Pancreatitis: Facts and Fiction
Pancreatitis can be a long-lasting condition where the health of the pancreas worsens over time. In our April 2020 webinar, Pancreatitis: Facts & Fiction, we review some of the common misperceptions about this complex condition. This presentation is led by world-renowned pancreas expert and Ariel Co-Founder, Dr. David Whitcomb and Dr. Mark Haupt. Do You […]
PGx Facts Sheet/Discussion Guide
What Is A Clinical Trial?
Table of Contents What is a Clinical Trial? In the United States, the Food & Drug Administration, or FDA, sets the guidelines and regulations surrounding clinical trials. Clinical trials are used to test the safety and efficacy of new treatment options, including drugs, behavioral modifications, diets, and medical devices [1]. Once approved, a therapy can […]
Research at Ariel: An Exploration of Genetic Variants in 100 Pancreatitis Patients
Thanks to patients who volunteer for scientific research with Ariel. Ariel researchers continue to study and describe the genetic changes that may predispose to pancreatitis. In a new study led by Dr. Mitch Ellison published in the journal Pancreas, the team studied how combinations of genetic changes, or variants, might make people more susceptible to […]
Participating in Research
What is scientific research and why is it important? Scientific research, in the context of medicine, acts as the foundation for many therapies, techniques, and policies that exist today. At its core, each research study aims to answer a question. This main question is also known as the hypothesis of the research study. […]