Research & Innovation
Advancing Psychogastroenterology Through Behavioral
Science, Clinical Innovation, and Precision Care.
Dr. Laurie Keefer is an internationally recognized behavioral intervention
scientist whose research integrates psychology, gastroenterology, and digital health. Dr Keefer collaborates and consults with researchers around the world.
Transforming Evidence Into Better Patient Care
My research focuses on translating behavioral science into practical
clinical care. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, resilience-based
interventions, precision behavioral medicine, and implementation
science, I aim to improve quality of life and long-term outcomes for
people living with gastrointestinal disorders.
Research Domains
Advancing research in psychogastroenterology through behavioral science, clinical innovation, and patient-centered care.
Areas of Expertise
Psychogastroenterology
Integrating behavioral science and gastroenterology to improve care for digestive disorders.
IBD and DGBI
Advancing evidence-based care for inflammatory bowel disease and disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Science of Resilience
Developing resilience-based interventions that improve adaptation and quality of life for GI patients.
Implementation Science
Turning research into practical clinical solutions that improve patient care.
Behavioral Medicine
Integrating psychological strategies into medical care to support whole-person treatment and long-term wellness.
Digital Behavioral Health
Designing scalable digital solutions that expand access to behavioral healthcare beyond the clinic.
Patient-Reported Outcomes
Designing tools that measure patient experiences to improve quality of care, treatment decisions, and clinical research.
Intervention Trials
Leading innovative behavioral clinical trials that optimize effective medical therapies for gastrointestinal disorders.
Books & Publications
Explore authoritative books and clinical resources on psychogastroenterology, offering evidence-based insights and practical guidance for healthcare professionals and researchers.
Psychogastroenterology, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on psychogastroenterology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
Psychogastroenterology for Adults
A handbook for mental health
professionals and gastroenterologists.
New- translated into Polish!