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Chronic gut conditions: Patient Experience & Medical Response Public Information Event London ExCel 22nd November 2009
Members of the public are invited to attend a public information event at Gastro 2009 - the first joint international gastroenterology conference to be held in London this November.
Chaired by medical broadcaster and journalist, Dr. Mark Porter, this informative event will offer the opportunity to hear from world renowned experts on the latest medical opinion and research, diagnosis and management and how to live with, and take control of, chronic gut conditions.
Supported by the National Association for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease (NACC), Coeliac UK and the Gut Trust, the programme is as follows:
13:30 - Registration
14:00 - Welcome address by Professor Colm O’Morain (Chairman of the United European Gastroenterology Federation Public Affairs Committee)
14:05 - Introduction by Dr. Mark Porter
14:10 - Presentation on Coeliac disease by Professor Chris Mulder (European Society for the Study of Coeliac Disease and Honorary member of the South African Gastroenterology Society) followed by audience and panel discussion
14:40 - Presentation on Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Prof. Eamonn Quigley (President of World Gastroenterology Organisation and Vice President of the American College of Gastroenterology) followed by audience and panel discussion
15:10 - Presentation on Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Prof. Chris Hawkey (President of the British Society of Gastroenterology) followed by audience and panel discussion
15:40 - Panel summary
15:50 - Refreshments and information display
16:20 – 17:20 Individual IBS, IBD and Coeliac Disease seminars (to be hosted by patient organisations)
Location: London’s ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1XL www.excel-london.co.uk
Date: Sunday 22nd November 2009, 1.30p.m.
To reserve and register your complimentary place, please telephone 01444 484888 or email
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