ENRICHMENT PROGRAM: PROJECT SUMMARY The Enrichment Program is directed by Atul Bhan, with Kate Jeffrey serving as associate director. In these roles, Drs. Bhan and Jeffrey will review and make recommendations for the proposed speakers and topics of the CSIBD Research Seminar Series, the annual Symposium and Workshop, and the annual Current Techniques in Molecular Genetics course. They will ensure that the goals of the Enrichment Program are met, in conjunction with oversight from the Center’s Administrative Committee. Enrichment Program activities provide the CSIBD with both institutional and extramural identity. The program fortifies the Center’s research environment by introducing new information and new scientific approaches to regional research teams and establishing an outlet for communication of advancements with the larger CSIBD and Boston area scientific communities. The program enhances a scientific milieu by providing constructive feedback to Center investigators and motivating young investigators to pursue digestive disease research. The specific aims of the Enrichment Program are to (1) provide a comprehensive program of education and training to members of the CSIBD; (2) ensure that investigators are aware of the latest research relevant to the overall scientific mission of the Center; and (3) foster collaboration and interaction among CSIBD investigators.