Nicholas J. Shaheen

Nicholas J. Shaheen is a Bozymski-Heizer Distinguished Professor and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology within the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He also serves as the Principal Investigator of UNC's CTSA (North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute - NC TraCS).

Dr. Shaheen's research focuses on clinical epidemiology, clinical and translational research, and clinical trial design, with particular emphasis on Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. His work spans gastrointestinal biology, disease mechanisms, and clinical management strategies for complex GI conditions. His research has significantly contributed to clinical guidelines in gastroenterology.

His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with over 400 publications, demonstrating expertise in Barrett's esophagus management, colonoscopy quality metrics, and the epidemiology of gastrointestinal diseases. His recent work has focused on clinical guidelines, quality indicators for endoscopic procedures, and the burden of GI diseases in the United States.

• Pilot and Feasibility Award 1998 from CGIBD
• Bozymski-Heizer Distinguished Professorship

Dr. Shaheen has extensive experience mentoring medical students, junior faculty, and graduate students in clinical research. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple federally funded studies of Barrett's esophagus, providing collaborative opportunities through the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease. His collaborators include prominent researchers such as Barnes, Barritt, Moon, Dellon, Keku, Peery, and Sandler.

As Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and PI of NC TraCS, Dr. Shaheen leads significant research teams focused on translational studies that bridge basic science discoveries with clinical applications in gastroenterology.