Charles Dye

Charles Dye, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology) at Penn State University's College of Medicine. He specializes in advanced interventional endoscopy and holds clinical appointments at Penn State Health Endoscopy Center and Penn State Health Medicine in Hershey, PA. His clinical services include ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection, cryotherapy, and EUS-guided procedures for gastrointestinal disorders.

Education:
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1995)
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals (1998)
Fellowships: Gastroenterology (2001) and Therapeutic Endoscopy (2002), University of Chicago Hospitals.

Research Focus:
Dr. Dye's research targets interventional endoscopy innovations, including the NIH-funded CHARM II trial for pancreatic cyst ablation, endoscopic cryotherapy, and the Chimera Project (an EUS-guided device for radiofrequency ablation). His work emphasizes cancerous/pre-cancerous gastrointestinal conditions and endoscopic technology development.

Publications:
His recent articles (2017–2024) explore endoscopic therapies for colorectal polyps, pancreatic cysts, and esophageal disruptions, emphasizing randomized trials, long-term efficacy, and novel techniques like vacuum therapy and cryotherapy.

Technology Development:
He collaborates with Penn State Bioengineering on the Chimera Project, developing EUS-guided devices for solid tumor ablation. No awards or student advisees are documented.