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Gail Hecht, MD, Gastroenterology, Maywood, IL, Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital

GailA.HechtMD

Gastroenterology Maywood, IL

Professor of Medicine & Micro/Immuno; Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition; GI Fellowship Program- Loyola University Medical Center; Asst. Dean, Medical Student Research, Stritch School of Medicine- Loyola

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Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1985 - 1988
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1982
  • University of Missouri
    University of MissouriM.S., Medical Microbiology, 1979
  • University of Missouri
    University of MissouriB.A., Psychology, 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Outstanding Woman in Gastroenterology American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), 2008
  • Faculty of the Year University of Illinois, 2007
  • Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Gut Microbiota Developments With Emphasis on Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Report From the Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2016  
    Eppinga H, Fuhler GM, Peppelenbosch MP, and Hecht GA, Gastroenterology, 1/1/2016
  • Expression of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli map is significantly different than that of other type III secreted effectors in vivo  
    Nguyen M, Rizvi J, and Hecht G, Infect Immun, 1/1/2015
  • Mechanisms of DRA recycling in Intestinal Epithelial Cells: Effect of Enteropathogenic E coli  
    Gujral T, Kumar A, Priyamvada S, Saksena S, Gill RK, Hodges K, Alrefai WA, Hecht GA and Dudeja PK, Am. J. Physiol. Cell Physiol., 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Current Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection. 
    Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, CA - 1/16/2016
  • Impact of EPEC on Intestinal Epithelial Cell Polarity. 
    Berlin, Germany - 1/14/2016
  • Impact of Enteric Pathogens on Tight Junctions. 
    Boston, MA - 1/24/2013
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Other

  • A transformation assay of herpes simplex type II strain MS in GM347 cells. 
    Hecht GA, Masters Thesis (Medical Microbiology)
    1/1/1979

Press Mentions

  • GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition Prizes
    GI Leaders Recognized by AGAs Prestigious Recognition PrizesFebruary 13th, 2020
  • Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut Health
    Here's Everything You Need to Know About Gut HealthMarch 25th, 2019
  • Local Practitioners Embrace the Gut Microbiome
    Local Practitioners Embrace the Gut MicrobiomeFebruary 11th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Enteropathogenic E. Coli Effects On Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2012
  • Interactions Of Enteropathogenic E Coli With Intestinal Epithelial CellsVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli Alter Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
  • Regulation Of Intestinal TransportNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2011
  • Molecular Training In Gastroenterology And HepatologyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2011
  • Enteropathogenic E. Coli Effects On Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • Electrophysiology/Cell Culture CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • AdministrativeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • Effects Of E. Coli On Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Enterohemorrhagic E Coli Alter Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2004
  • Faseb Conf: GI Tract IX: Mechanism Of Disease &ProtectNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001
  • Enteropathogenic E Coli Effect On Intestinal FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000
  • Regulation Of Intestinal Epithelial Paracellular FlowNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1991–1995
  • Cell Cycle Influence On Intestinal PermeabilityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1987–1988

Committees

  • Chair, AGA Microbiome Center for Research and Education 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations