The National Pancreas Foundation

Finding Balance, Purpose, and Joy: A Conversation with Dr. Taylor Riall

Dr. Taylor Riall has spent her career caring for patients with pancreatic disease. As a surgeon, mentor, and researcher, she is known for her compassion and deep respect for the people she treats. But when she herself became a patient in 2021, her outlook shifted in ways that changed how she practices medicine, mentors [...]

2025-10-30T22:12:06-04:00October 23rd, 2025|

Discovering the Pancreas Through Mentorship and Collaboration

Discovering the Pancreas Through Mentorship and Collaboration  Anna Evans Phillips, MD, shares her unconventional journey from a history major to a physician-scientist in pancreatology. A transformative research fellowship introduced her to pancreas research, mentorship, and the value of collaboration. Dr. Evans Phillips also shares how organizations like The NPF and CAPER can play key [...]

2025-05-26T16:14:39-04:00May 22nd, 2025|

Mentorship in the Pancreas Disease Field

Mentorship in the Pancreas Disease Field The field of pancreas disease research and treatment is evolving, with new discoveries and technologies shaping the way we diagnose and manage pancreas disease. To continue this, mentorship plays a critical role in shaping the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals. Dr. Peter Banks has been [...]

2025-05-22T16:49:56-04:00March 9th, 2025|

Soniya’s Story

How old were you when you had your first bout of FCS? What were the symptoms? When I was a baby, younger than a year old, I had a soft lump on my upper back just between my shoulder blades. My parents had taken me to the doctor to get it checked out. They [...]

2024-07-03T15:17:37-04:00July 6th, 2022|
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