title: NICHD: AAP workshop on neonatology research and training areas of research in neonatal gastroenterology.
abstract: Future research in neonatal and developmental gastroenterology should include inquiry well beyond finding a cure or better preventative measures against necrotizing enterocolitis. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract acts not only as a digestive-absorptive organ; it also serves major endocrine and neural functions. It encompasses a vast surface area exposed to the external environment and plays a major role in both innate and adaptive immunity. Numerous short- and long-term health benefits could be derived from a better understanding of the developing GI tract.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, College of Medicine, 32610, USA. neuj@peds.ufl.edu
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neu
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000193:education; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000254:growth & development / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009359:Neonatology / Q000193:education