San Diego, CA (May 18, 2012) — Clinicians, researchers and scientists from around the world will gather for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2012, the largest and most prestigious gastroenterology meeting, from May 19-22, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center, CA. DDW, the annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, is jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the AGA, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
AGA researchers will present exciting, cutting-edge data during the meeting that will help change the way physicians diagnose and treat gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. All data presented during DDW is embargoed until the beginning of the presentation or an official DDW press conference, whichever occurs first. A list of press conferences is available at www.ddw.org/press. All sessions will be held in the San Diego Convention Center unless otherwise noted.
AGA Late-Breaking Sessions Late-breaking abstract poster sessions will occur on May 21, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PT, Halls C–G. In addition, on May 22, 8:30 a.m. PT, Room 20d, the AGA will feature its most impressive late-breaking abstracts, which include exciting data on:
Plenary Sessions
During the Presidential Plenary Session, AGA Institute President, C. Richard Boland, MD, AGAF, will focus on the latest research and clinical advances in the field of gastroenterology. Two additional plenary sessions feature noteworthy clinical and basic science research presented at DDW.
The Presidential Plenary Session presentations (May 21, 10 a.m. PT, Room 20d) include:
The Basic Science Plenary Session presentations (May 20, 2:15 p.m. PT, Room 6e) include:
The Clinical Science Plenary Session presentations (May 21, 8 a.m. PT, Room 20d) include:
Other exciting data will be presented during DDW, including 41 clinical symposia, 12 translational symposia, 11 research symposia, seven state-of-the-art lectures, six distinguished abstract plenary sessions, and other committee-sponsored and special sessions on a range of GI topics. Additionally, the AGA Institute will sponsor four curbside consultant sessions. A total of 11 focused research roundtables and focused clinical updates — breakfast sessions designed to help participants choose the must-see basic science and clinical research abstracts presented during DDW — will occur throughout the meeting.
AGA Academy of Educators Plenary Session
AGA Practitioner Picks AGA Practitioner Picks allow attendees to build their DDW schedule around the most clinically relevant sessions. These picks help community-based gastroenterologists choose the programming that will be the most helpful in day-to-day practice:
AGA Institute-Rome Foundation Lectureship
During the sixth annual AGA Institute-Rome Foundation Lectureship (May 20, 10:30 a.m. PT, Room 9), experts will provide a comprehensive overview of Intestinal Permeability in Gastroenterology and its Relevance to Functional GI Disorders and discuss the following topics:
About the AGA Institute
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, the AGA has grown to include 17,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org .
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About DDW
DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, DDW takes place May 19-22?, 2012, at the San Diego Convention Center, CA. The meeting showcases approximately 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. For more information, visit www.ddw.org .
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