San Diego, CA (May 16, 2015) -- The gastroenterology and hepatology community will gather in San Diego May 21 through 24, 2016, for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) http://www.ddw.org to hear cutting-edge science and presentations from leading experts in the field. For media attending DDW 2016, use this guide to find AGA's highlighted abstracts at the meeting. We've also outlined sessions on the gut microbiome, an exciting area of medical research where AGA has expanded its focus over the past several years.
All data presented during DDW is embargoed until the beginning of the presentation or an official DDW press conference, whichever occurs first. For information on DDW press activities, visit http://www.ddw.org/press .
All sessions will be held in the San Diego Convention Center (Pacific Time). For more information on presentations and data being presented, visit http://www.myddw.org .
Presidential Plenary
Hear from AGA Institute President Michael Camilleri, MD, AGAF, during the 2016 AGA Presidential Plenary, on Monday, May 23, 2016, 8 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 20BCD. Mixed in with high-level presentations on the topics of obesity management, hollow organ failure and upper GI cancers, the following seven abstracts will be highlighted:
Noteworthy AGA Clinical Abstracts
On Tuesday, May 24, 2016 AGA will highlight the most noteworthy clinical practice data presented at DDW 2016 during the Clinical Practice Distinguished Abstract Plenary, taking place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in Room 32. Abstracts to be presented include:
AGA Basic Science Abstracts
Attend the AGA Basic Science Plenary on Sunday, May 22, 2016, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 25, where the most noteworthy contributions to gastroenterology basic science research will be presented, including:
Microbiome Programming
Through the AGA Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education http://www.gastro.org/about/initiatives/aga-center-for-gut-microbiome-research-education , AGA is committed to advancing research into the gut microbiome. To that end, there will be several AGA sessions at DDW 2016 focused on this important area of research, including:
Learn more about AGA's highlighted sessions at DDW 2016. http://www.ddw.org/program/program-highlights-by-society/aga-highlights
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About DDW®
Digestive Disease Week® (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 AGA Institute, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), DDW takes place May 21-24, 2016, at the San Diego Convention Center, CA. The meeting showcases more than 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. More information can be found at http://www.ddw.org .
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