The Abstract Submission Site is Now Open! Deadline to Submit will be June 1, 2025 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 2025 Annual Meeting. As you know, research plays a vital role in advancing
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RECENT NEWS H.R. 1, the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Act, was signed into law on July 4, 2025. Learn more about provisions that could impact physicians and patients here. ACG, AGA, ASGE, and NASPGHAN are committed to collaborating on issues of common interest to all members of the GI community, including public policy and regulatory
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Alert: Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill On July 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Senate-amended version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 218 to 214. The bill includes provisions that are mixed for GI; some will have harmful long-term impacts for GI providers and patients.
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This conference is devoted to the career and professional development of NASPGHAN members at a junior level. To apply, you should be between 2-7 years out of fellowship training, (graduated GI fellowship between June 2018 and June 2023). We invite you to apply here! December 4-6, 2025 Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites Hotel Chicago, IL Deadline
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NASPGHAN and CPNP are pleased to offer travel scholarships to attend the CPNP Nutrition Symposium in Chicago, November 7-8. Supported by grants from Abbott, Fresenius Kabi, Kate Farms and Mead Johnson Nutrition, these scholarships are open to those who have an interest in advancing their career and involvement in pediatric nutrition. Learn more and apply
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In our FIRST episode of the Bowel Sounds Summer School series, hosts Dr. Peter Lu and Dr. Temara Hajjat have taken highlights from past episodes on constipation and put them into a special episode jam-packed with clinical pearls. Former expert guests Dr. Carlo Di Lorenzo, Dr. Lusine Ambartsumyan, Dr. Jose Garza, and Dr. Marc Benninga
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In this episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Megan Murphy and Jen Smith speak with Megan Horsley on her involvement with an intensive tube feed weaning program. Megan is a pediatric dietitian at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She has 18 years of experience in pediatrics with a focus in cardiology and currently practices
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Join us in Chicago! The Plenary Session offers the launch of our NED Talk Series on Friday morning, November 7, 2025. With decades of experience and a passion for advancing pediatric GI care, Dr. DiLorenzo will share frontline insights, practical pearls, and stories that inspire. Registration is OPEN and the full agenda is AVAILABLE. We
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In this episode of Bowel Sounds, hosts Dr. Temara Hajjat and Dr. Peter Lu speak with Dr. Gayle Diamond, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, about identifying and managing food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). Learning objectives Identify the symptoms, etiology, and work up done for FPIES Discuss the difference between FPIES vs. IgE-mediated
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Each year, more than 3,500 children suffer serious injuries from button battery ingestion around the world. As pediatric gastroenterologists, we know that these small batteries, found in everyday household items, can cause life-threatening damage within hours if swallowed. June 12 is International Button Battery Awareness Day – and NASPGHAN is joining FISPGHAN in spreading awareness
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Children and adolescents hospitalized with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), which can have significant impacts on patient outcomes. This evidence-based course was created to educate healthcare providers about this risk and serve as a toolkit to guide development and implementation of standardized procedures for VTE risk screening
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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