Weekly News

June 3 | 2026

Congratulations, NASPGHAN! Abstract submissions have closed - and this year, our community reached an extraordinary milestone, with over 1,000 abstracts submitted, breaking our all-time record.

This achievement reflects the strength and global reach of our society. Submissions increased across all NASPGHAN partners (Canada, the U.S., and Mexico), with representation from 24 countries worldwide. We also celebrate the successful launch of Quality Improvement abstracts (30 submissions) and commend our sister societies, APGNN and CPNP, for their strong contributions.

These record numbers reflect the momentum, scientific and technological innovation, and collaborative spirit that define NASPGHAN. Thank you in advance to the Clinical Care & Quality, Clinical Practice, Endoscopy, and Research Committees, along with colleagues across our committees, for the important work of reviewing these submissions.

Now, the next step is yours.

Join us in San Diego this October to experience this energy firsthand - where ideas spark collaboration and science translates into impact for the children and families we serve.

Warm regards,

Jeannie Huang, MD, MPH, NASPGHAN-F

NASPGHAN President-Elect

Chair, 2026 Annual Meeting

Build Your Week!

Registration is OPEN for NASPGHAN 2026. Join us in October in San Diego and build your week with multiple opportunities for education, connection and collaboration.

The week includes Wednesday’s Single Topic Symposia (the off-site selection has limited space!), Thursday’s Postgraduate Course, and the Annual Meeting from Thursday, October 22 through Saturday, October 24.

Come see us in San Diego!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way clinicians and educators work.

Join NASPGHAN on Tuesday, June 16, for this live webinar designed to help pediatric GI providers understand how to use AI tools effectively, responsibly, and practically in clinical and academic practice.

This session will introduce generative AI and tools such as ChatGPT, with practical examples of how they can support clinical documentation, chart summaries, academic writing, workflow efficiency, and other time-consuming tasks. The webinar will also address key ethical considerations, limitations, and strategies for responsible use in pediatric GI practice.

NASPGHAN Collaboration Request

Intestinal ultrasound research capacity polling

The newly formed Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) Special Interest Group is polling NASPGHAN members to identify pediatric GI institutions that perform IUS and are interested in multicenter research initiatives. If you are leading IUS at your institution and your site is interested in collaborating, please complete the research capacity poll here.

Full RFA Links Can Be Found HERE

Help Shape a More Inclusive Future for Pediatric GI - Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow Scholarship Program Now Open

Know a pediatric resident or medical student who may be interested in a career in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition?

NASPGHAN Foundation's Teaching for an Inclusive Tomorrow (TFiT) Scholarship Program introduces outstanding 1st- and 2nd-year pediatric residents and 4th-year medical students to the specialty while helping foster a future workforce that reflects the diverse patients and communities we serve.

Through career-focused sessions, networking events, and mentorship opportunities at the 2026 NASPGHAN Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course (San Diego), participants connect with current fellows, program directors, and pediatric GI leaders from across North America. Scholarship recipients receive complimentary meeting registration, travel, lodging, and meals associated with the program.

Please help identify and encourage talented trainees from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

TFiT Dates: October 22–24, 2026
San Diego, CA (arrival October 21)

Learn more and access the application here.

Federal Appointees Would Have Final Say in Federal Research Grant Process Under Administration Proposal

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has posted in the Federal Register a proposed rule entitled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." This 400+ page policy, which applies to every federal department and agency, is a sweeping departure from decades of best practices for federal agencies to award meritorious grant applications, including for public health, health care, and research.

Among other things, the proposed rule calls for review by political appointees, allows for grant cancellations for any reason, prohibits funds from being used for publishing and conference attendance, allows for exemption from public posting of grant opportunities, and bans funding for research into topics such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and "gender ideology."

NASPGHAN will continue to dive into the proposed rule and will provide further analysis in the coming days and weeks.

Comments on the proposed rule are due on July 13.