United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW)
Dates: Oct. 22-26, 2011
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Upcoming Deadlines:
Abstract and clinical case submission deadline: May 13, 2011
Early bird registration deadline: May 16, 2011
Late registration fee deadline: Sept. 15, 2011
Overview:
United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) is the largest and most prestigious GI meeting in Europe. UEGW 2011 will feature the latest advances in clinical management, cutting-edge translational and basic science, and the best original research in GI and liver disease.
Highlights include:
- A wide range of interactive formats, including keypads, texting and case-based discussions.
- Topics covering personalized medicine, IBD, endoscopic imaging, viral hepatitis, GI oncology and many more.
- Live endoscopy sessions in both the main program and the postgraduate course.
- Expanded “Case Presentation” sessions with keypad voting.
- Practical hands-on learning in endoscopy and ultrasound.
- “Today’s science; tomorrow’s medicine,"a major international two-day symposium on the role of bacteria in chronic GI diseases.
- Basic science workshops where specific cutting-edge topics are dissected and discussed.
- Special lectures by top basic scientists aimed at clinicians.
- Oral free paper sessions offering improved discussions, more interaction and the ability to ask questions via text message.
- Poster sessions that provide more space, better layout and greater faculty involvement.
Best of AGA at DDW® Session:
Each year, the AGA hosts a special session at UGEW titled "The Best of AGA at DDW." This year's session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Speakers/topics include:
Richard M. Peek, Jr., MD, AGAF - Esophageal and Upper GI Disorders
Richard N. Fedorak, MD - IBD
Peter R. Holt, MD, AGAF - Intestinal Disorders
Vincent W.Yang, MD, PhD - GI Oncology
Norah A. Terrault, MD - Pancreatic Disorders
Registration and More Information:
Registration is being handled by UEGW. For more information, visit the UEGW website.
