To recognize Black History Month, we want to highlight a member of NASPGHAN who has made a significant impact on our field. Eric Sibley, MD, Phd is currently a Professor with tenure at Stanford University. In addition to conducting research aimed at defining molecular mechanisms of intestinal development, Dr. Sibley held several leadership positions in the pediatric gastroenterology community over the course of his accomplished career. He was Editor-In-Chief of JPGN from 2006 to 2010, Chair/Vice-Chair of the AGA Section of Growth, Development and Aging from 2007 to 2011, and Director of the NASPGHAN Junior Faculty Mentoring Program since 2016. He also won the NASPGHAN Distinguished Service Award in 2017.
Below are a few facts about Dr. Sibley:
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Favorite GI disease: Celiac disease
Hobbies: Sports fan, stone fruit tree arborist
Favorite Vacation Spot: Maui, Hawaii
Favorite Activist: Martin Luther King, Jr
Book You Recommend: Gandhi
Best Career Advice You’ve Received: “publish or perish “(not necessarily true, but a thought to consider)
