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February 18 | 2026

NEW WEBINAR

Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers in Pediatric IBD: IL-23 Blockade, JAK Inhibitors and Subcutaneous Biologics

February 25 8PM ET

As therapeutic options for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) rapidly evolve, clinicians must stay current on the next generation of therapies that have the potential to dramatically enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

This webinar brings you an interactive, case-driven webinar that will delve into three groundbreaking areas transforming pediatric IBD care: IL-23 Blockade, JAK Inhibitors and Subcutaneous Biologic Medications.

Expert faculty will guide attendees through mechanisms of action, clinical trial outcomes, real-world evidence, and safety considerations, offering up-to-date insights that bridge cutting-edge research and everyday practice. By the end of this webinar, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to integrate these novel therapies into comprehensive treatment plans, optimize disease monitoring, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ultimately advancing care for children living with IBD.

APRIL 16-17, 2026

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Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Chicago, IL

This course is designed to provide specialized hepatology education to pediatric gastroenterologists and is particularly beneficial for those not at a transplant center and who do not have a hepatologist in their practice.

Supported by a grant from Mirum.

APRIL 17-18, 2026

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Hyatt Regency O'Hare

Chicago, IL

This course is designed to provide specialized nutrition education in areas associated with the practice of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.

Supported by a grant from Kate Farms.

Don’t Miss Out!

Renew Your 2026 NASPGHAN Membership Today

Thank you to the many members who have already renewed for 2026. If you have not yet completed your renewal, now is the time to act to ensure uninterrupted access to your full menu of NASPGHAN member benefits.

Renewing today restores access to JPGN and JPGN Reports, guarantees discounted member registration rates at NASPGHAN meetings, and keeps you connected to exclusive educational offerings, committee and SIG opportunities, and timely society communications.

Stay engaged.

Stay connected.

Stay in good standing.

To renew, log in to the Member Center, review your profile under “My Account,” and click “Renew Now” to submit your 2026 dues.

Need assistance? Contact the NASPGHAN National Office at membership@naspghan.org or call 215-641-9800.

RENEW TODAY

Chasing Gold at the Olympics requires dedication and persistence.

So does advancing the Medical Foods & Formulas Access Act.

Go for Gold.

Take Action Today.

The bipartisan Medical Foods & Formulas Access Act (S.3304 / H.R.5684) needs strong co-sponsorship support now to move in Congress.

Because you know how critical this bill is, your voice carries weight.

Take 2 minutes today:

Tell your senators and representatives to co-sponsor the bill and ensure that Medicaid, CHIP, and FEHB cover the specialized formulas that are essential for pediatric GI patients.

Insurers continue to deny or restrict access to essential treatment. This bill begins to change that starting with public health insurance programs—but only if lawmakers hear from you.

Act Now: Use this link, personalize the email, and hit send. Your advocacy can push this bill over the finish line.

Let’s get this done.

Have an idea for a timely,

high-impact educational webinar?

The NASPGHAN webinar submission portal is NOW OPEN and we invite you to propose topics that will help advance care, education, and practice across our community.

Key dates

Portal closes: February 28

Review period: March 1- March 31

Decisions announced: April 1

Scheduling: All selected webinars will be scheduled for 2027

What you’ll be asked to submit

*A brief descriptive paragraph of the proposed webinar

*Target audience

*Needs assessment and the knowledge gaps the webinar will address

*Learning objectives

*Proposed speakers and moderators

Important note on speaker selection!

Diversity of institutions, gender, and geography is a must when choosing moderators and speakers.

Job Interview Coaching Workshop for 2nd Year Fellows 2026

The NASPGHAN Med Ed SIG is proud to again offer a program for personalized job interview coaching for current 2nd Year Fellows!

This program will involve three virtual sessions between April 2026 and July 2026, and will focus on two specific skills of faculty job interviewing: initial virtual interview "elevator pitches" and additional interview skills including interview practice and presentation style.

Selected applicants for the Job Interview Coaching Workshop for 2nd Year Fellows will participate in a group session with all attendees, and later in two small group coaching sessions to received detailed feedback from NASPGHAN faculty.

Application deadline is March 1, 2026.

Apply here today!