Amiko M. Uchida

Amiko M. Uchida is a Physician-Scientist and Gastroenterologist at the University of Utah School of Medicine, specializing in immune disorders of the GI tract, including eosinophilic GI diseases (EGID) and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). She serves as Co-Director of the University of Utah Multidisciplinary Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic and Director of the Gastrointestinal Biobank. Her academic roles include Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology.

• Medical Degree: University of Utah School of Medicine
• Residency: University of Washington (Internal Medicine)
• Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Gastroenterology, EGID, IBD)
• Postdoctoral Training: John Garber MD, Stephanie Dougan PhD, Michael Dougan MD PhD

Dr. Uchida’s research focuses on signaling mechanisms in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), the role of diet and the microbiome in inflammation, and non-invasive diagnostic markers for EGIDs. Her clinical work emphasizes patient-centered care for immune-mediated GI disorders, with translational studies bridging bench research to clinical applications.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding EoE epidemiology, IL-33/IL-13 signaling, microbiota interactions, and economic impacts of EGIDs. She collaborates with Jun Round PhD and Kathryn Peterson MD MSCI to explore therapeutic pathways.

Dr. Uchida leads the Women in Gastroenterology Council, advocating for gender equity and physician well-being. She directs the Gastrointestinal Biobank, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between clinicians and scientists.