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11301 Wilshire BlvdWest Los Angeles Vamc 114/217eLos Angeles, CA 90073
Phone+1 310-268-3879
Fax+1 310-268-4811
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Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1980 - 1983
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1979
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Lipopolysaccharide transport during long-chain fatty acid exposure is mediated by caveolin-1 dependent endocytosis in murine jejunum.Yasutada Akiba, Shin Nishii, Akinori Mizoguchi, Suguru Ito, Jonathan D Kaunitz
Tissue Barriers. 2025-03-25 - Alteration of the microbiota with vancomycin and high-fiber diet affects short-chain fatty acid/free fatty acid receptor signaling in rat caecum.Jasmin Ballout, Yasutada Akiba, Jonathan D Kaunitz, Andreas Schwiertz, Gemma Mazzuoli-Weber
The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 2025-02-22 - Unusual Cutaneous Metastasis in a Patient with Cholangiocarcinoma.Elaine Dong, Sharona Yashar, Mark Mandelkern, Jonathan Kaunitz
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
- Selective Tracking of FFAR3-Expressing Neurons Supports Receptor Coupling to N-type Calcium Channels in Mouse Sympathetic NeuronsNovember 26th, 2018
Grant Support
- Luminal Factors Affecting Duodenal Protection and ChemosensingVA GREATER LOS ANGELES HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2012–2027
- Duodenal Mucosal Defense MechanismsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
- An In Vitro System For The Study Of Epithelial Bicarbonate SecretionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2010
- Duodenal Muscosal Defense MechanismsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2007
- Duodenal Mucosal Defense MechanismNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2001
- Colonic Proton Pump--Role In Electrolyte AbsorptionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1987–1990
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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