Gastroenterologist David Ahlquist, MD, has received a Mayo Clinic named professorship, according to a news release.
Named professorships are the highest academic distinction for faculty members at Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Ahlquis is a physician in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology in the department of internal medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He is recognized as the Carol M. Gatton Professor of Digestive Diseases Research.
The professorship honors Peter Carryer, MD, who served as a physician in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology, department of internal medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and was board and operations chair of Mayo Health System. He retired in 2010.
Dr. Ahlquist is recognized for his research in the early detection of colorectal and other gastrointestinal masses. His research has focused particularly on the development and clinical validation of accurate and user-friendly screening tools.
Dr. Ahlquist received his MD from Mayo Medical School, according to is bio. He completed his residency and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. He also completed a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.
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