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Bausch Health Announces 2026 Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program Winners

  • Bausch Health Companies Inc. & its gastroenterology business Salix Pharmaceuticals announced the 2026 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program recipients.
  • For the seventh consecutive year, 10 students living with gastrointestinal disease received $10,000 scholarships each.
  • The 2026 recipients were selected from over 450 applicants based on personal essays & an evaluation by an independent panel.
  • Scholarships were awarded in three categories: Undergraduate Scholar Awards, Graduate Scholar Awards, & Working and/or Single Parent's Scholar Awards.
  • Recipients include AnnaBelle Deaner, Chad Barnes, Churnika Gudla Venkata Siva, Michael Cooper, Sean Gibson, Fadi Salib, Nishant Chadha, Richard Tirado, & Elena Filip.
  • Students cited the awards as support for their educational journeys & their goals to advocate for patients with GI conditions.
  • The program aims to remove financial barriers & empower the next generation of leaders in healthcare & related fields.