Look for us at NASPGHAN 2024!

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an active supporter of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). We are proud to have a large team of clinicians contributing to, presenting or leading programs at this year’s meeting in Hollywood, Florida.

Don’t miss the Nationwide Children’s Alumni & Friends reception, Friday, November 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the South West Palm Court of the Diplomat Hotel. Join us for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you reconnect with friends, colleagues and fellow alumni.

Also, come see Nationwide Children’s Hospital in the exhibit hall to meet our faculty and learn about our programs and training opportunities.

Exhibit Hours:

  • Thursday (11/7): 5 to 7 p.m. (Welcome Reception)
  • Friday (11/8): 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday (11/9): 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find Out What’s New With Nationwide Children’s

  • Pancreas and Liver Care Center
  • TPIAT and Other Advanced Surgical Capabilities
  • Advanced Nutrition and Feeding Program
  • Interventional Endoscopy
  • Advances in Informatics
  • Pediatric Neurogastroenterology and Motility Fellowship
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology (ACGME) Fellowship 

Nationwide Children’s Faculty Involvement

Wednesday, November 6

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional 

Rajitha D. Venkatesh, MD, MPH: Course co-director, planning committee member, and moderator/speaker for “EXCEL Single Topic Symposium: EGID Xcelerating Care, Research and Innovation in an Evolving Landscape.”

Thursday, November 7

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Steven Ciciora, MD: Co-presenter for Postgraduate Course Learning Lunch, “Chronic Viral Hepatitis Coinfections: Management and Challenges.”

Friday, November 8

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Desale Yacob, MD:Co-presenter for Meet the Professor Breakfast, “Patient Communication in DGBI.”

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Rodd Maltz, MD: Presenting on “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring” during the session, “Treating to Target: Improving Outcomes in IBD.”

Saturday, November 9

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Raul Sanchez, MD: Presenting “Use of Endoscopic Functional Luminal Imaging Probe During Pediatric Esophageal Dilation Leads to Increased Mucosal Disruption and Improvement in Symptoms” during the “Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology: Research and Video Abstract Showcase.”

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee, MD: Presenting “Smart EHRs: Leveraging AI for Operational and Clinical Excellence,” during the “Living the Good Life: Tech Tools to Get Your There (Results May Vary)” concurrent session.

 

Muhammad Khan

Muhammad A. Khan, MD, MPH, FASGE, will co-moderate the Video Abstracts session, and also present two abstracts, “Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for Congenital Esophageal Stricture” and “Gastrocutaneous Fistula Closures Using a Novel Helical Tack and Suture Device.”

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Desale Yacob, MDCo-moderating the concurrent session, “Motility Skills Workshop.”

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Peter L. Lu, MD, MS:Presenting “Sacral and Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation” during the “Motility Skills Workshop” concurrent session.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional

Carlo Di Lorenzo, MDCo-moderating the panel discussion, “Beyond the Belly: Integrative Approach to Decoding DGBI.”

 

Nationwide Children's Hospital Medical Professional, Kirsten Jones

Kirsten Jones, RD: Panelist for the “Beyond the Belly: Integrative Approach to Decoding DGBI” panel discussion.