Dr. David Whitcomb

Professor David C. Whitcomb MD PhD is a pioneer in the use of mathematics, genetics, neurosciences, immunology, epidemiology and clinical sciences to study complex inflammation disorders and cancer risks with a focus on the pancreas. He served as Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh from 1999 to 2016, building it into a top-tier Gastroenterology program. With 25 years of continuous NIH funding, he built one of the top human genetics programs for complex digestive diseases. His research, education and organizational innovations in precision medicine are studied and emulated by other programs throughout the world.