MAST Research Program

Medically Associated Science and Technology Program @CedarsSinai

A multidisciplinary team studying the human #microbiome and finding new ways to help patients

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We're working to build more solutions for conditions of the microbiome - from #IBS and ##SIBO to PCOS and #Diabetes. How can you help?

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Still looking for volunteers in the greater LA area! 👩‍🔬🧪 Contact us using the link in the comments.

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June is Men’s Health Month, a reminder that taking care of your health is not something to put off until tomorrow.

At MAST, we know that digestive symptoms can have a significant impact on quality of life, yet many men delay seeking medical care or dismiss symptoms as something they simply have to live with. Whether it's ongoing bloating, abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or other digestive concerns, early conversations with healthcare providers can make a difference.

This Men’s Health Month, we encourage men to prioritize their health, listen to their bodies, and seek answers when something doesn’t feel right.

Better health starts with being heard, asking questions, and taking that first step toward care.

#MensHealthMonth #MensHealth #GutHealth #Microbiome #GIResearch #IBS #SIBO #DigestiveHealth #MASTProgram

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As Digestive Health Month comes to a close, we’re recognizing World Digestive Health Day by continuing the conversation around the importance of gut health and the patients living with digestive disorders every day.

At MAST, digestive health isn’t just something we focus on in May; it’s at the center of everything we do. Digestive diseases impact millions worldwide, yet many patients still face delayed diagnoses, stigma, or feeling dismissed in their healthcare journey. Awareness and research are critical to changing that.

This World Digestive Health Day, we celebrate the progress being made in digestive health research while continuing to push forward toward a future with better understanding, better treatments, and better outcomes for patients.

#WorldDigestiveHealthDay #DigestiveHealthMonth #GutHealth #Microbiome #GIResearch #IBS #SIBO #DigestiveHealth #MASTProgram

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Today, on International Day of Action for Women’s Health, we recognize the importance of listening to women, believing women, and taking women’s symptoms seriously.

For women living with IBS and other digestive disorders, pain is minimized, symptoms are dismissed, and answers are delayed. Medical gaslighting remains a real barrier to care, and it can have lasting impacts on both physical and mental health.

At MAST, our research is driven by the belief that every patient deserves to be heard. Through advancing the science of the gut microbiome and GI health, we hope to help create a future where women receive the validation, care, and treatment they deserve.

Because being told “it’s all in your head” is not healthcare. Listening is.

#InternationalDayOfActionForWomensHealth #WomensHealth #IBS #GutHealth #DigestiveHealth #Microbiome #MASTProgram

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Diagnosed with Diarrhea?

Cedars-Sinai is conducting a research study evaluating a potential new treatment for IBS-D.

✔ Ages 18+
✔ Colonoscopy within 3 years
✔ No recent antibiotics
Compensation available.

For more information or to see if you qualify, please click on the link below or contact the study team: [email protected]

Or call:
310-423-3792

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The conversation around thyroid health and the gut microbiome is growing!

Following Cedars-Sinai’s recent feature on Dr. Ruchi Mathur and MAST’s research, MedPage Today is now highlighting these findings and the emerging connection between hypothyroidism and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

Our research found that patients with hypothyroidism may have more than double the risk of developing SIBO, with even higher risk seen in autoimmune thyroid disease, adding to the growing understanding of how the microbiome may influence health far beyond the GI tract.

At MAST, we are proud to continue advancing research that not only deepens our scientific understanding but also helps improve the lives of the patients affected by these conditions every day.

We’re excited to see this work gaining broader attention and grateful to everyone involved in pushing this research forward.

🔗 Read the MedPage Today linked below
#MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #Hypothyroidism #SIBO #ThyroidHealth #GutMicrobiome

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New findings from Cedars-Sinai are highlighting an important connection between thyroid health and the gut microbiome. 🦠

Research led by Dr. Ruchi Mathur and the MAST team found that patients with hypothyroidism may be at greater risk for developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), further emphasizing the complex relationship between endocrine and GI health.

At MAST, we’re proud to support research that continues to uncover the ways the microbiome influences whole-body health, helping pave the way for more personalized care.

Congratulations to Dr. Mathur and the entire research team on this exciting work!

🔗 Read the full Cedars-Sinai article linked below

#MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #Hypothyroidism #SIBO #ThyroidHealth #GutMicrobiome

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At MAST, every month is Digestive Health Month — but May gives us an extra reason to spotlight the importance of gut health and digestive wellness. 🍽️💙🚽

Digestive Health Month is a time to raise awareness about the impact GI conditions have on millions of people worldwide and the importance of continued research and education in this space.

At the MAST Program, we are committed to advancing research that improves our understanding of the gut microbiome, IBS, SIBO, and other digestive disorders.

Digestive health plays a vital role in overall well-being, and increasing awareness can help encourage earlier conversations, better care, and continued scientific innovation.

This month, we recognize the researchers, clinicians, patients, and advocates working to move digestive health forward every day.

#DigestiveHealthMonth #GutHealth #Microbiome #GIResearch #IBS #SIBO #DigestiveHealth #MASTProgram

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The MAST Program is currently looking for participants in a clinical trial for a new therapy.

If you are a patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D), have had a colonoscopy in the last 3 years, and live in the greater LA area, please contact us.

You can find the link to the study in our bio. Please feel free to fill out the form or give us a call at [phone]

#MASTProgram #IBS #IBSD #ClinicalTrial

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One week after DDW 2026, we’re still reflecting on an inspiring few days filled with groundbreaking science, meaningful conversations, and exciting new ideas in digestive health research.

We’re proud to have contributed to the growing conversation around the gut microbiome, IBS, SIBO, and GI health, and we’re even more excited for what comes next.

Thank you to everyone who connected with the MAST team at @DDWMeeting. We’re energized by the momentum and look forward to continuing to advance research that makes a difference!

#DDW2026 #DigestiveDiseaseWeek #GutHealth #Microbiome #GIResearch #IBS #SIBO #MASTProgram

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May is National Women’s Health Month, and today, on National Women’s Checkup Day, the MAST Program is encouraging women to make their health a priority. 💜

Routine checkups and preventive care play an important role in overall wellness, helping identify concerns early and supporting long-term health.

From digestive health to the gut microbiome and beyond, women’s health research continues to advance our understanding of how to improve care and outcomes for patients everywhere.

Today is a reminder to schedule that appointment, ask questions, and take time for your health — because prevention and awareness matter.

#WomensHealthMonth #NationalWomensCheckupDay #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO #IMO #PCOS #Obesity #GutMicrobiome

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What an incredible week at #DDW2026 in Chicago!

From oral presentations to poster sessions, inspiring conversations to new collaborations, DDW 2026 was an unforgettable experience for the MAST team.

This year, our team gave 5 oral presentations and 14 poster presentations, a reflection of the dedication, curiosity, and teamwork that drives our research every day.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our presentations, connected with our team, and helped make this conference so meaningful. We’re leaving Chicago energized, inspired, and excited for what’s ahead.

Check out some of the many photos from our time at DDW 2026! 📸

#DDW2026 #DigestiveDiseaseWeek #GutMicrobiome #GIResearch #MicrobiomeResearch #DigestiveHealth #MASTProgram

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🏁 Final day of DDW 2026!

As Digestive Disease Week comes to a close, the MAST Program is proud to finish the conference with a strong final day of research presentations, including 1 oral presentation and 7 poster presentations showcasing the work of our incredible team.

Can’t make it? Video summaries of our oral presentation and posters #1699, #1261, #1263, #1266, #1264, #1293, and #1260 are on MAST's YouTube channel.

This week has been filled with meaningful conversations, new collaborations, and exciting opportunities to share research focused on the gut microbiome and GI health. We’re grateful to everyone who attended our sessions, connected with our team, and helped make DDW 2026 such a memorable experience.

One last day of science, discussion, and discovery—let’s finish strong!

#DDW2026 #MASTProgram #DigestiveDiseaseWeek #GIResearch #GutHealth #Microbiome

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⚡ Day 3 at DDW 2026!

The momentum continues as the MAST Program heads into another full day of presentations, discussions, and collaboration at Digestive Disease Week.

Following along from afar? Video summaries of our ePoster presentation and poster #1426 are available on the MAST YouTube channel.

More updates coming soon as DDW continues!

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