Gastrointestinal Surgery is part of the Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre (NDDC) and participates in collaborative research projects in medical and surgical gastroenterology. The division enjoys an international reputation for its pioneering work in colorectal cancer screening, but this is just one of a number of areas of research. Current areas of research include: Screening for colorectal cancer, early detection of adenomas and cancers and the use of new prognostic markers; Enhanced recovery after gastrointestinal surgery, optimising intravenous fluid delivery for surgical patients; Pharmacological treatments for anal fissures; Pharmacological treatments for haemorrhoids; Therapeutic interventions in the treatment of faecal incontinence; Pathogenesis of diverticular disease and gastro abdominal pain; Tissue engineering for liver regeneration; and Sepsis in the surgical patient. The University of Nottingham is consistently named as one of the most targeted universities by Britain's leading graduate employers and can offer students a head-start when it comes to their career.