Agenda
*Agenda subject to change.
7:00 AM – 7:30 AM
Breakfast & Registration
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7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Independent Symposium (Accredited)
Expert Perspectives on the Management of
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Robert S. Brown, MD, MPH
Weill Cornell Medical College
Chronic Liver Disease Foundation
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8:30 AM – 8:40 AM
Welcome
Maria Abreu, MD
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SESSION I
Moderator: Paul Martin, MD
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8:40 AM – 9:05 AM
Managing Complications of Cirrhosis:
Hepatic Encephalopathy and Varices
Paul Martin, MD
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9:05 AM – 9:30 AM
Advances in Screening & Diagnosis for NAFLD/NASH
Kalyan Ram Bhamidimarri, MD, MPH, FACG, FAASLD
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9:30 AM – 9:55 AM
Viral Hepatitis B and C:
Diagnosis, Management, and Monitoring
Nancy Reau, MD
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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
Moderator: Ronnie Fass, MD
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Diagnosing and Treating IBS-C, Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) and Chronic Constipation
Morgan Allyn Sendzischew Shane, MD
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Masqueraders:
What Else Should You Be Looking For?
Daksesh Patel, DO
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11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Latest Advances in the Management of Acid-Related Gastrointestinal Disorders
Ronnie Fass, MD
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
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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
Ayman Koteish, 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 and Lower GI
Ronnie Fass, MD, Morgan Allyn Sendzischew Shane, MD & Daksesh Patel, DO -
Case Studies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Maria Abreu, MD & Siobhan Proksell, MD -
Case Studies in Chronic Liver Disease
Paul Martin, MD & Kalyan Ram Bhamidimarri, MD
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
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SESSION III
Moderator: Maria Abreu, MD
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3:00 PM – 3:25 PM
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):
Practical Approaches for Selecting Therapies
Maria Abreu, MD
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3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
Managing Fertility and Pregnancy in IBD
Siobhan Proksell, MD
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3:50 PM – 4:15 PM
Management of IBD Complications
Maria Abreu, 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
Maria Abreu, MD
SOCIETY ENDORSEMENT
FACULTY
Maria Abreu, MD (Course Director)
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Kalyan Ram Bhamidimarri, MD, MPH, FACG, FAASLD
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Paul Martin, MD
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Siobhan Proksell, MD
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Morgan Allyn Sendzischew Shane, MD
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Ronnie Fass, MD
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio
Daksesh Patel, DO
Illinois Gastroenterology Group/GI Alliance
Evanston, Illinois
Nancy Reau, MD
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
VENUE
The Diplomat Beach Resort
3555 South Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
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.