Philadelphia, PA (October 27, 2024) – Gastroenterologists and other GI health care professionals will convene at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, for the premier clinical gastroenterology event—the American College of Gastroenterology’s 89th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course (ACG 2024) to review the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal (GI) research, treatment of digestive diseases, and clinical practice management.
Seventy-four oral papers and more than 5,100 poster presentations will reveal significant findings on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive and liver diseases and serious GI-related health issues. Clinical investigators will present research on topics such as artificial intelligence-assisted polyp detection, GLP-1 receptor agonist risks and benefits in certain GI conditions, automation for post-procedure follow-up, rising mortality trends in early-onset colorectal cancer, as well as management of alcohol-associated liver disease.
- What are the effects of neighborhood-level transportation insecurity on colorectal cancer screening?
- Can gender-affirming hormone therapy increase a patient’s risk of experiencing a flare of inflammatory bowel disease?
- Do GLP-1 receptor agonists increase pancreatic cancer risk in patients with type 2 diabetes?
- How do rates of gastric cancer in Native American and Alaska Natives in Alaska compare to other regions?
- Does hormone replacement therapy increase the risk of postmenopausal women developing irritable bowel syndrome?
These are some of the intriguing clinical questions answered in the Newsworthy Abstracts selected by the ACG Public Relations Committee, with additional perspective on findings and explanation of what the clinical science means for patients provided by authors. Following the links below, reporters can explore these Newsworthy Abstracts and Author Insights and connect with these researchers for media stories.
Please note that all research presented at ACG 2024 is strictly embargoed until Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET.
Helpful Links for Media
Visit the Press Info ACG Annual Scientific Meeting page of gi.org
Explore ACG’s Press Room logistics, press releases, media advisories and links to author insights, commentary, and perspective on noteworthy clinical findings in gastroenterology and hepatology presented at the ACG 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Newsworthy Abstracts and Author Insights
Nominated by the ACG Public Relations Committee, this group of abstracts features scientific findings that are innovative, noteworthy for the lay reader, relevant to those who suffer from common GI problems, and which represent a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of GI diseases. The Committee aims to identify novel and thought-provoking abstracts which reinforce key public health messages, such as the importance of CRC screening, particularly for minority and at-risk populations, or which feature common GI problems in a new way.
Featured Lectures
Learn more about the featured lectures by renowned experts which will showcase innovative and challenging issues in clinical gastroenterology at ACG 2024.
Navigating the Abstracts
Conference Platform
Tip: Search all of the abstracts on the ACG 2024 Conference Platform:
- General Search: use the search bar at the top right of the page. This search will pull any and every instance of an entered name or keyword(s).
- On the left sidebar, select “Presentations” and you can search by day, title, presenter, category
- Posters: select the “Accepted Abstract – Posters” button in the middle of the page and in the new window that opens, browse by title, category (organ system), presenter, number, day and session, or award recipients using the left sidebar. Note: the ePoster Hall with final visual posters will open on Sunday, October 27, at 12:00 pm ET.
- Oral Papers: there is a button in the middle of the page that says “Accepted Abstracts – Oral Papers”
Media Interview Requests
Press room and video recording facilities will be available on site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. To arrange an interview with any ACG experts or abstract authors, please contact Becky Abel of ACG via email at mediaonly [at] gi.org. From Sunday, October 27, to Wednesday, October 30, in the ACG Press Room (Room 122B at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA).
About the American College of Gastroenterology
Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of over 19,000 individuals from 86 countries. The College’s vision is to be the preeminent organization supporting health care professionals who provide compassionate, equitable, high-quality, state-of-the-art, and personalized care to promote digestive health. The mission of the College is to provide tools, services, and accelerate advances in patient care, education, research, advocacy, practice management, professional development and clinician wellness, enabling our members to improve patients’ digestive health and to build personally fulfilling careers that foster well-being, meaning and purpose. Follow ACG on X @AmCollegeGastro and learn more at www.gi.org.
Visit the ACG Website Media & Press section for all news, featured research, and expert insights related to the ACG 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course. Follow ACG on Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and share your live updates using #ACG2024.
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