David Alpers, M.D.

DEPARTMENT OF Int Med - Gastroenterology
Keywords: animal model, fat absorption, intestine, mucosal/bacterial interactions

Dr. Alpers’ research activities include the structure/function relationships of the vitamin B12 binding proteins and the biological role of intestinal alkaline phosphatase in intestinal physiology, especially fat absorption. His clinical research has focused on the psychiatric aspects of functional and inflammatory bowel disease.