GESA: Gastroenterological Society of Australia

GESA is delighted to collaborate with the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) in conducting this important webinar on the Role of GLP-1-based Therapies in Fatty Liver Disease. Free to attend, register here: https://shorturl.at/Arg1r Being held on Thursday December 5, from 7.00 - 8.00 PM (AEDT), the webinar will cover: Epidemiology and diagnosis of MAFLD Key clinical studies and outcomes Australian position statements/guidelines Implications for the clinical management of MAFLD Hear from four distinguished speakers discussing the latest trials on the management of MAFLD in people with and without diabetes.

GESA is delighted to collaborate with the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) in conducting this important webinar on the Role of GLP-1-based Therapies in Fatty Liver Disease. Free to attend, register here: https://shorturl.at/Arg1r Being held on Thursday December 5, from 7.00 - 8.00 PM (AEDT), the webinar will cover: Epidemiology and diagnosis of MAFLD Key clinical studies and outcomes Australian position statements/guidelines Implications for the clinical management of MAFLD Hear from four distinguished speakers discussing the latest trials on the management of MAFLD in people with and without diabetes.

The annual GESA Gut School Weekend is just a week away! The full program is now available, offering hands-on learning with scopes and networking opportunities with colleagues. Don’t miss out on this chance to advance your skills and make connections. To find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/4eyJocF

GESA is delighted to share that long-standing GESA member, Professor Finlay Macrae AO has been inducted into the Royal Melbourne Hospital Research Hall of Fame, recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research. Congratulations Professor Finlay Macrae AO. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/VfjSr

In partnership with the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) the Victorian Government, Melbourne Convention Bureau and Business Events Australia, the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is delighted to share that it will host the World Congress of Gastroenterology, to be jointly held with Australian Gastroenterology Week, in 2025. WCOG@AGW25 will be held from Saturday, September 20 to Monday September 22, 2025 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. WCOG@AGW25 is expected to attract more than 3,000 delegates from Australia and around the world, cementing Melbourne, and Australia as a pivotal city and region in advancing the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/gTDxEYQk Read the Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and the Victorian Premier's Press Release here https://shorturl.at/jlkRX #WCOG@AGW25 #gastroenterology #hepatology #conference #event #MCEC Photo Credit: Melbourne Convention Bureau

The GESA Luminal Faculty is pleased to present the inaugural Sydney Luminal Dinner, which will be held on November 19, 2024. Complimentary for GESA members, this event will feature two outstanding speakers, including Melbourne-based gastroenterologist Dr. Chamara Basnayake and Sydney-based gastroenterologist Dr. Calvin Park. Limited places are available, register here: https://shorturl.at/RLDac #event #luminal #gastroenterology

The Paediatric Faculty of GESA presents the Paediatric Liver Disease Webinar. Wednesday, October 16, from 7.00 PM (AEDT). Featuring talks from Paediatric Gastroenterologists Dr. Susan Siew on Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis & Dr. Liz Bannister on Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Children. Free to attend, register here https://shorturl.at/fh0fZ

Limited places remain for the Train the Colonoscopist Trainer Workshop, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia from October 24-25. Click here to find out more: https://bit.ly/4eXCUUu and to register. #training #gastroenterology #colonoscopy

The annual Gut School and Young GESA weekend is always a popular event on the GESA calendar. Save the date for November 15-17, 2024 (Brisbane). To find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/4eyJocF #younggesa #gutschool #gastroenterology

GESA has published the first Australian consensus statement for managing Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) in primary care. With 21 evidence-based recommendations, this new resource guides healthcare professionals in diagnosing liver disease, assessing comorbidities, and determining referral pathways for specialist care. Thank you to our expert contributors, including co-chairs Leon Adams and Jacob George, for their dedicated work on this crucial clinical resource. Read more: GESA MAFLD Consensus Statement, https://bit.ly/3Bzgxqe #LiverHealth #PrimaryCare #MAFLD #GESA