Jason Ken Hou

Dr. Jason Ken Hou is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Medicine-Gastroenterology. He serves as Director of the GI & Hepatology Fellowship Program and Director of Research for the IBD program at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. His clinical specialization includes inflammatory bowel disease management.

• Academic Appointments: Baylor College of Medicine (2025)
• Research Focus: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Microscopic Colitis, Celiac Disease
• Leadership Roles: Fellowship Program Director, IBD Research Director

Dr. Hou's research spans dietary factors in IBD development, healthcare cost sustainability, and treatment strategies for Crohn's disease. His work appears in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, American Journal of Gastroenterology, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Scientific recognition includes:

• AGA/AASLD Scholar Travel Award (2010)
• Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation National Visiting Fellow (2009)
• Chief Medical Resident at Baylor (2006-2007)
• Multiple research fellowships including Katz Summer Research Fellowship (2000)