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February 11 | 2026

APRIL 16-17, 2026 APPLY TODAY

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 APPLY TODAY

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.

Call for Proposals!

New NASPGHAN Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

NASPGHAN is accepting proposals for the formation of new Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for 2026. SIGs bring members together around emerging or specialized clinical, research, and educational topics that are not currently a primary focus of existing NASPGHAN committees or initiatives.

There will be one submission and review cycle for 2026, with a proposal deadline of March 31, 2026. As part of the review process, applicants/facilitators will provide a brief presentation of their proposed SIG to Executive Council prior to final review and decision.

View proposal requirements, the approval process, and the list of current SIGs here:

https://naspghan.org/about/committees/proposals-for-new-special-interest-groups-sigs/

Members with ideas for new areas of collaboration are encouraged to apply.

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.

Your Voice Makes a Difference:

Ask Lawmakers to Cosponsor the Medical Foods & Formulas Access Act

Legislation is pending in the U.S. Senate and House that will require all public health insurance programs — Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicare, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program — to cover specialized foods and formulas for certain gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases and disorders.

This legislation, the Medical Foods and Formulas Access Act (S. 3304, H.R. 5684), will not advance without significant congressional cosponsorship support. Because lawmakers are most responsive when they hear from their constituents, all NASPGHAN members are urged to contact their members of Congress to ask for support.

It is easy and only takes a few minutes to send an email through the NASPGHAN Action Center where a template letter is available for you to personalize.

Pediatric GI patient access to specialized formulas is too important to sit on the sidelines. Take a moment today to make your voice heard.

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!

The DGAT1 Project is a collaborative group of families and health care professionals working together to increase awareness of the effects of a mutation in DGAT1 by providing educational materials and resources, parental support, and up to date medical information about diagnosis and treatment. March 15, 2026 brings a one day virtual event beginning at 10AM EST, with opportunities for networking with breakout sessions for patients, families, caregivers, clinicians and researchers.

You can find the full list of speakers and topics HERE. Email us if you have any questions

RSVP by March 14. Registration is FREE!

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