Resolution Manometric Isocontours. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-738.
50. Shaker R, Edeani FO, Agrawal D, Mei L, Lynch SM, Wilson A, Crumb C, Sanvanson P. A Single Combined Manometry and Perfusion Catheter for Studying the Upper Esophageal Sphincter Competency: UES Stress Test Catheter. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-473–S-474.
51. Sobin M, Sanvanson P, Edeani FO, Kern M, Wilson A, Shaker R. Wading Through the Trough: An Examination of the Aging Esophageal Transition Zone. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-973.
52. Sanvanson P, Zhixin L, Ward BD, Shaker R. Vagal Nerve Modulates the Effects of Esophageal Acid on the Periaqueductal Gray Functional Connectivity in a Rat Model. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-747–S-748.
53. Kern M, Edeani FO, Lynch SM, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Crumb C, Shaker R. Ineffective Esophageal Motility Manometric Isocontour Analysis: Spatiotemporal Differences from Healthy Controls. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-971–S-972.
54. Edeani FO, Sanvanson P, Kovacic K, Lynch SM, Mei L, Crumb C, Kern M, Shaker R. Comparison Between the Effect of Swallow Interval on Striated and Smooth Muscle Esophagus Peristalsis. May 2018 Gastroenterology, Vol. 154, Issue 6, S-966.
55. Lynch S, Hagen C, Sanvanson P. Simple or Complex? A Not so Straightforward Manifestation of Herpes Simplex Virus. October 2018 American Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol. 113, S994.
56. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Banerjee B, Zhang J, Ward BD, Shaker R, Sengupta J. Colorectal Distension Modulates the PAG Functional Connectivity in a Rat Model of Cystitis. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-583.
57. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Sengupta J, Zhang J, Ward BD, Shaker R, Banerjee B. Effect of Viscero-Visceral Interaction on fMRI Response in Rats. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-583.
58. Sobin M, Sanvanson P, Edeani FO, Kern M, Kovacic K, Shaker R. The Transition Zone and Dysphagia: A Study of The Relationship Between Esophageal Physiology and Symptoms. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-998.
59. Mei L, Kern M, Edeani FO, Wilson, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. The Effect of Aging on Esophago-UES Relaxation Response Induced by Rapid Esophageal Air Distention. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-1008.
60. Hoelzel, Medda BK, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Sengupta J, Banerjee B. Identification and Characterization of RVM Neurons Synaptically Linked to Both the Colon and Bladder Using Dual Transsynaptic Tracing in Rat: A Neuronal Mechanism for Pelvic Visceral Coordination. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-363.
61. Kern M, Edeani FO, Kovacic K, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Crumb C, Shaker R. Aberrant Striated Muscle Contractility in Symptomatic Patients with Normal Esophageal Manometry. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-990-S-991.
62. Kern M, Agrawal D, Edeani FO, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Shaker R. Effects of Strength Training on Deglutitive Pharyngeal Pressure Maps in Healthy Elderly Subjects. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-999-S-1000.
63. Kovacic K, Mei L, Lynch SM, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Nelson, Crumb C, Shaker R. Effect of Acute Esophageal Acid Exposure On Striated Muscle Esophagus and UES Relaxation. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-1004-S-1005.
64. Lynch SM, Agrawal D, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Shaker R. Initial Gains By Swallowing Against Laryngeal Restriction (SALR) Exercise In Dysphagic Patients Requires Maintenance Regimen To Sustain Effects. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-1001-S-1002.
65. Lynch SM, Agrawal D, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Shaker R. Swallowing Against Laryngeal Restriction (SALR) Exercise Technique Significantly Increases the Duration and Diameter of UES Opening in Both Healthy Elderly and Dysphagic Patients. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-1001.
66. Edeani FO, Saeian K, Kern M, Kovacic K, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Rapid Drinking Challenge May Help Distinguish Opioid-Associated Esophageal Dysmotility. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-996.
67. Ulualp K, Sanvanson P, Kovacic K, Edeani FO, Kern M, Shaker R, Gould. Potential of Intraoperative Wrap Pressure Volume Curve Determination in Predicting Post-Fundoplication Dysphagia: A Preliminary Report. May 2019 Gastroenterology, Vol. 156, Issue 6, S-1392.
68. Medda BK, Addya S, Hoelzel F, Terashvili M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Sengupta J, Banerjee B. Molecular alteration of GABAergic pain modulatory pathway in the rostral ventromedial medulla following zymosan-induced cystitis in rats. May 2020 The Journal of Urology, Vol. 203, Issue 4S, e534.
69. Agrawal D, Kern M, Lynch S, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Effect of swallow strength training on oropharyngeal swallow function and deglutitive biomechanics in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia after treatment for head and neck cancer. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1082.
70. Agrawal D, Kern M, Lynch S, Antinoja J, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Strength training using technique of swallowing against laryngeal restriction improves oropharyngeal function, and eliminates aspiration in majority of patients with neurological and muscular causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1096-S-1097.
71. Agrawal D, Lynch S, Kern M, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Strength training using technique of swallowing against laryngeal restriction (SALR) improves oropharyngeal swallow function and eliminates aspiration in patients with aging-associated oropharyngeal dysphagia. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1097.
72. Kovacic K, Lehal N, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Edeani F, Shaker R. Impedance signals recorded during esophageal manometry represents wide range of volumes and its attribution to bolus escape must be considered cautiously. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1094.
73. Kovacic K, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Patel K, Lehal N, Shaker R. Effects of external neural stimulation on esophageal manometric isocontour maps in healthy subjects. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1093-S-1094.
74. Patel K, Mei L, Lehal N, Benjamin A, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Shaker R. External anal sphincter strength training exercise using a novel continence muscles resistance exerciser device results in improved anal sphincter contractility in patients with fecal incontinence. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-388.
75. Patel K, Mei L, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Lehal N, Edeani F, Shaker, R. Geometric characteristics of the anal canal high-pressure zone during repetitive contraction against a resistive load can help define the fatigability of muscles involved in fecal continence. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-388.
76. Kern M, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Jadcherla, S, Shaker R. Increased incidence of altered coupling of UES relaxation and esophageal peristalsis among patients with ineffective esophageal motility (IEM). May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1099-S-1100.
77. Kern M, Agrawal D, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Kovacic K, Jadcherla S, Shaker. Abnormalities of deglutitive pharyngeal biomechanics negatively affects esophageal peristalsis: a human model of perturbed swallowing. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-1100.
78. Mei L, Patel K, Lehal N, Kern M, Benjamin A, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Fatigability of external anal sphincter muscles during various exercise methods using a novel strength training resistance exercise device. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-385.
79. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Medda B, Banerjee B, Shaker R, Sengupta J. Alteration of anterior cingulate functional connectivity following colorectal distension in rats exposed to early adverse life events. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-802.
80. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Medda B, Sengupta J, Shaker R, Banerjee B. Early adverse life events modulate functional MRI response to colorectal distension in rats. May 2020 Gastroenterology, Vol. 158, Issue 6, S-802-S-803.
81. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Medda B, Sengupta J, Shaker R, Banerjee B. Main effects of early adverse life events on the somatosensory and thalamic networks following colorectal distension in rats. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-315.
82. Sanvanson P, Li X, Medda B, Banerjee B, Shaker R, Sengupta J. Somatosensory and thalamic functional connectivity alterations following colorectal distension in rats exposed to early adverse life events. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-315 - S-316.
83. Elliot Y, Kern M, Agrawal D, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Augmentation of the UES maximum deglutitive opening by SALR exercise appears to be exclusively driven by the suprahyoid muscle's improved shoretning and not that of thyrohyoid muscles. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-458 - S-459.
84. Mei L, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Shaker R. Isolated Sub-UES striated esophageal peristalsis in response to slow simulated reflux events: Effect of age and chemical composition. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-140 - S-141.
85. Patel K, Mei L, Lehal N, Sanvanson P, Kern M, Shaker R. Fatigability of the puborectalis muscle by repetitive anal contractions against the continence muscles resistance exerciser device. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-500 - S-501.
86. Edeani F, Kern M, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Patel K, Kovacic K, Shaker R. Effects of bolus volume on upper esophageal sphincter post-deglutitive contraction. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-641.
87. Patel K, Mei L, Lehal N, Yu E, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Effect of respiration pattern on esophageal motility recorded by high resolution impedance manometry. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-643.
88. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Agrawal D, Patel K, Yu E, Shaker R. Effects of swallowing against laryngeal resistance (SALR) on bolus dynamics of the esophageal straited muscle and pharyngoesophageal junction. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-642.
89. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Agrawal D, Patel K, Yu E, Shaker R. Patients with diagnosis of IEM and those with swallowing complaint but normal manometry have significantly different deglutitive straited esophagus flow dynamics compared to healthy controls and patients with achalasia. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-459 - S-460.
90. Edeani F, Kern M, Mei L, Yu E, Patel K, Sanvanson P, Shaker R. Manometric characteristics of proximal esophagus in 92 asymptomatic volunteers. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-641.
91. Kovacic K, Kern M, Mei L, Sanvanson P, Patel K, Lehal N, Edeani F, Shaker R. Bolus effect on contractile segment impedance in healthy subjects. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-646.
92. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Agrawal D, Patel K, Yu E, Shaker R. Normalized impedance isocontour data in patients with ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) exhibit bolus retention proximal esophagus as well as globally lower baseline impedance values compared to healthy controls. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-459.
93. Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Agrawal D, Patel K, Yu E, Shaker R. Correlation of the striated muscle esophagus pre-peristaltic liquid bolus dynamics with pharyngeal deglutitive biomechanical metrics. May 2021 Gastroenterology, Volume 160, Issue 6, S-642 - S-643.
94. Edeani, Francis O; Kern, Mark; Sanvanson, Patrick; Mei, Ling; Yu, Elliot S.; Shaker, Reza. Further Characterization of Striated Muscle Esophagus Contractile Function in Health and Disease. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-349–S-350, Published in issue: May, 2022.
95. Kovacic, Karlo; Kern, Mark; Sanvanson, Patrick; Mei, Ling; Edeani, Francis O; Shaker, Reza. General Anesthesia Using Sevoflurane, Alfentanil and Propofol Prior to Manometry Does Not Result in Abnormal Findings in children Without Dysphagia. Presented Oral at Digestive Disease Week 2022, San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-59, Published in issue: May, 2022.
96. Kern, Mark; Edeani, Francis O; Sanvanson, Patrick; Mei, Ling; Shaker, Reza. Correlation of Striated Esophageal Flow Dynamics and Contractile Vigor: Differences Between Healthy Individuals and Patients. Presented as Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-557, Published in issue: May, 2022.
97. Kern, Mark; Edeani, Francis O; Sanvanson, Patrick; Mei, Ling; Shaker, Reza. Assessment of Bolus Injection Length (BIL): A Measure of Striated Esophageal Flow Dynamics by Mano-Impedance Compared to Video-Fluoroscopic Techniques. Presented as a Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022, San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-555–S-556, Published in issue: May, 2022.
98. Kern, Mark; Edeani, Francis O; Sanvanson, Patrick; Mei, Ling; Shaker, Reza. The Effect of Aging on the Interactions Between Striated Esophageal Flow Dynamics and Contractile Vigor. Presented as a Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA.
99. Mei, Ling; Edeani, Francis O; Yu, Elliot S; Sanvanson, Patrick; Kern, Mark; Shaker, Reza. Further Characterization of Isolated Striated Esophagus Contraction as a UES Fortifying Mechanism Against Pharyngeal Reflux. Presented as an Oral Presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-251, Published in issue: May, 2022.
100. Sanvanson, Patrick; Li, Zhixin; Medda, Bidyut K; Mei, Ling; Shaker, Reza. Impact of Vagotomy on Somatosensory Functional Networks in Rats Exposed to Esophageal Acid Infusion: An FCMRI Study. Presented as a poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-764, Published in issue: May, 2022.
101. Shaker, Reza; Kern, Mark; Edeani, Francis O; Mei, Ling; Yu, Elliot S; Sanvanson, Patrick. Temporo-Spatial Mapping of Striated Esophagus Deglutitive Motor Function. Presented as a Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-348, Published in issue: May, 2022.
102. Yu, Elliot S; Mehdi, Maahum; Mei, Ling; Sanvanson, Patrick; Kern, Mark; Shaker, Reza. Reflux Associated Impedance Change in the Proximal Esophagus is not Accompanied by Changes in Contractility. Presented as a Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2022. San Diego, CA. Gastroenterology, Vol. 162, Issue 7, Supplement, S-899, Published in issue: May, 2022.
103. Patel P, Doucette S, Sanvanson P. Clinical and Pathologic Response to Vedolizumab in a Young Female Patient With Collagenous Gastritis. The American Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 117 | Supplement | October 2022 S3570.
104. Capelli G, Hassan H, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Edeani F. Comparison of Manometric and Fluoroscopic Findings in Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy with Dysphagia. Presented as Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023.
105. Edeani F, Shaker R, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Hassan H, Yu E, Kern M. Patients with Diagnosis of Ineffective Esophageal Motility (IEM) Disorders exhibit Abnormalities of Various Aspects of Striated Esophageal Motor Function. Presented as Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-816, Published in issue: May, 2023.
106. Hassan H, Shaker R, Yu E, Kern M, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Mei L. Acute Esophageal Acid Exposure Sensitizes the Upper Esophageal Sphincter Relaxation Response to Esophageal Air Distension. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-1024–S-1025, Published in issue: May, 2023.
107. Yu E, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Hassan H, Wells M, Kern M, Shaker R. Feasibility and Safety of Concurrent Intragastric Pressure Measurements and Endoscopic Visualization of LES/GEJ Opening. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-1023–S-1024, Published in issue: May, 2023.
108. Kern M, Edeani F, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Shaker R. The Effect of Aging on the Interaction Between Striated Esophageal Peristaltic Velocity, Contractile Vigor and Flow Dynamics. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-828, Published in issue: May, 2023.
109. Kerschner A, Hassan H, Edeani F, Mei L, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Shaker R, Yu E. Parkinson's Disease is Associated with Decreased Striated Esophagus Contractility Potentially Contributing to Development of Dysphagia. Presented as Poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-818–S-819, Published in issue: May, 2023.
110. Kovacic K, Kern M, Sanvanson P, Mei L, Edeani F, Shaker R. Substantial Number of Children with Esophageal Dysmotility are Erroneously Given Diagnosis of Normal Motility per Chicago Classification. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-31, Published in issue: May, 2023.
111. Yu E, Sanvanson P, Mehdi M, Krupa P, Kern M, Edeani F, Shaker R, Mei L. Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Complications of Reflux Disease (LPR) Exhibit Impaired UES Response to Simulated Ultra- Slow Reflux Events. Presented as poster at Digestive Disease Week 2023. Gastroenterology, Vol. 164, Issue 6, Supplement, S-568, Published in issue: May, 2023.
112. Sanvanson P, Li Z, Kern M, Hassan H, Mei L, Cohen A, Wang Y, Shaker R. Impact of aging on neural activation during swallowing using the multiband multiecho echo-planar imaging sequence. May 2024 Gastroenterology, Vol. 166, Issue 5, S-485.