Dr. Steven Moss

Biography

Steven Moss is a UK-trained physician-scientist whose research focuses on the pathogenesis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. He is a clinical gastroenterologist at Rhode Island Hospital and the Providence VA Medical Center. Additionally, he serves as Director of the Brown Gastroenterology Fellowship Training Program. His work investigates the role of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori in gastric cancer and its association with peptic ulcer disease and chronic gastritis. H. pylori, commonly found in the human stomach, can lead to serious health issues over time, including cancer. Dr. Moss's research aims to understand the interactions of H. pylori with human gastric epithelium and to explore vaccine development and novel diagnostics to combat H. pylori-associated diseases. He has been involved in studies evaluating H. pylori therapies and exploring bacterial-host-related factors that influence the clinical outcomes of infections. His notable contribution includes demonstrating how H. pylori disrupts the cell cycle of gastric epithelial cells, leading to apoptosis and hyperproliferation, thereby elucidating mechanisms that may contribute to cancer development. He has also held various prestigious roles, including serving on the Editorial Boards for prominent gastroenterology journals and as Chair of the Brown Medical Faculty Executive Committee. Dr. Moss continues to contribute significantly to the field of gastroenterology and H. pylori research.

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