Weekly News

August 5 | 2026

Cast Your Vote in the 2026 NASPGHAN Election

Voting is now underway in the 2026 NASPGHAN Election. Eligible voting members should have received a personalized ballot via SurveyMonkey and are encouraged to participate in selecting the Society's next leaders.

This year's ballot includes candidates for President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer, Clinical Practice Councilor, and Canadian Councilor. Before voting, members can review candidate biographies and statements on the Meet the Candidates page.

Please submit your ballot by Thursday, September 10, at 11:59 PM ET.

If you are an eligible voting member (Full NASPGHAN members including Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Research Scientists, Emeritus, and Psychologist) and did not receive your ballot via email yesterday (August 4), please contact Steve Farace, Director of Member Engagement at sfarace@naspghan.org.

Make the Most of NASPGHAN 2026 in San Diego

The NASPGHAN Annual Meeting is more than a schedule of sessions - it’s where the pediatric GI community comes together to share new research, exchange ideas, reconnect with colleagues and build new collaborations.

Join us in San Diego, October 21–24, for a meeting week filled with timely education, practical learning and opportunities to connect across the field.

The NASPGHAN/CPNP/APGNN Annual Meeting runs Thursday through Saturday and serves as the centerpiece of the week. Attendees can also expand their experience with:

Wednesday Single Topic Symposia focused on pediatric intestinal failure and advancing pediatric endoscopy
Thursday Postgraduate Course featuring practical education across key areas of pediatric GI

Whether you attend for the Annual Meeting or build out the full week, NASPGHAN 2026 offers multiple ways to learn, connect and return home with new ideas for your practice.

Explore the programs and register today!

Grow as an Educator. Stand Out as a Presenter.

Take your teaching and presentation skills to the next level with the 2026 NASPGHAN DEEP Program: Developing Educators and Expert Presenters.

Now in its third year, DEEP has helped more than 40 graduates become more confident, engaging and effective educators. Through expert instruction, hands-on practice and personalized feedback, participants will gain practical tools they can use in future presentations, teaching opportunities and professional settings.

Session One: Development and Delivery of a Dynamic Presentation

August 12, 2026, at 7PM ET

Learn proven strategies for preparing and delivering presentations that connect with your audience. Medical education experts, including members of the NASPGHAN Medical Education SIG, will share practical guidance on effective teaching, audience engagement, presentation planning and PowerPoint fundamentals.

Session Two: Practice Delivering a Dynamic Presentation

TBD

Put your new skills into practice in a supportive small-group setting. Each participant will deliver a brief presentation and receive constructive, individualized feedback from an expert facilitator and fellow participants..

Session Three: Applying Your Skills - Reflection and Next Steps

TBD

Reconnect with the full group to share what worked, reflect on your progress and identify opportunities to continue growing as an educator and presenter.

Ready to strengthen your voice, sharpen your skills and present with greater confidence?

Eligibility, submission requirements and full program details can be found here!

Applications are due August 7, 2026.

NASPGHAN Publishes Policy and Advocacy Agenda

NASPGHAN has finalized a policy agenda that will guide the Society’s advocacy efforts through 2027. The agenda reflects input from NASPGHAN members that was collected through a survey, as well as guidance from the NASPGHAN Public Affairs and Advocacy Committee. Read the agenda here.

Senate Spending Stop-Gap Blocks OMB Rule

Before the end of this week, the Senate is expected to pass a short-term Fiscal Year 2027 spending bill, also referred to as a continuing resolution (CR), to avert a federal government shutdown on October 1 — the start of the fiscal year. That bipartisan plan includes language that would block the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from implementing changes to the way agencies approve federal grant awards while the CR is in effect.

The bipartisan Senate CR would expire December 11, during which time federal agencies would be funded at current levels with few exceptions.

OMB’s sweeping proposed rule calls for review of grants by political appointees, allows for grant cancellations for any reason, prohibits grant funds from being used for publishing and conference attendance, and restricts international research collaboration.

Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have publicly called for blocking the regulation.

In July, NASPGHAN and other GI societies wrote to OMB urging withdrawal of the rule. NASPGHAN has also encouraged its members to ask congressional lawmakers to stop the rule.

The Senate language marks solid progress and reflects the power of advocacy. Sustained advocacy remains essential because the Senate measure will need to be reconciled with a House-passed bill that does not address the OMB rule.

NASPGHAN members should continue to make their voices heard so the Senate provision survives in the final continuing resolution. Take action now.

NASPGHAN Members Honored with 2026 AAP SOGHN Awards

The American Academy of Pediatrics Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards. NASPGHAN is pleased to congratulate two of our members on receiving this year’s honors.

Murray Davidson Award

Sarah E. Barlow, MD, MPH, FAAP

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas

Dr. Barlow is recognized as an outstanding clinician, educator and scientist whose contributions to pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition have made a significant impact on the field of pediatrics.

Mitchell B. Cohen Early to Mid-Career Leadership Award

Ana Catalina Arce-Clachar, MD, FAAP

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dr. Arce-Clachar is recognized for making a significant impact in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition through her leadership and advocacy.

The awards will be presented during a ceremony at the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting in San Diego on Friday, October 23.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Barlow and Dr. Arce-Clachar on these well-deserved honors!

How to build a Modern Pediatric DGBI Program with Integrative Health

See how your peers are redefining modern pediatric GI care with multidisciplinary, integrative care programs for children with disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs). Join us for a free virtual symposium to learn about the evidence supporting multidisciplinary models and practical strategies for implementation designed for your entire care team.

Sept. 22, 8PM ET | 7PM CT · Non-CME, sponsored by NeurAxis.

Optimizing Sleep in Pediatric DGBIs — Neha Santucci, MBBS, MD – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Neuromodulation in Multidisciplinary Care — Katja Karrento, MD - Children's Wisconsin
Behavioral Health in DGBI Care — Megan Miller, PhD - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
The Modern Pediatric DGBI Program — Ashish Chogle, MD - Children's Hospital of Orange County
Moderator - Adrian Miranda, MD - Chief Medical Officer of NeurAxis Inc.

An interactive panel discussion and Q&A to follow. Topics include:

Clinical workflow
Staffing considerations
Additional helpful resources

This event is for the entire care team: physicians, nurse practitioners, physicians’ assistants, nurse support staff, psychologists, and dietitians.

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Presented for members of NASPGHAN. This is a free, non-CME event sponsored by NeurAxis. This is not an official NASPGHAN event/function and NASPGHAN does not endorse any product or company.

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