American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Time is running out to apply for AGA’s Research Scholar Awards by the Dec. 4 deadline. Don’t miss out on $300,000 over three years in financial support to protect your time for GI research and help you establish your career 🚀. Apply today! AGA Research Scholar Awards (5 awards)  AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award in Pancreatic Cancer (1 award) Complete award details, including sample applications and tips for applying are found here: https://ow.ly/ToZ950TG473

Did you know November is 𝘊. 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧 Awareness Month? This infection from bacterium that can grow in the intestines can cause bad GI symptoms. We have resources to help you with patient education and in practice: https://ow.ly/a11J50TY8Av.

Ready to learn the newest developments about the microbiome's role in health and disease? Attend the 2025 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit, March 15-16, 2025, in Washington, D.C.. to get the latest research! Registration is now open. Explore the programming: https://lnkd.in/eYFqJ_VT.

We’re calling on the FDA to retain access to conventional fecal microbiota transplantation. Not doing so would be a step backwards for treating patients with C. diff. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Vj0U50TXwBK.

New multi-society guidance: Most patients can continue to safely take glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists as prescribed before undergoing elective surgery and GI endoscopies ➡️ https://ow.ly/r54q50TVN0U This new guidance provides clarity across GIs, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. AGA developed this guidance in partnership with: American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, INC., THE International Society of Perioperative Care of Patients with Obesity (ISPCOP) Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Last call! Applications for AGA committees and course director positions are due Nov. 1 — don't forget to submit your application. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone in GI who is... ▪️ A visionary thinker ▪️ Passionate about making a positive impact on GI ▪️ Looking to gain leadership experience Get started on your leadership journey: https://ow.ly/zWg550TVwhV.

🌟 Join the AGA Future Leaders Program - Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence! 🌟 Looking to elevate your career in GI or use your expertise to advise GI’s future leaders? The AGA Future Leaders Program is accepting applications for its 2025-2027 cohort. Mentees: ⚡Match with a leading expert based on areas of interest. ⚡Get training and experience to address current and future challenges. ⚡More than 90% of alumni who go on to serve in leadership positions. ⚡Network with top professionals and peers within your cohort and among more than 70 alumni. Mentors: ⚡Share your subject matter expertise. ⚡Continue the strong legacy of AGA leadership. ⚡ Mentor the next generation of leaders in the field. 📅 Application Deadline: Nov. 4 🔗Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/6OHB50TO0BJ Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a legacy of strong leadership, excellence and innovation.

The next Gastro Bites webinar will recap the UEG - United European Gastroenterology 2024 meeting. Get insights and highlights from select presentations, focused on IBD and esophageal disorders. Our experts discuss: • A review of new IBD clinical research presented at UEGW 2024 that could significantly impact patient care today, alongside an exploration of translational research that will influence future IBD practices. • Updates on esophageal motility, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, and eosinophilic esophagitis. Following the recap of UEGW 2024, a Pfizer expert discusses a prescription treatment option. Dive into efficacy and safety data, identify suitable patients, learn how to get started, and explore other important clinical considerations. Register today: https://ow.ly/WwZ650TOIAT

We're excited to announce #DDW2025 abstract submission is open! Contribute to the #GI and #hepatology field on a global stage by submitting your science. 🆕 this year, AGA is accepting case series in addition to abstracts. Important information 👇 🗓️: Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. ET (21:00 Eastern time (UTC –5)) 🔗: https://ow.ly/fm3150TTngV 📚:https://ow.ly/yI5U50TTngU

Did you know it's Healthcare Quality Week? The AGA Quality Committee has been providing guidance on high quality GI care for the last 1️⃣0️⃣ years and is committed to developing quality indicators to manage conditions in everyday practice. Recently, the Quality Committee has expanded its reach to several additional areas, including: ▪️ Collaborating with stakeholders to improve care related to hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment. ▪️ Addressing health disparities related to vaccination rates and colorectal cancer screening using innovative approaches. ▪️ Partnering with private payors to guide how clinicians are evaluated for services that they provide to patients. ▪️ Leading quality-based analyses and advocacy efforts to ensure the voices of gastroenterologists are represented. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/GBph50TSSNp. #HQW2024