Featured Lectures

David Sun Lecture
Gut Microbes: From Bugs to Drugs
Saturday, October 24 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Ballroom 20

This year’s David Sun Lecture has been awarded to Fergus Shanahan, MD, FACG, who will present “Gut Microbes: From Bugs to Drugs.” Held during the Annual Postgraduate Course, The David Sun Lectureship in Postgraduate Education was established by Mrs. Sun in memory of her husband, Dr. David Sun, an outstanding gastroenterologist and investigator. The Lecturer, with a distinguished background in gastroenterology or an allied field, is chosen by the Course Directors of the Postgraduate Program subject to the approval of the Educational Affairs Committee and the Board of Trustees. All who are registered for the Postgraduate Course are invited to attend.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
PPI-Clopidogrel Interaction: Fact or Fiction?
Monday, October 26 • 2:40 pm-3:20 pm • Ballroom 20 AB

Loren A. Laine, MD, FACG, will present The American Journal of Gastroenterology lecture, entitled “PPI-Clopidogrel Interaction: Fact or Fiction?” The Journal lecture will feature a description of the role of clopidogrel in cardiovascular disease as well as the role of proton pump inhibitors in potentially reducing upper GI bleeding in clopidogrel users. There will also be a discussion of the evidence regarding a potential interaction between clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors. You can view previous AJG lectures and learn more about the upcoming
lecture by visiting www.amjgastro.com.

J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture
Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist: Identical or Complementary?
Tuesday, October 27 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Ballroom 20

This year’s J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture has been awarded to Michael F. Sorrell, MD, FACG, who will present “Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist: Identical or Complementary?” Awarded to individuals prominent in gastroenterology or a related area, the J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecturer is nominated by the President and the appointment is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The lectureship was established in recognition of the significant contributions made by J. Edward Berk, MD, MACG, to clinical gastroenterology during his long and distinguished clinical and academic career. A nationally and internationally renowned physician and teacher, Dr. Berk also served as ACG President from 1975-1976. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.

Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
The Adenoma-Carcinoma Sequence Revisited–Has the Era of Genetic Tailoring Finally Arrived?
Tuesday, October 27 • 2:00 pm-2:45 pm • Ballroom 20 AB

Dennis J. Ahnen, MD has been designated to deliver the Emily Couric Memorial Lecture. The title of his presentation will be “The Adenoma-Carcinoma Sequence Revisited–Has the Era of Genetic Tailoring
Finally Arrived?” This lecture was developed by the ACG, the Virginia Gastroenterological Society and the Old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates to honor Virginia State Senator Emily Couric who died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2001. Senator Couric was a strong advocate for health care issues, particularly in her instrumental work to pass the nation’s first legislation mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.

David Y. Graham Lecture
Esophageal Motor Disorders in Terms of High Resolution Pressure Topography: What has Changed?
Wednesday, October 28 • 10:15 am-10:45 am • Ballroom 20 AB

Peter J. Kahrilas, MD, FACG, is being honored this year as presenter of the David Y. Graham Lecture, “Esophageal Motor Disorders in Terms of High Resolution Pressure Topography: What has Changed?” The presenter is chosen by the President and is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. This named lectureship was established in 2004 in recognition of the many contributions to clinical gastroenterology made by David Y. Graham, MD, MACG. The lectureship was made possible through a donation by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., and Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.