Overview
The Glasgow Gastro Conference is back and will be held in person. This one-day event will offer a dynamic programme featuring interactive presentations, case-based learning and cutting-edge lectures delivered by leading national and international experts. Attendees will receive timely updates across a broad spectrum of topics in gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy.
Take a look at our programme to see what's happening on the day. There will be a poster competition, giving you an opportunity to share your work with your peers.
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Learning outcomes
- Recognise the role of the combined surgical clinic
- Gain a greater understanding of GI bleeding
- Acquire insights on frailty in liver disease
- Expand knowledge on weight loss drugs
To consolidate your learning, we will record all sessions and make them available to all registered delegates for up to a month after the conference.
Who is this conference for?
Glasgow Gastro Conference is aimed at:
- Gastroenterology and hepatology consultants and trainees
- General and acute medicine consultants and trainees
- Gastroenterology and hepatology nursing staff
- Specialty and specialist doctors (SAS)
Claiming your CPD
Glasgow Gastro Conference offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available after the conference as well as recordings of any sessions you missed. You can download your digital CPD certificate from your College account.
If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.
What happens on the day?
Click below to view or download the conference programme.
8.30
- Registration
9.00
- Welcome and introduction - President Hany Etieba
Session 1: Liver
- Chair: Heather Lafferty
9.05
- Viral Hepatitis: update on recent guidelines for Hepatitis B and C
- Dr Kosh Agarwal, Kings College Hospital, London
- 5 minute Q&A
- Dr Kosh Agarwal, Kings College Hospital, London
9.35
- ATTIRE, ASEPTIC and APEACH: the impact of large UK trials on the management of advanced liver disease
- Professor Alistair O’Brien, Professor of Hepatology & Medical Director, University College London
- 5 minute Q&A
- Professor Alistair O’Brien, Professor of Hepatology & Medical Director, University College London
10.05
- Oral poster presentation
- 5 minute Q&A
10.15
- Refreshment break & poster viewing (LIVER)
- Chair: Helen Cairns
Session 2: General GI
- Chair: Sandeep Siddhi
10.45
- Management of functional bowel symptoms/IBS
- Dr Francesca Moroni, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- 5 minute Q&A
- Dr Francesca Moroni, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
11.15
- Update on eosinophilic oesophagitis – diagnosis, treatment and integrated management pathways
- Dr Anjan Dhar, Consultant Gastroenterologist, University of Durham
- 5 minute Q&A
- Dr Anjan Dhar, Consultant Gastroenterologist, University of Durham
11.45
- Oral poster presentation
- 5 minute Q&A
11.55
- Lunch & poster viewing (GI/IBD)
- Chair: Ewan Forrest
Session 3: IBD
- Chair: Mairi McLean
13.25
- Surgery in IBD, PEN, clinical cases
- Ms Fiona Leitch, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- 5 minute Q&A
- Ms Fiona Leitch, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
13.55
- Evidence based clinical pathways and shared care strategies to de escalate therapy in IBD
- Dr Gillian Bain, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- 5 minute Q&A
- Dr Gillian Bain, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
14.25
- Oral poster presentation
- 5 minute Q&A
14.35
- Refreshment break & poster viewing (END)
- Chair: Eliana Safouri
Session 4: Endoscopy
- Chair: Dr John Morris
15.05
- Role of EUS in assessing and management of Portal Hypertension: Review of current evidence and practice
- Dr Brinder Mahon, Consultant, Birmingham University Hospital
- 5 minute Q&A
- Dr Brinder Mahon, Consultant, Birmingham University Hospital
15.35
- AI in Endoscopy practice - clinical utility, risks and ethics
- Professor Bu'Hussain Hayee, Clinical Director for Liver, King's College Hospital
- 5 minute Q&A
- Professor Bu'Hussain Hayee, Clinical Director for Liver, King's College Hospital
16.05
- Award of conference prizes for best poster & oral presentation
16.10
- Thank you & close - Mairi McLean
Poster competition
Submissions for the poster competition are now closed. The top submissions will be invited to present their entry as part of the conference, with the winner announced at the end. All other accepted abstracts will feature as part of a digital showcase which can be viewed during conference breaks.
If you’re participating at this conference, or hope to submit a poster competition entry to a future conference, then take a look at our guidelines below for more information.
Key information
Members: £115
Non-members: £220
AHPs: £140
Trainees: £130
BSG: £120
Click the 'Book now' button below and either create an account or log in.
Book nowAbstracts for the poster presentation should be sent to the coordinator before Friday 14 August.
More information on poster competitions can be found by clicking the link below.
Poster competitions
Attending the conference
This event is in-person. That means you get the chance to join us at the College in Glasgow.
At the College, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.
Find out more about the best way to get to us.
Here's what our previous delegates said
"The Glasgow Gastro Conference empowered me to improve my clinical practice and bring changes to my patients' lives."
"Glasgow Gastro Conference was a great event and I look forward to attending in the future."
"I found Glasgow Gastro Conference extremely interesting. It was nice to hear from experience gastroenterologists and others who are making amazing contributions to the community."
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