In a major move to strengthen the link between digestive and mental health, Cylinder Health — formerly Vivante Health — has appointed Dr. Grace Niu as Head of Gut-Brain Health and Dr. Ujjwal Ramtekkar to its Clinical Advisory Board. Both experts bring deep clinical and academic experience in neuroscience and behavioral medicine, signaling a strategic push toward integrated gut-brain care.
With over 70 million Americans affected by GI disorders, Cylinder’s virtual platform already supports patients with conditions like IBS, chronic pain, anxiety, and disordered eating. The new appointments will expand gut-brain–specific therapy, clinical triage, and digital psychological care across all 50 states.