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Single Topic Symposium

Submission Site Open: June 20, 2024 Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024 The goal of NASPGHAN Single Topic Symposia (STS) is to bring together a wide range of experts in a particular field of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, or nutrition in order to share their work, create synergy and collaboration, advance research, and provide an educational platform

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 17: Maria Oliva-Hemker – Clostridioides Difficile Infection and Inflammatory Bowel Disease

In this episode,  hosts Drs. Temara Hajjat and Peter Lu talk to Dr. Maria Oliva-Hemker about diagnosing and managing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) in children who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. Oliva-Hemker is the Director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and the Stermer Family Professor for Pediatric IBD at the

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NEW WEBINAR! The Impact of Patient Provider Relationships, Family Dynamics and an Integrative Therapeutic Approach on Clinical Outcomes in FAPDs

June 18 8PM ET Children diagnosed with FAPDs are more likely to have decreased quality of life and to develop psychiatric or psychological comorbidities. Vital to the clinical success of the patient is both the patient and the family’s understanding and belief in the diagnosis. This webinar will bring you a detailed discussion on the importance

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 16: Michael Narkewicz and Zachary Sellers – Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis

In this episode, hosts Drs. Jason Silverman and Temara Hajjat talk to Drs. Michael Narkewicz and Zachary Sellers about screening, evaluation and management of children with cystic fibrosis with hepatobiliary involvement and advanced CF liver disease. We review the new consensus recommendations paper published in the May issue of Hepatology (open access link below).  Dr. Narkewicz

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Grant Orientation Webinar ON DEMAND

As grant submission deadlines draw closer, visit LearnOnLine to get answers to your most frequently asked questions, and learn how to apply for one of the numerous NASPGHAN Foundation grants available in 2024! Join the co-chairs of the NASPGHAN Grants Subcommittee of the Research Committee for an informative session on “how to apply” to the

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NASPGHAN Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, NASPGHAN would like to pay tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Dr. Emanuel Lebenthal, a pioneering figure in pediatric gastroenterology whose clinical and investigative work has touched the lives of countless children worldwide. As memorialized on the NASPGHAN Timeline, Dr. Lebenthal was the founding editor of

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 15: Jason Silverman – Why Pediatric GI Needs Social Media (Special JPGN Episode)

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Temara Hajjat talk to Dr. Jason Silverman about how social media can be used in pediatric gastroenterology for patient care, research, medical education, and professional development.  Dr. Silverman is an Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at Stollery Children's Hospital, where he is

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NASPGHAN Celebrates Maria Mascarenhas, MBBS

To recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, NASPGHAN would like to highlight Dr. Maria Mascarenhas, a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Nutrition and Integrative Medicine expert.  Maria was born in Bangalore, India. After finishing medical school at St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India, she moved to the US for a pediatric internship at Downstate Medical Center

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Bowel Sounds Ep. 14: Mike Wilsey – Esophageal Strictures in Children

In this episode, hosts Drs. Peter Lu and Jennifer Lee talk to Dr. Michael Wilsey about the evaluation and management of esophageal strictures in children, including congenital strictures and those arising from eosinophilic esophagitis and caustic ingestions.  Dr. Wilsey is an advanced endoscopist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL and is

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