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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

MAST is officially on LinkedIn! 💙 Follow for the latest GI research, clinical studies, and discoveries shaping the future of care—from microbiome science to breakthroughs that move from lab to patients. 🔬 #LinkedIn #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO #IMO #PCOS #Obesity #GutMicrobiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Let’s talk about constipation 💬 December is Constipation Awareness Month. Constipation affects millions and causes 1.5M+ U.S. healthcare visits yearly. Signs include fewer bowel movements, hard stools, straining, bloating, or pain. Don’t ignore ongoing symptoms—talk to a provider.

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to give back. If you'd like to make an impact, please support the MAST Program. Your generosity fuels research and advances patient care. Scan the QR code or visit our site. Thank you! 💙⛵️ #GivingTuesday #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the MAST Program! 🦃✨ Before you enjoy your feast, here are a few digestive tips to help you feel your best. Take a moment to appreciate your loved ones—and know we’re truly grateful for YOU. 🤍 #HappyThanksgiving #MASTProgram #Diabetes #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO #IMO

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Grateful for all who make MAST’s work possible—our donors, leaders, partners, and participants. Your support drives the research and innovation that improve patient lives. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 #Thankful #HappyThanksgiving

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Drs. Pimentel and Rezaie traveled to Veracruz for SENGA 2025 to present the latest updates on SIBO, IMO, and SIFO. MAST is proud to be represented at this key GI event, fostering collaboration and advances in gut health. #SENGA2025 #MASTProgram #SIBO #IMO #GutMicrobiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🌟 Big news from MAST! We’ve launched PREIMAGINE, the pediatric extension of REIMAGINE, advancing our understanding of the developing microbiome and its impact on child health. Huge thanks to the families making this work possible. Learn more on our site. #PREIMAGINE #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

MAST recognizes World Diabetes Day 🌍—a reminder of diabetes awareness, prevention & management. We’re answering top questions on diabetes & GI health, advancing research on the gut microbiome’s role in insulin resistance, inflammation & metabolism. 🩸 #WorldDiabetesDay #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

MAST’s Said Bogatyrev, PhD, represented us at the 10th International Conference on Clinical Metagenomics in Geneva 🇨🇭, presenting QUASAR — our innovative quantitative sequencing software driving new insights in clinical metagenomics. #QUASAR #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🚀 At MAST, we’re exploring how the small bowel microbiome shapes metabolic diseases like Type 2 diabetes — supporting Cedars-Sinai’s 34 years of ADA-accredited excellence in diabetes care. 💙 #NationalDiabetesAwarenessMonth #MASTProgram #Diabetes #CedarsSinai

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🎥 New video abstract now live on MAST’s YouTube! We break down our JCEM publication analyzing small bowel microbes and long-term SIBO risk in people with hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis. Watch for a quick visual overview 🔍📈 #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #SIBO #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

The ACG Annual Meeting kicks off today! 🚨 The MAST Team is in Phoenix sharing cutting-edge GI research on the gut microbiome, diet, and digestive health. 🌵🔥 Catch quick video synopses on the MAST YouTube channel for key insights! 🎥 #ACG2025 #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

October is National Health Literacy Month 💡—a reminder that clear, accurate health info empowers patients to make informed choices. GI health is often misunderstood, but at the MAST Program, we’re uncovering how the gut connects to every aspect of wellbeing. 🩺📚 #HealthLiteracy #MASTProgram

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting is almost here! 🚨 Join us in Phoenix, AZ, as the MAST Team shares new research with GI experts from around the world. 🌵 Can’t attend? Watch brief video recaps on our MAST YouTube channel. #ACG2025 #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Dr. Mark Pimentel joined Dr. De Latour on SiriusXM’s “Internal Medicine” to dive into SIBO, IBO, and gut health. 🎙️ He even took live calls from listeners—always great to connect with people passionate about gut health. Catch the full convo on the SiriusXM app! 📲 #InternalMedicine #MASTProgram

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Big week at the MAST Research Program! 🎉 We were honored to host Dr. Peter Slavin, President & CEO of Cedars-Sinai. Grateful for leadership that takes the time to engage with and champion the innovative teams driving the future of healthcare. 💡 #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome #IBS #SIBO #IMO

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Meet Seis! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome him to MAST as our new Program/Project Coordinator. Previously with the Cedars-Sinai Accelerator, Seis supported health-tech startups. Fun fact: he’s the sixth in his namesake line—will there be a siete? #MASTProgram #CedarsSinai #Microbiome

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It’s #PCOSAwarenessMonth!💪 In one of our #ENDO2025 abstracts, we found that a common gut bacterium can trigger PCOS-like changes in rats & those effects reversed once the bacteria were removed 🔍 These findings bring us closer to understanding the biology behind PCOS and finding new treatment options

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🌟 #WomeninMedicineMonth Spotlight 🌟 We’re proud to feature Jane Lim, MD, a dedicated GI Motility Specialist at @cedarssinai.bsky.social. She shares her inspiring perspective 👇 💜 Thank you, Dr. Lim, for your leadership, compassion, and for breaking barriers in the field of gastroenterology!

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

MAST’s newest study highlights that bacteria found in subjects with hypothyroidism + SIBO differ from those with #SIBO alone, suggesting unique microbial signatures between the two groups Commenting on the results shown in Figure 7, lead author Margaret Wei, MD, explains 👇 doi.org/10.1210/clin...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🌟 #WomeninMedicineMonth Spotlight 🌟 This month, we honor the trailblazing women shaping the future of healthcare. @ruchimathurmd.bsky.social a physician-scientist at MAST & endocrinologist @cedarssinai.bsky.social shares what drives her 💜 Thank you for paving the way for future women in medicine!

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

JUST published!!! 🚨 Remember our oral abstract at ENDO2025? Well the full study is now published in JCEM🎉 This study explores how endocrine health may shape microbial pathways💡 doi.org/10.1210/clin...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

📚 In honor of back-to-school season, we want to hear from you! What questions do you have about the #microbiome or the research happening here at MAST? Reply with your questions ⬇️ and our team will try our best to answer 🤓

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

In a feature with the @nypost.com , MAST’s @alirezaiemd.bsky.social explains why a lesser-known gut disorder (SIBO) is often misdiagnosed as IBS & what clues might tip you off it’s something else. Check out the article to learn how spot the differences! nypost.com/2025/04/30/h...

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Is it really IBS? This lesser-known stomach issue is often misdiagnosed and can cause nausea and toilet problems

Gastroenterologist Dr. Ali Rezaie explains why this gut disorder is so hard to spot – and which symptoms to look out for.

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Hydrogen sulfide. Methane. Gut microbes. 🦠 🎥 JUST dropped: an animated breakdown of our latest paper on hydrogen sulfide & methane in breath tests and what they reveal about the microbes living in our small intestine Full video: youtu.be/qu4RUOFYW3s?...

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H2S and CH4 on Breath Test Correlate with Small Intestinal Hydrogen Sulfide Producers & Methanogens

YouTube video by Mark Pimentel and MAST Program

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Happy Healthcare Heroes Week!! 🦸‍♀️🦸 From the clinic to the lab, our team works tirelessly to study the microbiome’s role in health and disease. Thank you to the healthcare heroes at MAST who turn research into better patient care! 🌟

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

83% of Americans check their poop and doctors say that’s a GOOD thing? In a recent article, MAST’s @markpimentelmd.bsky.social shared why giving your toilet bowl a glance matters Your bathroom habits can reveal important clues about digestive health, thyroid & more www.health.com/americans-ch...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

🏆 10 years. Top 10 specialties. Endless dedication! @cedarssinai.bsky.social is on the @usnews.com Best Hospitals Honor Roll again! Shoutout to Gastroenterology/GI Surgery (#2) and Diabetes/Endocrinology (#9)- two specialties at the heart of MAST’s mission to advance #microbiome research

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

ICYMI #ENDO2025 Our oral featured in @medscape.com which did a great job highlighting our findings on how hypothyroidism may impact the small bowel microbiome BIG thx to Medscape for its thoughtful coverage & to @endocrinesociety.bsky.social for the opp to present www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

MAST @markpimentelmd.bsky.social is featured in a recent @webmd.com article exploring the effects of traveler’s diarrhea & its potential link to #IBS MAST research has shown that 56% of people w/ IBS tested pos. for vinculin antibodies, supporting the theory of PI-IBS webmd.com/ibs/news/202...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

More news from #ENDO2025! 📢 Our research was featured in a @endocrinesociety.bsky.social press release👏 "As research continues, this could lead to more personalized care and earlier interventions for at-risk individuals.” - @ruchimathurmd.bsky.social www.endocrine.org/news-and-adv...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Scenes from #ENDO2025!  Cedars-Sinai researchers showed up strong this year! Presenting work on the microbiome, hormones, and more. From insightful sessions to a well-deserved visit to the Bark Park 🐶, our team balanced science and smiles @endocrinesociety.bsky.social @endomedia.bsky.social

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Kicking off Day 1 of #ENDO2025 with a strong presentation from @cedarssinai.bsky.social fellow Dr. Margaret Wei! She shared new insights on the link between SIBO and hypothyroidism, highlighting the connection between the small bowel #microbiome and endocrine system👩‍⚕️🧠🦠 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Our research highlighted by @cedarssinai.bsky.social for #ENDO2025! 🎉 @endocrinesociety.bsky.social Dr. Margaret Wei, Cedars Sinai fellow/collaborator w/ MAST, will be presenting an oral on our latest findings linking hypothyroidism & SIBO 🧠🦠 cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/ced...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Our latest paper shows breath gas profiles are influenced by microbial composition 📈Higher breath H₂S is linked to H₂S-producing bacteria & associated w/ looser stools 💨 Elevated CH₄ is associated with methanogens like M.smithii, and linked to constipation/IMO link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Hydrogen Sulfide and Methane on Breath Test Correlate with Human Small Intestinal Hydrogen Sulfide Producers and Methanogens - Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Background Evidence indicates that 3 gas breath testing (BT) correlates with stool microbial populations. Breath methane (CH4) levels correlate with stool Methanobrevibacter smithii levels and constip...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

MAST is proud to be presenting 3 posters & 1 oral at #ENDO2025 this weekend! @endocrinesociety.bsky.social From SIBO & hypothyroidism to metabolic impacts of gut microbes, our team is exploring how GI health and the endocrine system are deeply connected through the gut-thyroid axis. See you soon!

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

What does #WorldMicrobiomeDay mean to those of us at MAST? Let’s find out! 👇 Overall, today is a great chance to spread awareness on the small bowel microbiome & how it impacts different aspects of health and disease Visit our website to catch up on the latest! csmast.com

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Most IBS drug studies focus on what works. But what about harm? We analyzed 54 clinical trials to calculate number needed to harm (NNH) for common IBS meds -Rifaximin=safest -Tricyclics, alosetron, tenapanor=highest risk -NNH+NNT=better patient-centered decisions journals.lww.com/ajg/abstract...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Some Wednesday Wisdom from #DDW2025! Throwing it back to @markpimentelmd.bsky.social closing out his ‘SIBO: Hype or Hip?’ presentation with a powerful reminder: SIBO is real and there is HOPE in the progress being made through research to understand, diagnose, and treat it @ddwmeeting.bsky.social

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Artificial sweeteners are in your snacks AND vape @webmd.com article investigates neotame, a sweetener found in disposable e-cigs & processed foods. MAST's @ruchimathurmd.bsky.social weighs in on the growing concerns surrounding how these sweeteners may impact our health webmd.com/diet/news/20...

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Today we celebrated an emotional (and fun!) farewell as we sent off Mo, Sepideh, and Dilara on their next big adventures- residency and medical school! Wishing you all the success in this next chapter of your careers. Once a MASTer, always a MASTer! 🫶

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Now in press‼️📢 Adding to the dialogue, the newest evidence-based consensus on perioperative management for patients taking GLP-1RAs informed by a systematic review of clinical outcomes & gastric emptying data Proud to share that MAST endocrinologist Ruchi Mathur, MD was a co-author on this work

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Presenting author, Maria Villianueva-Millan, shares how CS-06 may be an important #microbiome therapy for the treatment of methane-associated constipation: youtu.be/5hO5LBbcqnw?... Go to our YouTube to watch poster summary videos where our presenting authors highlight takeaways from their posters

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CS-06 Reduce Methane Production in Stool Culture and Improves Phenotype in Rat Model of Constipation

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

It's #ClinicalTrialsDay! Today we celebrate the contributions of our REIMAGINE study subjects + those who have taken part in any of our clinical trials, as well as the dedicated clinical research team! Your commitment is helping us ✨reimagine✨ how the small bowel #microbiome influences disease 🙌

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This #NationalHospitalWeek, we’re proud to recognize the incredible hospital workers at @cedarssinai.bsky.social. At the MAST Program, we’re honored to advance microbiome research that improves patient care. Here’s to the dedication and innovation that drive our hospital community every day!! 💙🏥

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MAST Research Program @mastprogram.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Incredible time at #DDW2025! With so many posters, talks, & everything in between... a few standout moments: ➡️ Dr. Pimentel’s oral on low-dose rifaximin+NAC for IBS-D ➡️ Dr. Germano’s oral on a palatable elemental diet for #SIBO & #IMO ➡️ Dr. Kamboj’s oral linking GERD & Barrett’s to the #microbiome

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