Dr. Anton Emmanuel obtained his medical degree from London University. He is an academic Neuro-Gastroenterologist and Consultant Gastroenterologist. His clinical work encompasses being the director of the GI Physiology Unit, providing a general gastroenterology service. His research includes basic gut neurophysiology and the study of the aetiology and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders of the upper and lower gut. He currently supervises five post-graduate research fellows undertaking higher degrees, with laboratory work undertaken jointly with colleagues. He is the Editor of the journal "Frontline Gastroenterology." His areas of expertise include neuro-gastroenterology, IBS, pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, constipation, colorectal disorders, oesophageal disorders, faecal incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and neurological disease.