The Abstract Submission Site is Now Open! Deadline to Submit will be June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Click here to submit Dear NASPGHAN Members, We are excited to invite you to submit abstracts for consideration for presentation at the 2026 Annual Meeting. As you know, research plays a vital role in advancing
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The NASPGHAN Foundation is seeking content experts to help develop educational resources focused on the diagnosis, management and treatment of biliary atresia. Selected volunteers will collaborate on an educational slide deck designed to support healthcare professionals caring for these patients. Applications are due October 12. Apply Now! https://tinyurl.com/mt4td8u4
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Research is at the heart of the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, and we are pleased to recognize this year’s outstanding abstract award recipients. These investigators represent some of the exciting work moving pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition forward. Attendees will have opportunities throughout NASPGHAN 2026 to hear new research and meet investigators during oral abstract presentations
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NASPGHAN has joined the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Consortium, the March of Dimes and other organizations in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court related to litigation involving necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and preterm infant formula. The brief supports a petition for certiorari asking the Court to address the concentration
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Support the next generation of diverse pediatric GI leaders! NASPGHAN Foundation’s Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow (TFIT) Scholarship Program encourages talented pediatric residents and medical students from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to explore careers in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. Applications for the 2026 TFiT program are now open through July
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Applications are now open for the 2026 DEEP Program: Developing Educators and Expert Presenters. Now in its third year, the interactive program has helped more than 40 NASPGHAN members strengthen their presentation skills, build confidence as educators and prepare for future speaking opportunities. The program includes virtual instruction, small-group presentation practice and expert feedback. Participation
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Children and adolescents hospitalized with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a serious complication that can significantly impact patient outcomes. SToP VTE: Standardized Tool for Prophylaxis VTE is an evidence-based educational course designed to help healthcare providers implement standardized VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis protocols at their institutions.
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July 29 8PM ET Join NASPGHAN’s Neurogastroenterology and Motility Committee for an expert-led webinar focused on the evaluation and management of post-surgical patients with Hirschsprung disease. This 60-minute session will explore long-term post-surgical complications, including fecal incontinence, obstructive symptoms, constipation, Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis, and postoperative anatomical complications associated with various surgical techniques. Through three focused presentations
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⏰ 7 days left until the July 1 deadline. If you’ve started your NASPGHAN Foundation grant application, now is the time to finish it. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for your research and career development. Apply today: https://naspghan.org/research/naspghan-foundation-grants-2/
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The North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) is pleased to announce the joint guidelines with The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the American Society of Transplantation (AST)
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To recognize PRIDE Month, we highlight a member of NASPGHAN who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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The Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses
Help & Hope for Children with Digestive Disorders
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
JPGN Reports