Dr. Sarosiek graduated from the Medical University of Bialystok in Poland. She is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association, and a member of the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society, the Association for Women in Science-Texas Chapter, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals and Society of Clinical Research Associates. She is also a Founding Member of Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health Scientific Advisory Committee and the Founding Chair of Mentoring Committee of Women in Medicine and Science Organization at TTUHSC, El Paso. Dr. Sarosiek has been recognized and has received a number of honors including: American College of Gastroenterology Governor’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Research, ranked as Top Ten Research Faculty at Kansas University Medical Center, Recognition of Outstanding Accomplishments in Management of Gastroparesis at KUMC, Recognition of Excellence with Enterra Therapy- 10 Years’ Experience, PLF SOM Dean’s Excellence in Research Award and Outstanding Research Mentor Award. Dr.Sarosiek is an expert in Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility with over 20 years of expertise in conducting federal, investigator initiated trials, industry funded multicenter, national and international, randomized clinical trials. As a leader of the GI Motility research team, Dr. Sarosiek was able to establish a very motivated, successful and reputable Center of the NIH/NIDDK Gastroparesis Clinical Research Consortium (GpCRC) in El Paso, TX

Her research interest revolves around upper GI motility disorders including gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting syndrome and therapy through implementation of gastrointestinal neurostimulation. The major aspect of her research carrier is dedicated to therapeutic use of neuromodulation, electrical stimulation pacemakers, transcutaneous electrical acupuncture and new generation of the diagnostic procedure including wireless motility SmartPill capsule technology. She has over 300 research publications, including book chapters, articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and abstracts. Dr. Irene Sarosiek has presented the results of original and collaborative research at more than 80 international and national meetings and conferences. She also has acted as the reviewer of different medical and biological journals. She has acted as invited speaker and faculty at the national / international scientific and medical meetings and symposia. Her research has been funded by the NIH/NIDDK, NIH/DCC, NIH Small Business support, American College of Gastroenterology, American Diabetes Association, and Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health.

Tamis Bright, MD graduated from Loyola Stritch Medical School and completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Colorado. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine and has been the Chief of Endocrinology at Texas Tech University for 21 years, with focus on diabetes and thyroid diseases. Dr.Bright is also the Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency, and has been honoured with many awards for her teaching of residents and medical students. She has published numerous articles on diabetes and is a frequent lecturer on diabetes management and complications.

Diabetes and Thyroid diseases

Prof.Richard Ceska completed his M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague.He is Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague Head of the Center of Preventive Cardiology, President of the Czech Society of Internal Medicine Secretary of the International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS),Chair of the IAS Federation for Europe Member of Administrative Council of European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM)

Internal Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Clinical Lipid ology and Metabolism

Prof.Richard Ceska completed his M.D., Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague.He is Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague Head of the Center of Preventive Cardiology, President of the Czech Society of Internal Medicine Secretary of the International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS),Chair of the IAS Federation for Europe Member of Administrative Council of European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM)

Internal Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Clinical Lipid ology and Metabolism

Dr.Fraer is currently working as Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine - Nephrology University of Lowa Carver College of Medicine.He has completed his MD, Medicine, Grigore T Popa School of Medicine, University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Romania.He is Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology Diplomat, American Board of Internal Medicine Board Certified in Disability Assessment ,ECFMG Certificate MD Diploma BCLS, ACLS Certification

Internal Medicine,Nephrology