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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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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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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Wednesday, November 5 Single Topic Symposium Thursday, November 6 Postgraduate Course Thursday, November 6 – Saturday, November 8 NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN Annual Meeting
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LIVE WEBINAR June 13 8PM ET/June 14 5:30 AM (New Delhi time) This webinar brings together experts from both societies to explore an integrative, global perspective on the treatment of pediatric disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Attendees will gain insights into both pharmacological and psychological treatment modalities, with a focus on how Eastern and Western
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Attention Rising 3rd year GI Fellows: We have excitedly accepted our 1st group of fellows for the NASPGHAN Job Interview Coaching Workshop. This new NASPGHAN program involves a series of 3 sessions, with session # 1 kicking off with the following agenda. Practical tips on how to be an effective speaker for a job interview
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To recognize PRIDE Month, we highlight a member of NASPGHAN who is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ariel Porto, MD, MS, is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in polyposis syndromes and the pancreas. She went to medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, did a pediatrics residency at Children’s Hospital
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NASPGHAN is proud to recognize June as PRIDE Month. We support and acknowledge the contributions of our members in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Our society is committed to improving our diversity and providing equitable and inclusive programs and positions to all members. LGBTQIA+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and the ‘+’ represents
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June 13, 2025 8PM ET Register here Dysbiosis and small bowel bacterial overgrowth are complications that are seen in patients with gastrointestinal illness, especially those with surgical resections. Diagnosis can be difficult, and typical forms of testing such as breath hydrogen tests are not as reliable given the patient’s altered and shortened anatomy. This webinar
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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
