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Featured Lectures

David Sun Lecture
Challenges in ERCP—Lessons Learned
Saturday, October 29 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Potomac Ballroom A-D

This year's David Sun Lecture has been awarded to Gregory B. Haber, MD, FACG, who will present "Challenges in ERCP—Lessons Learned." Held during the Annual Postgraduate Course, The David Sun Lectureship in Postgraduate Education was established by Mrs. Sun in memory of her husband, Dr. David Sun, an outstanding gastroenterologist and investigator. The Lecturer, with a distinguished background in gastroenterology or an allied field, is chosen by the Course Directors of the Postgraduate Program subject to the approval of the Educational Affairs Committee and the Board of Trustees. All who are registered for the Postgraduate Course are invited to attend.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
Food Choice as a Key Management Strategy for Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Monday, October 31 • 3:05 pm-3:35 pm • Potomac Ballroom A-B

Professor Peter Gibson, will present The American Journal of Gastroenterology lecture, entitled "Food Choice as a Key Management Strategy for Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms." In this presentation, Professor Gibson will address mechanisms by which food components can induce or trigger functional gut symptoms, and how food choice based upon those food components can lead to global improvement in such symptoms in patients with functional bowel disorders. To view previous AJG lectures and learn more about the upcoming lecture, visit www.amjgastro.com.

J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture
Management of the Elderly IBD Patient: A Wake-up Call
Tuesday, November 1 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Potomac Ballroom A-B

This year's J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture has been awarded to Seymour Katz, MD, MACG, who will present "Management of the Elderly IBD Patient: A Wake-up Call." Awarded to individuals prominent in gastroenterology or a related area, the J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecturer is nominated by the President and the appointment is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The lectureship was established in recognition of the significant contributions made by J. Edward Berk, MD, MACG, to clinical gastroenterology during his long and distinguished clinical and academic career. A nationally and internationally renowned physician and teacher, Dr. Berk also served as ACG President from 1975-1976. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.

Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
Current Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas
Tuesday, November 1 • 4:30 pm-5:00 pm • Potomac Ballroom A-B

Robert H. Hawes, MD, FACG has been designated to deliver the Emily Couric Memorial Lecture. The title of his presentation will be "Current Diagnosis and Management of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas." This lecture was developed by the ACG, the Virginia Gastroenterological Society and the Old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates to honor Virginia State Senator Emily Couric who died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2001. Senator Couric was a strong advocate for health care issues, particularly in her instrumental work to pass the nation's first legislation mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.

David Y. Graham Lecture
Endotherapy for Barrett's Esophagus: Cure or Quagmire
Wednesday, November 2 • 10:15 am-10:45 am • Potomac Ballroom A

Irving Waxman, MD, FACG, is being honored this year as presenter of the David Y. Graham Lecture,"Endotherapy for Barrett's Esophagus: Cure or Quagmire." The presenter is chosen by the President and is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. This named lectureship was established in 2004 in recognition of the many contributions to clinical gastroenterology made by David Y. Graham, MD, MACG. The lectureship was made possible through a donation by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., and Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.