SOCIETY ENDORSEMENT
**All times shown in Central Time
AGENDA
*Agenda is subject to change.
7:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
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7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Independent Symposium (Accredited)
New Advances in NASH Diagnostics and Prognostics
Chronic Liver Disease Foundation
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8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
Welcome
Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc
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SESSION I
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8:40 AM – 9:05 AM
Refractory GERD: Is it GERD and What Should You Do?
Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc
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9:05 AM – 9:30 AM
Barrett’s Esophagus: To Ablate or Not?
Ronnie Fass, MD
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9:30 AM AM – 9:55 AM
The Impact of Opioid Use on Esophageal Symptoms and Motility
Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc
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9:55 AM – 10:15 AM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
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10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
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SESSION II
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Viral Hepatitis B & C: Diagnosis, Management and Monitoring
Nancy Reau, MD
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Managing Complications of Cirrhosis: Hepatic Encephalopathy and Hepatorenal Syndrome
Steven Flamm, MD
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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Screening and Treatment Recommendations
Manhal Izzy, MD
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12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch Break
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12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Product Theater (Non-Accredited)
8 Weeks: The Shortest Route to a Cure
Robert McClure, MD
Sponsored by: AbbVie
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1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Parallel Sessions (Select One)
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Case Studies in Upper GI
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Case Studies in Lower GI
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Case Studies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
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Case Studies in Chronic Liver Disease Including NAFLD/NASH
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
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SESSION III
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3:00 PM – 3:25 PM
Biologics and Small Molecule Therapy for IBD: Practical Approaches to Selecting Therapies
Anita Afzali, MD, MPH
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3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
Colon Cancer Screening and Surveillance
Reid Ness, MD, MPH
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3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: What You Need to Know
Patrick Yachimski, MD
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4:15 PM – 4:35 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
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4:35 PM – 4:45 PM
Meeting Wrap-Up
Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc
FACULTY
Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc, FACG (Course Director)
Professor of Medicine and Otolaryngology
Associate Chief, Division of Gastroenterology,
Hepatology and Nutrition
Director, Clinical Research and Esophageal Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Anita Afzali, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Abercrombie & Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medical Director, OSU Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Program Director, OSU Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellowship
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Steven Flamm, MD
Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Program
Professor of Medicine and Surgery
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Reid Ness, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Patrick Yachimski, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Pancreatobiliary Endoscopy
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Ronnie Fass, MD
Professor of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Manhal Izzy, MD
Assistant Professor Of Medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Nancy Reau, MD
The Richard B. Capps Chair of Hepatology
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition
Section Chief, Hepatology
Associate Director of Organ Transplantation
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
VENUE
Loews Vanderbilt
2100 West End Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
COVID-19 SAFETY NOTICE
GALA remains diligent in ensuring that the safety and security of our attendees, speakers, and staff are a top priority while planning the conference. As we move ahead with planning the conference, GALA will continue to place high importance on facilitating measures that will ensure optimal health and sanitary conditions for everyone on site. COVID-19 state rules and regulations will be strictly followed.
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