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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 2d

October is National Health Literacy Month 💡—a reminder that clear, accurate health info empowers patients to make informed choices.

GI health is often misunderstood, but at the MAST Program, we’re uncovering how the gut connects to every aspect of wellbeing. 🩺📚

#HealthLiteracy #MASTProgram

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 3d

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting is almost here! 🚨 Join us in Phoenix, AZ, as the MAST Team shares new research with GI experts from around the world. 🌵

Can’t attend? Watch brief video recaps on our MAST YouTube channel.

#ACG2025 #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 5d

Dr. Mark Pimentel joined Dr. De Latour on SiriusXM’s “Internal Medicine” to dive into SIBO, IBO, and gut health. 🎙️

He even took live calls from listeners—always great to connect with people passionate about gut health.

Catch the full convo on the SiriusXM app! 📲

#InternalMedicine #MASTProgram

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 11d

Big week at the MAST Research Program! 🎉 We were honored to host Dr. Peter Slavin, President & CEO of Cedars-Sinai. Grateful for leadership that takes the time to engage with and champion the innovative teams driving the future of healthcare. 💡

#MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO #IMO

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 12d

Meet Seis! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome him to MAST as our new Program/Project Coordinator. Previously with the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, Seis supported health-tech startups. Fun fact: he’s the sixth in his namesake line—will there be a siete?

#MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 22d

It’s #PCOSAwarenessMonth!💪
In one of our #ENDO2025 abstracts, we found that a common gut bacterium can trigger PCOS-like changes in rats & those effects reversed once the bacteria were removed
🔍 These findings bring us closer to understanding the biology behind PCOS and finding new treatment options

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 29d

🌟 #WomeninMedicineMonth Spotlight 🌟

We’re proud to feature Jane Lim, MD, a dedicated GI Motility Specialist at @cedarssinai.bsky.social. She shares her inspiring perspective 👇

💜 Thank you, Dr. Lim, for your leadership, compassion, and for breaking barriers in the field of gastroenterology!

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Sep 16

MAST’s newest study highlights that bacteria found in subjects with hypothyroidism + SIBO differ from those with #SIBO alone, suggesting unique microbial signatures between the two groups

Commenting on the results shown in Figure 7, lead author Margaret Wei, MD, explains 👇

doi.org/10.1210/clin...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌟 #WomeninMedicineMonth Spotlight 🌟

This month, we honor the trailblazing women shaping the future of healthcare. @ruchimathurmd.bsky.social a physician-scientist at MAST & endocrinologist @cedarssinai.bsky.social shares what drives her

💜 Thank you for paving the way for future women in medicine!

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Sep 5

JUST published!!! 🚨

Remember our oral abstract at ENDO2025? Well the full study is now published in JCEM🎉

This study explores how endocrine health may shape microbial pathways💡

doi.org/10.1210/clin...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Aug 27

📚 In honor of back-to-school season, we want to hear from you! What questions do you have about the #microbiome or the research happening here at MAST? Reply with your questions ⬇️ and our team will try our best to answer 🤓

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Aug 27

In a feature with the @nypost.com , MAST’s @alirezaiemd.bsky.social explains why a lesser-known gut disorder (SIBO) is often misdiagnosed as IBS & what clues might tip you off it’s something else. Check out the article to learn how spot the differences!

nypost.com/2025/04/30/h...

Is it really IBS? This lesser-known stomach issue is often misdiagnosed and can cause nausea and toilet problems

Gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Rezaie explains why this gut disorder is so hard to spot – and which symptoms to look out for.

nypost.com

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hydrogen sulfide. Methane. Gut microbes. 🦠
🎥 JUST dropped: an animated breakdown of our latest paper on hydrogen sulfide & methane in breath tests and what they reveal about the microbes living in our small intestine

Full video:
youtu.be/qu4RUOFYW3s?...

H2S and CH4 on Breath Test Correlate with Small Intestinal Hydrogen Sulfide Producers & Methanogens

YouTube video by Mark Pimentel and MAST Program

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Aug 13

Happy Healthcare Heroes Week!! 🦸‍♀️🦸 From the clinic to the lab, our team works tirelessly to study the microbiome’s role in health and disease. Thank you to the healthcare heroes at MAST who turn research into better patient care! 🌟

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Aug 5

83% of Americans check their poop and doctors say that’s a GOOD thing? In a recent article, MAST’s @markpimentelmd.bsky.social shared why giving your toilet bowl a glance matters

Your bathroom habits can reveal important clues about digestive health, thyroid & more

www.health.com/americans-ch...

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 29

🏆 10 years. Top 10 specialties. Endless dedication!

@cedarssinai.bsky.social is on the @usnews.com Best Hospitals Honor Roll again!

Shoutout to Gastroenterology/GI Surgery (#2) and Diabetes/Endocrinology (#9)- two specialties at the heart of MAST’s mission to advance #microbiome research

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 23

ICYMI #ENDO2025

Our oral featured in @medscape.com which did a great job highlighting our findings on how hypothyroidism may impact the small bowel microbiome

BIG thx to Medscape for its thoughtful coverage & to @endocrinesociety.bsky.social for the opp to present

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 22

MAST @markpimentelmd.bsky.social is featured in a recent
@webmd.com article exploring the effects of traveler’s diarrhea & its potential link to #IBS

MAST research has shown that 56% of people w/ IBS tested pos. for vinculin antibodies, supporting the theory of PI-IBS

webmd.com/ibs/news/202...

MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 17

More news from #ENDO2025! 📢 Our research was featured in a @endocrinesociety.bsky.social press release👏

"As research continues, this could lead to more personalized care and earlier interventions for at-risk individuals.” - @ruchimathurmd.bsky.social

www.endocrine.org/news-and-adv...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 14

Scenes from #ENDO2025!
 Cedars-Sinai researchers showed up strong this year! Presenting work on the microbiome, hormones, and more. From insightful sessions to a well-deserved visit to the Bark Park 🐶, our team balanced science and smiles @endocrinesociety.bsky.social @endomedia.bsky.social

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 12

Kicking off Day 1 of #ENDO2025 with a strong presentation from @cedarssinai.bsky.social fellow Dr. Margaret Wei! She shared new insights on the link between SIBO and hypothyroidism, highlighting the connection between the small bowel #microbiome and endocrine system👩‍⚕️🧠🦠 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our research highlighted by @cedarssinai.bsky.social for #ENDO2025! 🎉 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

Dr. Margaret Wei, Cedars Sinai fellow/collaborator w/ MAST, will be presenting an oral on our latest findings linking hypothyroidism & SIBO 🧠🦠

cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/ced...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our latest paper shows breath gas profiles are influenced by microbial composition

📈Higher breath H₂S is linked to H₂S-producing bacteria & associated w/ looser stools
💨 Elevated CH₄ is associated with methanogens like M.smithii, and linked to constipation/IMO

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Hydrogen Sulfide and Methane on Breath Test Correlate with Human Small Intestinal Hydrogen Sulfide Producers and Methanogens - Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Background Evidence indicates that 3 gas breath testing (BT) correlates with stool microbial populations. Breath methane (CH4) levels correlate with stool Methanobrevibacter smithii levels and constip...

link.springer.com

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · Jul 8

MAST is proud to be presenting 3 posters & 1 oral at #ENDO2025 this weekend! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

From SIBO & hypothyroidism to metabolic impacts of gut microbes, our team is exploring how GI health and the endocrine system are deeply connected through the gut-thyroid axis. See you soon!

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