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6/1 Deadline – 2025 Abstracts

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

World EoE Day

NASPGHAN is proud to participate in the first official World EoE Day, a global awareness day dedicated to shining a light on Eosinophilic Esophagitis. We invite you to visit NASPGHAN’s YouTube site to view our two new EoE videos, Teen’s Story: Having Trouble Swallowing and My Child Chokes and Gags While They Eat.

6/1 Deadline: Baby Shark Tank

Do you have an idea for a medical device that could change the field? Showcase your healthcare innovation at the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting. Applications due June 1st. Details here!

We are excited to invite you to submit abstracts for consideration for presentation at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Research plays a vital role in advancing therapeutics, disease management, and improving the well-being of the patients and families we serve, and this year we are pleased to offer expanded podium presentation opportunities by adding an additional

NASPGHAN Foundation Grants Review

ON DEMAND webinar now available! Join the co-chairs of the NASPGHAN Grants Subcommittee of the Research Committee for an informative session on “how to apply” to the wide variety of NASPGHAN Foundation grants available for all career levels and a variety of topic interests. Grants range from young investigator and midcareer awards to clinical innovation

Developing Educators and Expert Presenters

We’re excited to bring back the DEEP Program for Year Two! Do you want to be a better presenter? Do you have an upcoming speaking engagement? Designed to develop a cohort of expert educators who will have the opportunity to improve their presentation skills and feel more confident in their ability to be considered for

Writing the Best Manuscript Possible (how to not drive reviewers crazy) DUE TO A ZOOM GLOBAL OUTAGE THIS WEBINAR IS BEING POSTPONED. WE’LL BE IN TOUCH SOON!

DUE TO A ZOOM GLOBAL OUTAGE THIS WEBINAR IS BEING POSTPONED. WE’LL BE IN TOUCH SOON! LIVE Webinar April 16, 2025 8PM ET The underlying premise of a publication-worthy manuscript (and the research supporting it) is that it provides insight to the readers regarding a clinically or biologically relevant question. This webinar aims to offer

30,000 Foot View of GI Issues in Children with Neuro Developmental Disorders

April 30, 2025 8PM ET Diagnosing and treating children with neurodevelopmental disorders – including autism, cerebral palsy, and other genetic conditions – presents a unique set of challenges for gastrointestinal disorders. These children often experience a higher prevalence of GI issues which can exacerbate their behavioral and sensory sensitivities. The overlap between GI symptoms and

World Obesity Day, March 4 – FISPGHAN Statement

On World Obesity Day, FISPGHAN reaffirms its commitment to tackling childhood obesity as a critical public health challenge affecting millions worldwide. Obesity is not just an individual concern but a global crisis requiring urgent prevention strategies.  The Growing Burden of Childhood Obesity Over 37 million children under five are overweight and obese, and 160 million

Crohn’s Disease: Culinary Medicine

Crohn’s Disease: Culinary Medicine March 19, 2025 8PM ET The latest installment of our Culinary Medicine series brings you Crohn’s Disease and the Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED). The first segment of the live webinar will offer a medical presentation by a physician who will discuss nutrition therapies for inflammatory bowel disease, focusing mainly on