Invitados

Cirujano , Gastroenterologo, Diplomado en Endoscopia digestiva
Jefe Servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva ,Hospital Pasteur,ASSE,MSP
Director Centro Cirugía Endoscopica, Hospital Policial
Cirujano endoscopista UDA Centro Nacional Hepatobiliopancreatico, Hospital Militar
Ex Prof.Adj.Gastroenterologia
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva y Ex Presidente del II Congreso Uruguayo de Endoscopia Digestiva

ALVARO PIAZZE

Cirujano , Gastroenterologo, Diplomado en Endoscopia digestiva
Jefe Servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva ,Hospital Pasteur,ASSE,MSP
Director Centro Cirugía Endoscopica, Hospital Policial
Cirujano endoscopista UDA Centro Nacional Hepatobiliopancreatico, Hospital Militar
Ex Prof.Adj.Gastroenterologia
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva y Ex Presidente del II Congreso Uruguayo de Endoscopia Digestiva

Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), Chief of the Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit, and the Program Director for gastroenterology training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a clinical gastroenterologist, Dr. Chan specializes in familial gastrointestinal cancer syndromes and cancer prevention. Dr. Chan is a leading investigator in the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and other digestive diseases, with a focus on chemoprevention with aspirin and the gut microbiome. An elected fellow of the American Society of Clinical Investigation, his work is supported by the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. He has published over 300 papers in the field of colorectal cancer and other chronic digestive diseases in leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, Science Translational Medicine, Gastroenterology and Gut. In 2016, he was recognized with a Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement award by the Clinical Research Forum. Dr Chan is a section editor for Gastroenterology, serves on the editorial board of Cancer Prevention Research and Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, and is vice-chair of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Section of the AGA

ANDREW T. CHAN

Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS), Chief of the Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit, and the Program Director for gastroenterology training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). As a clinical gastroenterologist, Dr. Chan specializes in familial gastrointestinal cancer syndromes and cancer prevention. Dr. Chan is a leading investigator in the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and other digestive diseases, with a focus on chemoprevention with aspirin and the gut microbiome. An elected fellow of the American Society of Clinical Investigation, his work is supported by the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. He has published over 300 papers in the field of colorectal cancer and other chronic digestive diseases in leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, Science Translational Medicine, Gastroenterology and Gut. In 2016, he was recognized with a Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement award by the Clinical Research Forum. Dr Chan is a section editor for Gastroenterology, serves on the editorial board of Cancer Prevention Research and Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, and is vice-chair of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Section of the AGA

Presidente Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia Digestiva 2018 - 2020
Investigador Asociado - Colciencias
Jefe Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva
Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud - Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá
Jefe Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva
Hospital de San José
Miembro de Numero Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá
Miembro Correspondiente Academia Nacional de Medicina de Colombia

ARECIO PEÑALOZA

Presidente Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia Digestiva 2018 - 2020
Investigador Asociado - Colciencias
Jefe Programa de Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva
Fundación Universitaria de Ciencias de la Salud - Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá
Jefe Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva
Hospital de San José
Miembro de Numero Sociedad de Cirugía de Bogotá
Miembro Correspondiente Academia Nacional de Medicina de Colombia

Albert J (Arjan) Bredenoord, MD works as a consultant Gastroenterologist at the Amsterdam Medical Center. His main focus is on achalasia, reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is one of the pioneers of high-resolution manometry and impedance monitoring of the esophagus. Dr Bredenoord is an author of over 200 papers, books and book chapters on esophageal diseases and organizes regular courses in Europe, North America and Asia. Dr Bredenoord is President of the European Society of Eosinophilic Esophagitis EUREOS, Editor of the journal Neurogastroenterology and Motility and co-founder of the International HRM working group.

ARJAN BREDENOORD

Albert J (Arjan) Bredenoord, MD works as a consultant Gastroenterologist at the Amsterdam Medical Center. His main focus is on achalasia, reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis. He is one of the pioneers of high-resolution manometry and impedance monitoring of the esophagus. Dr Bredenoord is an author of over 200 papers, books and book chapters on esophageal diseases and organizes regular courses in Europe, North America and Asia. Dr Bredenoord is President of the European Society of Eosinophilic Esophagitis EUREOS, Editor of the journal Neurogastroenterology and Motility and co-founder of the International HRM working group.

2014 a la fecha: Staff Unidad de Endoscopia intervencional, Clínica Alemana de Santiago. Staff
servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva del Hospital Padre Hurtado. Desarrollando la
Cirugía General y Endoscopia Terapéutica avanzada.
2012 a la fecha: Servicio de Endoscopia Hospital Padre Hurtado.
Realizando POEM, G-POEM, Z-POEM, EFTR, STER, ESD, EMR, ERCP,
ampulectomías e instalación de prótesis autoexpandibles, etc.
Participación en sociedades
2017 a la fecha: Presidente del departamento de Cirugía Endoscópica de la Sociedad de Cirujanos
de Chile.
2017 a la fecha: Miembro titular de la Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile
2016 a la fecha: Miembro de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
2016 a la fecha: Miembro de la Sociedad Chilena de Gastroenterología de Chile

ARTURO SÉRGIO VALLE RIVERA

2014 a la fecha: Staff Unidad de Endoscopia intervencional, Clínica Alemana de Santiago. Staff
servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva del Hospital Padre Hurtado. Desarrollando la
Cirugía General y Endoscopia Terapéutica avanzada.
2012 a la fecha: Servicio de Endoscopia Hospital Padre Hurtado.
Realizando POEM, G-POEM, Z-POEM, EFTR, STER, ESD, EMR, ERCP,
ampulectomías e instalación de prótesis autoexpandibles, etc.
Participación en sociedades
2017 a la fecha: Presidente del departamento de Cirugía Endoscópica de la Sociedad de Cirujanos
de Chile.
2017 a la fecha: Miembro titular de la Sociedad de Cirujanos de Chile
2016 a la fecha: Miembro de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
2016 a la fecha: Miembro de la Sociedad Chilena de Gastroenterología de Chile

Dr. Asadur Jorge Tchekmedyian. MD, FASGE
Presidente electo, Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva
Co-Chair del comité organizador del segundo congreso mundial de endoscopia, ENDO 2020
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay.
Ex-Profesor Adjunto de Gastroenterología

ASADUR JORGE TCHEKMEDYIAN

Dr. Asadur Jorge Tchekmedyian. MD, FASGE
Presidente electo, Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva
Co-Chair del comité organizador del segundo congreso mundial de endoscopia, ENDO 2020
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay.
Ex-Profesor Adjunto de Gastroenterología

Dra Especialista em Medicina Interna, Gastroenterologia, Endoscopista Fundação Santa Fé de Bogotá, Prof. Clínica Medicina Universidade de Los Andes.

BELEN MENDOZA DE MOLANO

Dra Especialista em Medicina Interna, Gastroenterologia, Endoscopista Fundação Santa Fé de Bogotá, Prof. Clínica Medicina Universidade de Los Andes.

Carlos Alberto Macias Gomez MD, FASGE, Gastroenterologist., was trained at the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires-Argentina, where he has worked since 1989 and is member of the staff since 2001. He led the Endoscopy unit and was the sub-chief of the Gastroenterology Service from 2009- 2013. Currently he is in charge of the Pancreatico-Biliary diseases section.
Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE) since 2017
His main interest is in advanced therapeutic digestive endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS, EMR….)
He is author and co-author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, is member of the Argentine Federation of Digestive Endoscopy (FAEED) and International member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) since 2001. He has been distinguished as honorary member of foreigners Gastroenterological Societies (Ecuadorian, Colombian and Uruguayan).

CARLOS ALBERTO MACIAS GOMEZ

Carlos Alberto Macias Gomez MD, FASGE, Gastroenterologist., was trained at the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires-Argentina, where he has worked since 1989 and is member of the staff since 2001. He led the Endoscopy unit and was the sub-chief of the Gastroenterology Service from 2009- 2013. Currently he is in charge of the Pancreatico-Biliary diseases section.
Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE) since 2017
His main interest is in advanced therapeutic digestive endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS, EMR….)
He is author and co-author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, is member of the Argentine Federation of Digestive Endoscopy (FAEED) and International member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) since 2001. He has been distinguished as honorary member of foreigners Gastroenterological Societies (Ecuadorian, Colombian and Uruguayan).

Carlos Robles-Medranda.
Birth : November, 22 – 1978. Age: 35

Nationality: Ecuadorian.
Work address:
Ecuadorian Institute of Digestive Disease,
IECED
OMNI Hospital
Av. Abel Romeo Castillo y Av. J T Marengo
Guayaquil-Guayas-Ecuador

Web Page: www.ieced.com.ec



I. EDUCATION & TRAINING

• 2005-2008: Fellowship in Hepato-gastoenterology & Interventional Endoscopy, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France.

• 2006-2007: University Diploma in Endoscopy Ultrasound, De la Méditerranée University, North Hospital, Marseille, France.

• 2004-2005: Resident in Hepato-gastoenterology, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

• 2003-2004: Resident in Internal Medicine, Verdi Cevallos Balda Hospital, Portoviejo, Ecuador

• 1996-2003: Catholic University of Santiago of Guayaquil, School of Medicine, M.D. degree, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

• 1990-1996: Bachelor of Science, "Cristo Rey" College, Portoviejo, Ecuador.

CARLOS ANTONIO ROBLES MEDRANDA

Carlos Robles-Medranda.
Birth : November, 22 – 1978. Age: 35

Nationality: Ecuadorian.
Work address:
Ecuadorian Institute of Digestive Disease,
IECED
OMNI Hospital
Av. Abel Romeo Castillo y Av. J T Marengo
Guayaquil-Guayas-Ecuador

Web Page: www.ieced.com.ec



I. EDUCATION & TRAINING

• 2005-2008: Fellowship in Hepato-gastoenterology & Interventional Endoscopy, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France.

• 2006-2007: University Diploma in Endoscopy Ultrasound, De la Méditerranée University, North Hospital, Marseille, France.

• 2004-2005: Resident in Hepato-gastoenterology, University Hospital Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

• 2003-2004: Resident in Internal Medicine, Verdi Cevallos Balda Hospital, Portoviejo, Ecuador

• 1996-2003: Catholic University of Santiago of Guayaquil, School of Medicine, M.D. degree, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

• 1990-1996: Bachelor of Science, "Cristo Rey" College, Portoviejo, Ecuador.

• 1979: Título de Doctor en Medicina y Cirugía. Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. Guayaquil, Ecuador
• 1983: Postgrado en Gastroenterología en París-Francia. Universidad de París VII.
• 1983: Diploma de Estudios Especiales de Endoscopía Digestiva. Universidad de París VII. Facultad de Medicina Xavier Bichat.

II MEMBRESIAS EN SOCIEDADES PROFESIONALES

• Past Presidente de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Gastroenterología “SEG”
• Miembro Fundador de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SOCENDI”
• Past Presidente de la Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SIED”
• Fundador y Director del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas “IECED”
• Fellow de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE): FASGE
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Venezolana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SOVED”
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Gastroenterología “SEG”


TRABAJO ACTUAL: Gerente del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas “IECED”.
Gastroenterólogo – Endoscopista.

CARLOS ARTURO ROBLES JARA

• 1979: Título de Doctor en Medicina y Cirugía. Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil. Guayaquil, Ecuador
• 1983: Postgrado en Gastroenterología en París-Francia. Universidad de París VII.
• 1983: Diploma de Estudios Especiales de Endoscopía Digestiva. Universidad de París VII. Facultad de Medicina Xavier Bichat.

II MEMBRESIAS EN SOCIEDADES PROFESIONALES

• Past Presidente de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Gastroenterología “SEG”
• Miembro Fundador de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SOCENDI”
• Past Presidente de la Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SIED”
• Fundador y Director del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas “IECED”
• Fellow de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE): FASGE
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Venezolana de Endoscopia Digestiva “SOVED”
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología
• Miembro Honorario de la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Gastroenterología “SEG”


TRABAJO ACTUAL: Gerente del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Enfermedades Digestivas “IECED”.
Gastroenterólogo – Endoscopista.

PAST PRESIDENT DE LA SOCIEDAD URUGUAYA DE ENDOSCOPIA DIGESTIVA

CARLOS BAUBET

PAST PRESIDENT DE LA SOCIEDAD URUGUAYA DE ENDOSCOPIA DIGESTIVA

• Jefe de Residentes de gastroenterología 2003-2004
• Docente de pregrado y postgrado en UBA, Salvador, F Favaloro y Endiba
• Docente de la carrera de Endoscopia Digestiva de la UBA
• Primer premio en Jóvenes Endoscopistas organizado por Endiba por el trabajo “extracción de Banda gástrica” Premio Beca para DDW 2009
• Presentaciones de múltiples trabajos en Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología e internacionales como DDW y Congreso Panamericano de Gastroenterología desde 2003 a la fecha

CHRISTIAN SANCHEZ

• Jefe de Residentes de gastroenterología 2003-2004
• Docente de pregrado y postgrado en UBA, Salvador, F Favaloro y Endiba
• Docente de la carrera de Endoscopia Digestiva de la UBA
• Primer premio en Jóvenes Endoscopistas organizado por Endiba por el trabajo “extracción de Banda gástrica” Premio Beca para DDW 2009
• Presentaciones de múltiples trabajos en Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología e internacionales como DDW y Congreso Panamericano de Gastroenterología desde 2003 a la fecha

Dr. Fiocchi obtained his medical degree in 1969 from the Santa Casa Faculty of Medicine in São Paulo, Brazil. From 1970 to 1980 he undertook additional training in internal medicine, immunology and gastroenterology in São Paulo, Brazil, and Baltimore and Cleveland, USA. Since 1980 he has held faculty positions and professorships at the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University, both in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Dr. Claudio Fiocchi is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, since 2005. Since 1993 he is also Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, as well as Professor of Pathology and Professor of Pediatrics at the same university since 1994 and 1997 respectively. His lifelong research interest is the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, where he has made numerous contributions in the areas of immunoregulation, cytokines, immune-nonimmune cell interactions, angiogenesis, fibrosis and pediatric IBD. His most recent area of interest is the use of systems biology to understand IBD pathogenesis in a more comprehensive fashion.

Dr. Fiocchi has received numerous recognitions including the Premier Physician Award, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (1991), MERIT Award, National Institutes of Health, USA (1999), Honorary Membership, Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology (2005), The Clifford and Jane Anthony Chair for Digestive Disease Research and Education (2007), Honorary Foreign Membership, Brazilian National Academy of Medicine (2010), the Henry Janowitz Lifetime Achievement Award in IBD, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (2010), Honorary Membership, Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology (2011), International Herbert Falk Award, Falk Foundation, Germany (2013), DigestScience Research Award, European Crohn’s & Colitis Organization (2014), and the Truelove Lecture, International Organization for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2017).

In addition, he served as Associate Editor or Editorial Board member of several journal including Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Digestive and Liver Disease, Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, and the American Journal of Physiology (Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology).

CLAUDIO FIOCCHI

Dr. Fiocchi obtained his medical degree in 1969 from the Santa Casa Faculty of Medicine in São Paulo, Brazil. From 1970 to 1980 he undertook additional training in internal medicine, immunology and gastroenterology in São Paulo, Brazil, and Baltimore and Cleveland, USA. Since 1980 he has held faculty positions and professorships at the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University, both in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Dr. Claudio Fiocchi is Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, since 2005. Since 1993 he is also Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, as well as Professor of Pathology and Professor of Pediatrics at the same university since 1994 and 1997 respectively. His lifelong research interest is the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, where he has made numerous contributions in the areas of immunoregulation, cytokines, immune-nonimmune cell interactions, angiogenesis, fibrosis and pediatric IBD. His most recent area of interest is the use of systems biology to understand IBD pathogenesis in a more comprehensive fashion.

Dr. Fiocchi has received numerous recognitions including the Premier Physician Award, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (1991), MERIT Award, National Institutes of Health, USA (1999), Honorary Membership, Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology (2005), The Clifford and Jane Anthony Chair for Digestive Disease Research and Education (2007), Honorary Foreign Membership, Brazilian National Academy of Medicine (2010), the Henry Janowitz Lifetime Achievement Award in IBD, Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (2010), Honorary Membership, Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology (2011), International Herbert Falk Award, Falk Foundation, Germany (2013), DigestScience Research Award, European Crohn’s & Colitis Organization (2014), and the Truelove Lecture, International Organization for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (2017).

In addition, he served as Associate Editor or Editorial Board member of several journal including Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Digestive and Liver Disease, Current Opinion in Gastroenterology, and the American Journal of Physiology (Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology).

Gastroenterólogo Pediatra
Diplomado en Endoscopía Digestiva Pediátrica
Master en Nutrición
Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología
Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica
Videoendoscopía Digestiva
Hospital Pediátrico – Ctro. Hosp. Pereira Rossell
Montevideo - Uruguay

CLAUDIO IGLESIAS

Gastroenterólogo Pediatra
Diplomado en Endoscopía Digestiva Pediátrica
Master en Nutrición
Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología
Hepatología y Nutrición Pediátrica
Videoendoscopía Digestiva
Hospital Pediátrico – Ctro. Hosp. Pereira Rossell
Montevideo - Uruguay

Update in screening and surveillance for coloncance; Teacher Hepatology University of Virginia

CYNTHIA YOSHIDA

Update in screening and surveillance for coloncance; Teacher Hepatology University of Virginia

Especialidad: Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva
Entrenamiento: Universidad Nacional de Yamaguchi- Japón
Posición o cargos actuales:
Jefe de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva del hospital central del IPS Paraguay
Director académico del curso de posgrado de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva de la Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción- Paraguay
Jefe de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva del Centro Medico la Costa - Asunción Paraguay
Co creador de la técnica de enteroscopia espiral para Spirus Medical Boston MA

DANIEL CANTERO

Especialidad: Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva
Entrenamiento: Universidad Nacional de Yamaguchi- Japón
Posición o cargos actuales:
Jefe de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva del hospital central del IPS Paraguay
Director académico del curso de posgrado de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva de la Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción- Paraguay
Jefe de Gastroenterología y endoscopia digestiva del Centro Medico la Costa - Asunción Paraguay
Co creador de la técnica de enteroscopia espiral para Spirus Medical Boston MA

Daniela Guerrero Vinsard M.D.
Nationality: Ecuadorian
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Católica Quito-Ecuador.
Medical Residency Training: Division of Internal Medicine at University of Connecticut Health Center, USA.
Research Fellowship at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Florida.
Research Fellowship at Showa University International Training Center for Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery. Yokohama, Japan.
DDW2018 award for scientific accomplishments as early career investigator. Washington DC.

DANIELA GUERRERO VINSARD

Daniela Guerrero Vinsard M.D.
Nationality: Ecuadorian
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Católica Quito-Ecuador.
Medical Residency Training: Division of Internal Medicine at University of Connecticut Health Center, USA.
Research Fellowship at the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Florida.
Research Fellowship at Showa University International Training Center for Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery. Yokohama, Japan.
DDW2018 award for scientific accomplishments as early career investigator. Washington DC.

Presidente del Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología 2016. Vice presidente del Panamericano 2014. Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (SAGE) y de Endoscopistas Digestivos de Buenos Aires (ENDIBA). Consultor en Endoscopia Biliar Hospital Alejandro Posadas. Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología IQdC y Sanatorio Anchorena. Director del Modulo Bilio Pancreático de la SAGE 2012-2017

DAVID HORACIO ZAGALSKY

Presidente del Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología 2016. Vice presidente del Panamericano 2014. Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (SAGE) y de Endoscopistas Digestivos de Buenos Aires (ENDIBA). Consultor en Endoscopia Biliar Hospital Alejandro Posadas. Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología IQdC y Sanatorio Anchorena. Director del Modulo Bilio Pancreático de la SAGE 2012-2017

El Dr. Edgardo Smecuol es médico graduado en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (U.B.A, Diploma de Honor; 1980) y especialista en Gastroenterología (Carrera Superior de Médico Gastroenterológo; 1988). Se desempeña como médico de staff en la Sección ¨Intestino Delgado" del Hospital Municipal de Gastroenterología "Dr. C. Bonorino Udaondo y es "Investigador Principal" del Consejo de Investigación de la Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Entre sus áreas de interés en términos asistenciales e investigacionales se encuentran la enfermedad celíaca y otros trastornos malabsortivos así como los efectos adversos gastrointestinales de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos, Sobre los tópicos mencionados ha realizado presentaciones en foros nacionales e internacionales así como publicado numerosos trabajos científicos en revistas caracterizadas (Index Medicus).

Asimismo, el Dr. Smecuol ha desarrollado una intensa actividad docente desde el Hospital "C. Bonorino Udaondo" (Universidad del Salvador; Buenos Aires-Argentina) y en el Curso Superior de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (S.A.G.E.; U.B.A). En esta última entidad, el Dr. Smecuol ha sido un activo integrante de sus Comisiones Directivas, coordinando y dirigiendo actividades presenciales relevantes organizadas por S.A.G.E. tales como el Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología y el Encuentro Conjunto de de la American Gastroenterological Association y la Sociedad local de la especialidad (S.A.G.E).

Finalmente, cabe mencionar que el Dr. Smecuol es Secretario Electo de la Asociación Interamericana de Gastroenterología (AIGE), período 2012-2014.

EDGARDO SMECUOL

El Dr. Edgardo Smecuol es médico graduado en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (U.B.A, Diploma de Honor; 1980) y especialista en Gastroenterología (Carrera Superior de Médico Gastroenterológo; 1988). Se desempeña como médico de staff en la Sección ¨Intestino Delgado" del Hospital Municipal de Gastroenterología "Dr. C. Bonorino Udaondo y es "Investigador Principal" del Consejo de Investigación de la Municipalidad de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

Entre sus áreas de interés en términos asistenciales e investigacionales se encuentran la enfermedad celíaca y otros trastornos malabsortivos así como los efectos adversos gastrointestinales de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos, Sobre los tópicos mencionados ha realizado presentaciones en foros nacionales e internacionales así como publicado numerosos trabajos científicos en revistas caracterizadas (Index Medicus).

Asimismo, el Dr. Smecuol ha desarrollado una intensa actividad docente desde el Hospital "C. Bonorino Udaondo" (Universidad del Salvador; Buenos Aires-Argentina) y en el Curso Superior de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (S.A.G.E.; U.B.A). En esta última entidad, el Dr. Smecuol ha sido un activo integrante de sus Comisiones Directivas, coordinando y dirigiendo actividades presenciales relevantes organizadas por S.A.G.E. tales como el Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología y el Encuentro Conjunto de de la American Gastroenterological Association y la Sociedad local de la especialidad (S.A.G.E).

Finalmente, cabe mencionar que el Dr. Smecuol es Secretario Electo de la Asociación Interamericana de Gastroenterología (AIGE), período 2012-2014.

Médico Gastroenterólogo – Endoscopista Digestivo
Jefe del Centro de Cáncer Digestivo – Instituto Nacional del Cáncer
Coordinador del Programa de Cáncer Digestivo – Ministerio de Salud Pública
Jefe del Departamento de Endoscopía Digestiva del CASMU

EDUARDO FENOCCHI

Médico Gastroenterólogo – Endoscopista Digestivo
Jefe del Centro de Cáncer Digestivo – Instituto Nacional del Cáncer
Coordinador del Programa de Cáncer Digestivo – Ministerio de Salud Pública
Jefe del Departamento de Endoscopía Digestiva del CASMU

Dr. Eduardo Gutiérrez Galiana, MD
Médico Gastroenterólogo. Endoscopista Digestivo. Hospital Italiano. Asociación Española Primera de Socorros Mutuos. Montevideo
Presidente Electo de la Organización Panamericana de Gastroenterología. nov 2018 - nov 2020. OPGE
Presidente Electo de la Semana Panamericana de las Enfermedades Digestivas. SPED 2020. Punta del Este. Uruguay
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay. SGU
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva. SUED

EDUARDO GUTIERREZ GALIANA

Dr. Eduardo Gutiérrez Galiana, MD
Médico Gastroenterólogo. Endoscopista Digestivo. Hospital Italiano. Asociación Española Primera de Socorros Mutuos. Montevideo
Presidente Electo de la Organización Panamericana de Gastroenterología. nov 2018 - nov 2020. OPGE
Presidente Electo de la Semana Panamericana de las Enfermedades Digestivas. SPED 2020. Punta del Este. Uruguay
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay. SGU
Ex-Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva. SUED

Professor Dr. Evelien Dekker is a board-qualified gastroenterologist working at the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the Amsterdam University Medical Centers (location AMC) at the University of Amsterdam. She graduated from the same university, and obtained her PhD in 1996. She received her training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at the AMC and the OLVG-hospital in Amsterdam. Dr Dekker joined the AMC-staff in 2005 as a head of the multidisciplinary clinic for hereditary colorectal cancer. She currently is medical director of an expert colonoscopy center at the AMC. She is actively involved in the national screening program for colorectal cancer since more than 10 years, for which she has been awarded a honourable “Pearl” by ZonMW. Her research focuses on quality and new techniques in colonoscopy, population screening for colorectal cancer and familial cancer and polyposis syndromes. She was appointed as a professor in GI Oncology at the University of Amsterdam in 2013, has supervised 25 students for a PhD-thesis, and has been an examiner for PhD candidates over 20 times (for most universities in the Netherlands). She has co-authored over 300 scientific articles and has chaired and participated in several national and international guidelines.

EVELIEN DEKKER

Professor Dr. Evelien Dekker is a board-qualified gastroenterologist working at the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology of the Amsterdam University Medical Centers (location AMC) at the University of Amsterdam. She graduated from the same university, and obtained her PhD in 1996. She received her training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at the AMC and the OLVG-hospital in Amsterdam. Dr Dekker joined the AMC-staff in 2005 as a head of the multidisciplinary clinic for hereditary colorectal cancer. She currently is medical director of an expert colonoscopy center at the AMC. She is actively involved in the national screening program for colorectal cancer since more than 10 years, for which she has been awarded a honourable “Pearl” by ZonMW. Her research focuses on quality and new techniques in colonoscopy, population screening for colorectal cancer and familial cancer and polyposis syndromes. She was appointed as a professor in GI Oncology at the University of Amsterdam in 2013, has supervised 25 students for a PhD-thesis, and has been an examiner for PhD candidates over 20 times (for most universities in the Netherlands). She has co-authored over 300 scientific articles and has chaired and participated in several national and international guidelines.

Teacher of Gastroenterology University of la Sabana, Bogotá - Colombia.

FABIAN EMURA

Teacher of Gastroenterology University of la Sabana, Bogotá - Colombia.

Gastroenterólogo de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Gastroenterólogo Clínica Universitaria Colombia
Mágister en Epidemiología Universidades Rosario - CES
Presidente de La Asociación Colombiana de Gastroenterología
Ex Presidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia Digestiva

FABIO LEONEL GIL PARADA

Gastroenterólogo de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Gastroenterólogo Clínica Universitaria Colombia
Mágister en Epidemiología Universidades Rosario - CES
Presidente de La Asociación Colombiana de Gastroenterología
Ex Presidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia Digestiva

Gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Hospital and Delgado Clinica - Lima - Peru.

FERNANDO PALACIOS

Gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Hospital and Delgado Clinica - Lima - Peru.

Médico Gastroenterólogo, egresado de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Especialista Jerarquizado en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva del Centro de Estudios Digestivos y la Clínica 25 de Mayo en Mar del Plata.
Director de los WS Argentinos de Endoscopía Digestiva 2016 y 2017( FAAED).
Director del primer Encuentro Nacional de Ecoendoscopia 2017 (FAAED).
Presidente del Grupo Endoscópico del Sur Bonaerense (GESBA).
Socio de American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

GASTON JURY

Médico Gastroenterólogo, egresado de la Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Especialista Jerarquizado en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva del Centro de Estudios Digestivos y la Clínica 25 de Mayo en Mar del Plata.
Director de los WS Argentinos de Endoscopía Digestiva 2016 y 2017( FAAED).
Director del primer Encuentro Nacional de Ecoendoscopia 2017 (FAAED).
Presidente del Grupo Endoscópico del Sur Bonaerense (GESBA).
Socio de American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Hi, I‘m Giuseppe Grande, an italian gastroenterologist. Now I‘m working in an high volume endoscopic tertiary referral center in Modena city. My field of interests are mainly colonic and gastric diseases such as diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, detection and treatment of pre-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. With my team, we are involved in different multicentric study groups for the upper and lower GI, as well as biliopancreatic disease.

GIUSEPPE GRANDE

Hi, I‘m Giuseppe Grande, an italian gastroenterologist. Now I‘m working in an high volume endoscopic tertiary referral center in Modena city. My field of interests are mainly colonic and gastric diseases such as diverticulosis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, detection and treatment of pre-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. With my team, we are involved in different multicentric study groups for the upper and lower GI, as well as biliopancreatic disease.

Current Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota-USA.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota-USA. Medical Degree (MD) at Faculdade Evangelica do Parana, Curitiba-PR, Brazil. Biomedical Sciences with Microbiology and Immunology at Newcatle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK.

Interests include: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Mucosal Immunology and Epigenomics.

GUILHERME PIOVEZANI RAMOS

Current Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellow at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota-USA.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Internal Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota-USA. Medical Degree (MD) at Faculdade Evangelica do Parana, Curitiba-PR, Brazil. Biomedical Sciences with Microbiology and Immunology at Newcatle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne - UK.

Interests include: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Mucosal Immunology and Epigenomics.

Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología del Hospital Vargas de Caracas.
Profesor de la Cátedra de Gastroenterología de la Escuela de Medicina José María Vargas de la Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Director del Postgrado de Gastroenterología del Hospital Vargas de Caracas.
Director Nacional del Grupo Venezolano de Trabajo en Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal.
Presidente de la Sociedad Venezolana de Gastroenterología

GUILLERMO VEITIA

Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología del Hospital Vargas de Caracas.
Profesor de la Cátedra de Gastroenterología de la Escuela de Medicina José María Vargas de la Universidad Central de Venezuela.
Director del Postgrado de Gastroenterología del Hospital Vargas de Caracas.
Director Nacional del Grupo Venezolano de Trabajo en Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal.
Presidente de la Sociedad Venezolana de Gastroenterología

Ex Presidente Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Uruguay SGU
Ex Presidente Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopía Digestiva SUED
Ex Vicepresidente Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva SIED
Jefe Endoscopia Digestiva Asociación Espanola Primera De Socorros Mutuos en URUGUAY ASESP

HORACIO GUTIÉRREZ GALIANA

Ex Presidente Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Uruguay SGU
Ex Presidente Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopía Digestiva SUED
Ex Vicepresidente Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva SIED
Jefe Endoscopia Digestiva Asociación Espanola Primera De Socorros Mutuos en URUGUAY ASESP

HCirujano , Gastroenterologo, Diplomado en Endoscopia digestiva
Jefe Servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva ,Hospital Pasteur,ASSE,MSP
Director Centro Cirugía Endoscopica, Hospital Policial
Cirujano endoscopista UDA Centro Nacional Hepatobiliopancreatico, Hospital Militar
Ex Prof.Adj.Gastroenterologia
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva y Ex Presidente del II Congreso Uruguayo de Endoscopia Digestiva

HORACIO RUBIO

HCirujano , Gastroenterologo, Diplomado en Endoscopia digestiva
Jefe Servicio de Endoscopia Digestiva ,Hospital Pasteur,ASSE,MSP
Director Centro Cirugía Endoscopica, Hospital Policial
Cirujano endoscopista UDA Centro Nacional Hepatobiliopancreatico, Hospital Militar
Ex Prof.Adj.Gastroenterologia
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad Uruguaya de Endoscopia Digestiva y Ex Presidente del II Congreso Uruguayo de Endoscopia Digestiva

Dr. Imran Hassan completed his residency in General Surgery from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He then received postgraduate training in Colon and Rectal surgery at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England. After this, he returned to the Mayo Clinic and completed a two-year Research and Clinical fellowship in Colon and Rectal surgery. He is currently a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. He has published over 80 original articles, reviews, chapters and editorials. He serves on the editorial board of several national and international surgical journals including the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Colorectal Diseases, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Journal of Surgical research and World Journal of Surgery.

IMRAN HASSAN

Dr. Imran Hassan completed his residency in General Surgery from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He then received postgraduate training in Colon and Rectal surgery at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England. After this, he returned to the Mayo Clinic and completed a two-year Research and Clinical fellowship in Colon and Rectal surgery. He is currently a clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. He has published over 80 original articles, reviews, chapters and editorials. He serves on the editorial board of several national and international surgical journals including the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Colorectal Diseases, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Journal of Surgical research and World Journal of Surgery.

Dr Jean-François Rey is a French hepato-gastroenterologist whose main areas of expertise are on high definition endoscopy with electronic chromoscopy and digestive video capsule explorations (small bowel, stomach and colon). He is president of the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) and has also served multiple functions at ESGE (European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), including acting as the organization’s president from 2002 to 2006. Currently, he is a practicing physician at Institute Arnault Tzanck, in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France

JEAN FRANÇOIS REY

Dr Jean-François Rey is a French hepato-gastroenterologist whose main areas of expertise are on high definition endoscopy with electronic chromoscopy and digestive video capsule explorations (small bowel, stomach and colon). He is president of the World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) and has also served multiple functions at ESGE (European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), including acting as the organization’s president from 2002 to 2006. Currently, he is a practicing physician at Institute Arnault Tzanck, in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France

Johan Burisch, MD, Ph.D. is a gastroenterologist in training at Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. He received his medical degree from Copenhagen University in 2010 and his Ph.D. degree in 2013, his thesis dealing with the epidemiology and disease course of IBD in Europe. During his postdoctoral fellowship, Johan Burisch trained at Mount Sinai, New York, USA with prof. Jean-Frederic Colombel. He’s specialized in epidemiological studies on the natural disease course and pattern recognition as well as eHealth solutions for patients with IBD. He has authored >60 peer-reviewed papers on IBD epidemiology as well as several book chapters.

JOHAN BURISCH

Johan Burisch, MD, Ph.D. is a gastroenterologist in training at Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. He received his medical degree from Copenhagen University in 2010 and his Ph.D. degree in 2013, his thesis dealing with the epidemiology and disease course of IBD in Europe. During his postdoctoral fellowship, Johan Burisch trained at Mount Sinai, New York, USA with prof. Jean-Frederic Colombel. He’s specialized in epidemiological studies on the natural disease course and pattern recognition as well as eHealth solutions for patients with IBD. He has authored >60 peer-reviewed papers on IBD epidemiology as well as several book chapters.

ESTUDIOS
• Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Gastrointestinal. Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México DF. 1 de marzo de 1981 a 29 de febrero de 1984.
• Especialización en Medicina Interna. Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1979-1981
• Doctor en Medicina. Universidad de Panamá, Panamá. 1971-1977. Primer Puesto de su Promoción y Miembro del Capítulo de Honor Sigma-Lambda
EXPERIENCIA
• Especialista en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Gastrointestinal de la Clínica Hospital San Fernando, Panamá desde 1984 hasta la actualidad
• Jefe de la Sección de Endoscopia de la Clínica San Fernando desde 1992 a la fecha
• Especialista en Gastroenterología del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1984-1996
• Jefe de la Sección de Endoscopia del Servicio de Gastroenterología del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1990-1996
PUBLICACIONES
• Parámetros funcionales tiroideos en Panamá (Coautor). Revisiónde las pruebas tiroideas actuales. Revista Médica de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá, 1979; vol 11,No.3: 396
• Alcohol e Hígado (Coautor). Rev Gastroent Mex; 1982, vol 47(3) : 149-153
• Páncreas Anular. Revisión de 10 añosen el CHM-CSS. Revista Médica de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá
• Manejo Endoscópico de los Problemas Biliares. Esperiencia de 4 años. Revista Médica de Panamá 1990; vol 15(1): 50-59
• Eficacia y Seguridad de la Ranitina 150vs300mg dos veces al día en úlcera duodenal. Acta Gastroent Latinoamer 1993; vol23: 13-17
• Gastrostomia Endoscópica Percutánea, Experiencia en Panamá. Revista Médica de Panamá
EXPERIENCIA EN ENSEÑANZA
• Profesor Asistente Ad Honorem del Curso de Propedeútica Clínica y Fisiopatología de la Universidad de Panamá 1980; 1984-1993
• Profesor Asistente ad Honorem del Curso de Gastroenterología de la Universidad de Panamá 1984-1993
• Miembro del Comité de Docencia del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1990-1994
AFILIACIONES
• Asociación Panameña de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva (APGED) 1984 a la fecha. Past Presidente
• Sociedad Centroamericana y del Caribe de Gastroenterología 1985 a la fecha
• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (International Member)
• Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva Past Presidente y actual Tesorero Permanente
• Academia Panameña de Medicina y Cirugia
• Asociación Medica Nacional
INTERESES
• Experto en procedimientos endoscópicos de Vías Biliares y Páncreas
• Amplia experiencia en Colonoscopia y Endoscopia Digestiva Alta Diagnóstica y Terapeútica
• Especial interés y experiencia en Manejo de Problemas Esofágicos
• Especial Interés en Endoscopia Diagnostica y Terapeútica en Pacientes Bariátricos
• Experiencia en Cápsula Endoscópica de Intestino Delgado
• Amplia Experiencia en Colocación de Stents Biliares, Esofágicos, Gastrointestinales y Colónicos

JORGE ROBERTO ORILLAC PEREZ

ESTUDIOS
• Especialización en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Gastrointestinal. Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México DF. 1 de marzo de 1981 a 29 de febrero de 1984.
• Especialización en Medicina Interna. Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1979-1981
• Doctor en Medicina. Universidad de Panamá, Panamá. 1971-1977. Primer Puesto de su Promoción y Miembro del Capítulo de Honor Sigma-Lambda
EXPERIENCIA
• Especialista en Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Gastrointestinal de la Clínica Hospital San Fernando, Panamá desde 1984 hasta la actualidad
• Jefe de la Sección de Endoscopia de la Clínica San Fernando desde 1992 a la fecha
• Especialista en Gastroenterología del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1984-1996
• Jefe de la Sección de Endoscopia del Servicio de Gastroenterología del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1990-1996
PUBLICACIONES
• Parámetros funcionales tiroideos en Panamá (Coautor). Revisiónde las pruebas tiroideas actuales. Revista Médica de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá, 1979; vol 11,No.3: 396
• Alcohol e Hígado (Coautor). Rev Gastroent Mex; 1982, vol 47(3) : 149-153
• Páncreas Anular. Revisión de 10 añosen el CHM-CSS. Revista Médica de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá
• Manejo Endoscópico de los Problemas Biliares. Esperiencia de 4 años. Revista Médica de Panamá 1990; vol 15(1): 50-59
• Eficacia y Seguridad de la Ranitina 150vs300mg dos veces al día en úlcera duodenal. Acta Gastroent Latinoamer 1993; vol23: 13-17
• Gastrostomia Endoscópica Percutánea, Experiencia en Panamá. Revista Médica de Panamá
EXPERIENCIA EN ENSEÑANZA
• Profesor Asistente Ad Honorem del Curso de Propedeútica Clínica y Fisiopatología de la Universidad de Panamá 1980; 1984-1993
• Profesor Asistente ad Honorem del Curso de Gastroenterología de la Universidad de Panamá 1984-1993
• Miembro del Comité de Docencia del Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano de la Caja del Seguro Social de Panamá 1990-1994
AFILIACIONES
• Asociación Panameña de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia Digestiva (APGED) 1984 a la fecha. Past Presidente
• Sociedad Centroamericana y del Caribe de Gastroenterología 1985 a la fecha
• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (International Member)
• Sociedad Interamericana de Endoscopia Digestiva Past Presidente y actual Tesorero Permanente
• Academia Panameña de Medicina y Cirugia
• Asociación Medica Nacional
INTERESES
• Experto en procedimientos endoscópicos de Vías Biliares y Páncreas
• Amplia experiencia en Colonoscopia y Endoscopia Digestiva Alta Diagnóstica y Terapeútica
• Especial interés y experiencia en Manejo de Problemas Esofágicos
• Especial Interés en Endoscopia Diagnostica y Terapeútica en Pacientes Bariátricos
• Experiencia en Cápsula Endoscópica de Intestino Delgado
• Amplia Experiencia en Colocación de Stents Biliares, Esofágicos, Gastrointestinales y Colónicos

Serviço: Diretor do Serviço de Gastrenterologia do Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira – Guimarães. Portugal

2. Formação Académica
Doutoramento em Medicina, pela Universidade do Minho, Braga - PT; Subespecialidade de Hepatologia, pela Ordem dos Médicos; Especialidade de Gastrenterologia, pela Ordem dos Médicos; Licenciatura em Medicina, pela Faculdade de Medicina do Porto - PT.

3. Cargos, Comissões atuais e anteriores
Fellowship do European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Professor na Escola de Medicina da Universidade do Minho, Braga - PT: Licenciatura em Medicina.
Consultor da Direção Geral da Saúde, na área da Gastrenterologia.
Membro da Comissão Oncológica do Hospital da Sra. da Oliveira-GMR.
Presidente da secção da Subespecialidade de Hepatologia da Ordem dos Médicos.
Membro do Conselho Editorial Internacional da Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas: The Spanish Journal of Gastroenterology.
Senior scholar/ Revisor do World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do GE-Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do Austin Journal Digestive System.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do Austin Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do International Journal of Gastroenterology Disorders & Therapy.
Presidente da Sociedade Portuguesa de Gastrenterologia (SPG), 2015-2017.
Diretor do GE - Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015-2017.
Presidente do Colégio da Especialidade de Gastrenterologia da Ordem dos Médicos (CEGOM):2012-2015.

5. Prémios e Condecorações
18 Trabalhos científicos premiados.
Ordem do Mérito (Grau de Grande Oficial) – Condecoração atribuída por Sua Excelência O Presidente da República Portuguesa, em 2006.

6. Atividade Científica
660 Comunicações, Conferências e Palestras em reuniões científicas, nacionais e internacionais;
140 Publicações em livros e revistas, nacionais e internacionais, com revisão pelos pares.

JOSE COTTER

Serviço: Diretor do Serviço de Gastrenterologia do Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira – Guimarães. Portugal

2. Formação Académica
Doutoramento em Medicina, pela Universidade do Minho, Braga - PT; Subespecialidade de Hepatologia, pela Ordem dos Médicos; Especialidade de Gastrenterologia, pela Ordem dos Médicos; Licenciatura em Medicina, pela Faculdade de Medicina do Porto - PT.

3. Cargos, Comissões atuais e anteriores
Fellowship do European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
Professor na Escola de Medicina da Universidade do Minho, Braga - PT: Licenciatura em Medicina.
Consultor da Direção Geral da Saúde, na área da Gastrenterologia.
Membro da Comissão Oncológica do Hospital da Sra. da Oliveira-GMR.
Presidente da secção da Subespecialidade de Hepatologia da Ordem dos Médicos.
Membro do Conselho Editorial Internacional da Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas: The Spanish Journal of Gastroenterology.
Senior scholar/ Revisor do World Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do GE-Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do Austin Journal Digestive System.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do Austin Journal of Gastroenterology.
Membro do Conselho Editorial/ Revisor do International Journal of Gastroenterology Disorders & Therapy.
Presidente da Sociedade Portuguesa de Gastrenterologia (SPG), 2015-2017.
Diretor do GE - Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology, 2015-2017.
Presidente do Colégio da Especialidade de Gastrenterologia da Ordem dos Médicos (CEGOM):2012-2015.

5. Prémios e Condecorações
18 Trabalhos científicos premiados.
Ordem do Mérito (Grau de Grande Oficial) – Condecoração atribuída por Sua Excelência O Presidente da República Portuguesa, em 2006.

6. Atividade Científica
660 Comunicações, Conferências e Palestras em reuniões científicas, nacionais e internacionais;
140 Publicações em livros e revistas, nacionais e internacionais, com revisão pelos pares.

Médico Gastroenterólogo
Profesor de gastroenterologia de la universidad católica de Guayaquil
Miembro del comité de guías de la organización mundial de gastroenterologia
Miembro de la sociedad latinoamericana de gastroenterologia
Miembro del staff de gastroenterologia del hospital Alcívar de Guayaquil

JOSE IGNACIO HANNA JAIRALA

Médico Gastroenterólogo
Profesor de gastroenterologia de la universidad católica de Guayaquil
Miembro del comité de guías de la organización mundial de gastroenterologia
Miembro de la sociedad latinoamericana de gastroenterologia
Miembro del staff de gastroenterologia del hospital Alcívar de Guayaquil

Médico Gastroenterólogo y Endoscopista
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay
Jefe de Endoscopia del Hospital Regional Salto
En esta SPED, estaré asumiendo como Secretario General de OPGE.

JOSE PEDRO IBARGOYEN RIBEIRO

Médico Gastroenterólogo y Endoscopista
Ex Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay
Jefe de Endoscopia del Hospital Regional Salto
En esta SPED, estaré asumiendo como Secretario General de OPGE.

Gastroenterologista do Hospital Espanhol de Mexico; Endoscopia Universidade La Salle; Ex-presidente Ass. Mexicanade Endoscopia Gastrointestinal; Chefe serviço endoscopia SLP.

JOSÉ LUIS GONZÁLEZ THOMPSON

Gastroenterologista do Hospital Espanhol de Mexico; Endoscopia Universidade La Salle; Ex-presidente Ass. Mexicanade Endoscopia Gastrointestinal; Chefe serviço endoscopia SLP.

El Dr. Juan Combe estudió en la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal de Lima, Perú. Realizó postgrados y Maestría en La Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, así como en la Fundación Cleveland Clinic en la ciudad de Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Se ha desempeñado como Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN) de Lima, entidad rectora del Cáncer en el Perú, del año 1991 al 2009. Así mismo, es Profesor del Departamento Académico de Clínicas Médicas de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia desde el año 1991, teniendo a su cargo el programa de entrenamiento en el área oncológica de la especialidad de gastroenterología del programa de post-grado y los capítulos de cáncer del aparato digestivo en el pre-grado. Ha participado también como profesor en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos y en la Universidad Particular San Martin, de Lima, Perú, tanto en el Pre como el Post grado Actualmente ostenta el cargo de Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Perú y es representante peruano en el Capitulo Latino Americano de Ultrasonido Endoscópico (CLEUS) desde el año 2009 hasta la actualidad. Ha publicado múltiples artículos, participado en varios libros de la especialidad y brindado múltiples conferencias.

JUAN COMBE GUTIERREZ

El Dr. Juan Combe estudió en la Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal de Lima, Perú. Realizó postgrados y Maestría en La Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, así como en la Fundación Cleveland Clinic en la ciudad de Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Se ha desempeñado como Jefe del Servicio de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia del Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas (INEN) de Lima, entidad rectora del Cáncer en el Perú, del año 1991 al 2009. Así mismo, es Profesor del Departamento Académico de Clínicas Médicas de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia desde el año 1991, teniendo a su cargo el programa de entrenamiento en el área oncológica de la especialidad de gastroenterología del programa de post-grado y los capítulos de cáncer del aparato digestivo en el pre-grado. Ha participado también como profesor en la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos y en la Universidad Particular San Martin, de Lima, Perú, tanto en el Pre como el Post grado Actualmente ostenta el cargo de Presidente de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Perú y es representante peruano en el Capitulo Latino Americano de Ultrasonido Endoscópico (CLEUS) desde el año 2009 hasta la actualidad. Ha publicado múltiples artículos, participado en varios libros de la especialidad y brindado múltiples conferencias.

GASTROENTEROLOGO ENDOSCOPISTA EX PRESIDENTE SIED 2007-2008 EX PRESIDENTE DE LA ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE ENDOSCOPIA DOCTORADO EN ALTA DIRECCION VICEPRESIDENTE DE LA ACADEMIA MEXICANA DE CIRUGIA

JUAN MIGUEL ABDO FRANCIS

GASTROENTEROLOGO ENDOSCOPISTA EX PRESIDENTE SIED 2007-2008 EX PRESIDENTE DE LA ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y ASOCIACION MEXICANA DE ENDOSCOPIA DOCTORADO EN ALTA DIRECCION VICEPRESIDENTE DE LA ACADEMIA MEXICANA DE CIRUGIA

Previous Research Fellow. Liver Unit. Yale University. U.S.A. Associate Professor in Medicine. Chief of Staff. Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department. Hospital Centenario. Rosario. Argentina

JULIO VOROBIOFF

Previous Research Fellow. Liver Unit. Yale University. U.S.A. Associate Professor in Medicine. Chief of Staff. Gastroenterology & Hepatology Department. Hospital Centenario. Rosario. Argentina

Ex Presidente Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterologia Ex Presidente Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurogastroenterologia Director Medico CMBF. Buenos Aires Argentina

LUIS BUSTOS FERNANDEZ

Ex Presidente Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterologia Ex Presidente Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurogastroenterologia Director Medico CMBF. Buenos Aires Argentina

Investigador del Liver Center, Universidad de Yale, Investigador Laboratorio de Microcirculación Hepática Centre de Recherches André-Viallet, Universidad de Montreal, Presidente de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (SAGE), y de Asociación Argentina para el Estudio de las Enfermedades del Hígado (AAEEH), Presidente Congreso Argentino de Hepatología 2011, Presidente Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterologìa 2018 Jefe de Hemodinamia Hepática , Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires. Profesor Titular de Medicina UCA

LUIS COLOMBATO

Investigador del Liver Center, Universidad de Yale, Investigador Laboratorio de Microcirculación Hepática Centre de Recherches André-Viallet, Universidad de Montreal, Presidente de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología (SAGE), y de Asociación Argentina para el Estudio de las Enfermedades del Hígado (AAEEH), Presidente Congreso Argentino de Hepatología 2011, Presidente Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterologìa 2018 Jefe de Hemodinamia Hepática , Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires. Profesor Titular de Medicina UCA

 Especialista en Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva y Especialista en Medicina del Trabajo  Director general de Gedyt y Jefe del servicio de Gastroenterología del Instituto A. Fleming.  Director de la Carrera de médico especialista en Endoscopia Digestiva, Diagnóstica y Terapéutica de la Sede Gedyt de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.  Ex presidente electo de FAAED y ENDIBA  SIED (Sociedad Interamericana De Endoscopia Digestiva), chairman de CCR (cáncer de colon) 2016-2018  FASGE, Fellow Member De La American Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  Recibió varias distinciones, realizó más de 80 trabajos científicos y monografías, presentados nacional e internacionalmente. Es coautor de 8 libros de la especialidad.  Es miembro de más de 20 sociedades, comisiones nacionales e Internacionales,  Participó como disertante y diversos cargos en congresos nacionales e internacionales.

LUIS ERNESTO CARO

 Especialista en Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva y Especialista en Medicina del Trabajo  Director general de Gedyt y Jefe del servicio de Gastroenterología del Instituto A. Fleming.  Director de la Carrera de médico especialista en Endoscopia Digestiva, Diagnóstica y Terapéutica de la Sede Gedyt de la Universidad de Buenos Aires.  Ex presidente electo de FAAED y ENDIBA  SIED (Sociedad Interamericana De Endoscopia Digestiva), chairman de CCR (cáncer de colon) 2016-2018  FASGE, Fellow Member De La American Society Gastrointestinal Endoscopy  Recibió varias distinciones, realizó más de 80 trabajos científicos y monografías, presentados nacional e internacionalmente. Es coautor de 8 libros de la especialidad.  Es miembro de más de 20 sociedades, comisiones nacionales e Internacionales,  Participó como disertante y diversos cargos en congresos nacionales e internacionales.

Director Científico y jefe de servicio de motilidad digestiva Instituto Gutmédica Bogotá Expresidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Gastroenterología. Especialista en Medicina Interna, Gastroenterología y epidemiología Profesor de post grado Universidad Nacional de Colombia, servicio de fisiología digestiva

LUIS FERNANDO PINEDA

Director Científico y jefe de servicio de motilidad digestiva Instituto Gutmédica Bogotá Expresidente de la Asociación Colombiana de Gastroenterología. Especialista en Medicina Interna, Gastroenterología y epidemiología Profesor de post grado Universidad Nacional de Colombia, servicio de fisiología digestiva

Head of the Gastroenterology Department at University Hospital in Coimbra, Portugal. President of the Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology. Past President of the Portuguese Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Past Presidente of Group of Ultrasound in Gastroenterology. Large experience in Liver Diseases and Transplantation. Expert in colonoscopy and associated procedures. Basic preparation in Gastroenterology in Germany.

LUÍS TOMÉ

Head of the Gastroenterology Department at University Hospital in Coimbra, Portugal. President of the Portuguese Society of Gastroenterology. Past President of the Portuguese Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Past Presidente of Group of Ultrasound in Gastroenterology. Large experience in Liver Diseases and Transplantation. Expert in colonoscopy and associated procedures. Basic preparation in Gastroenterology in Germany.

I was licencied in medicine ( university of marseilles) in 1987 Diploma of gastroenterology in 1987 Diploma of oncology in 1990 Chef de clinique - assistant of the university of marseille / 1988 to 1990 Praticien hospitalier since 1990 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of unit of endoscopy since 1997 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of oncology unit 2000-2002 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of surgical day hospital since 2002 (paoli-calmettes institute). Chief of endoscopy medico-surgical oncology department since september 2005(paoli-calmettes institute). Member of the french society of endoscopy since 1999 Member of the french club of endosonography since 1994 Member of the french fondation of digestive oncology since 1991 Member of the french federation of oncology since 1992 Member of the european society of gastroenterology since 1999 Secretary of french club of endosonography 1996-98 President of french club of endosonography 1998-2000 President of euro-eus society 2008-2013 Member of the board of the french club of endosonography-2014 Honorary prseident of the mena society since 2013

MARC GIOVANNINI

I was licencied in medicine ( university of marseilles) in 1987 Diploma of gastroenterology in 1987 Diploma of oncology in 1990 Chef de clinique - assistant of the university of marseille / 1988 to 1990 Praticien hospitalier since 1990 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of unit of endoscopy since 1997 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of oncology unit 2000-2002 ( paoli-camettes institute ) Chief of surgical day hospital since 2002 (paoli-calmettes institute). Chief of endoscopy medico-surgical oncology department since september 2005(paoli-calmettes institute). Member of the french society of endoscopy since 1999 Member of the french club of endosonography since 1994 Member of the french fondation of digestive oncology since 1991 Member of the french federation of oncology since 1992 Member of the european society of gastroenterology since 1999 Secretary of french club of endosonography 1996-98 President of french club of endosonography 1998-2000 President of euro-eus society 2008-2013 Member of the board of the french club of endosonography-2014 Honorary prseident of the mena society since 2013

GASTROENTEROLÓGA ENDOSCOPISTA Medicina General y Cirugía: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Postgrado de Gastroenterología: Universidad San Francisco de Quito Becada de Endoscopia digestiva y terapéutica: Training Center Clínica Alemana, Chile Presidenta de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología Capítulo Pichincha Coordinadora del Grupo Ecuatoriano de Trabajo en Enfermedad Inflamatoria EPI Latam IBD. PANCCO

MARIA DE LOS ANGELES SILVA

GASTROENTEROLÓGA ENDOSCOPISTA Medicina General y Cirugía: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Postgrado de Gastroenterología: Universidad San Francisco de Quito Becada de Endoscopia digestiva y terapéutica: Training Center Clínica Alemana, Chile Presidenta de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología Capítulo Pichincha Coordinadora del Grupo Ecuatoriano de Trabajo en Enfermedad Inflamatoria EPI Latam IBD. PANCCO

Titulo de médico general obtenido en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, La Habana, Cuba. 2006 Título de Especialista en Medicina General Integral: Facultad de ciencias médicas Calixto Garcia. 2009 Título de especialista en Gastroenterología: Hospital clínico quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras. 2013 Actualmente trabajo como Médico Gastroenterologo en el Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, desde el 2014 hasta la fecha.

MARIA TERESA ANDARA

Titulo de médico general obtenido en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, La Habana, Cuba. 2006 Título de Especialista en Medicina General Integral: Facultad de ciencias médicas Calixto Garcia. 2009 Título de especialista en Gastroenterología: Hospital clínico quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras. 2013 Actualmente trabajo como Médico Gastroenterologo en el Instituto Hondureño de Seguridad Social en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, desde el 2014 hasta la fecha.

Gastroenterología, alta especialización en Endoscopia Terapéutica y en Neurogastroenterología y Motilidad Gastrointestinal

MARIEL ARACELLY MEJÍA RIVAS

Gastroenterología, alta especialización en Endoscopia Terapéutica y en Neurogastroenterología y Motilidad Gastrointestinal

1. Medico graduada de la Universidad de El Salvador. 2. Estudios de post-grado: • Medicina Interna, en Hospital Nacional Rosales, San Salvador, El Salvador, CA. • Gastroenterologia en el Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Medico “La Raza”, del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. México D.F. • Endoscopia Digestiva en el Hospital General “Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez”, México D.F. • Curso de detección temprana del Cáncer gástrico y Tumores del Aparato Digestivo, JICA Tokio, Japón. 3. Miembro activo y expresidenta de la Asociación de Gastroenterologia y Endoscopia Digestiva de El Salvador. 4. Adscrita al departamento de Medicina Interna y Unidad de Endoscopía Digestiva, del Hospital Nacional “Dr. Juan José Fernández”. San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.

MARISABEL VALDEZ

1. Medico graduada de la Universidad de El Salvador. 2. Estudios de post-grado: • Medicina Interna, en Hospital Nacional Rosales, San Salvador, El Salvador, CA. • Gastroenterologia en el Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Medico “La Raza”, del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. México D.F. • Endoscopia Digestiva en el Hospital General “Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez”, México D.F. • Curso de detección temprana del Cáncer gástrico y Tumores del Aparato Digestivo, JICA Tokio, Japón. 3. Miembro activo y expresidenta de la Asociación de Gastroenterologia y Endoscopia Digestiva de El Salvador. 4. Adscrita al departamento de Medicina Interna y Unidad de Endoscopía Digestiva, del Hospital Nacional “Dr. Juan José Fernández”. San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.

Graduated and received his MD degree (magna cum laude) from the University of Kiel in 1994. After finishing his clinical fellowship at the Julius Maximilians University of Wuerzburg, Germany and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, he received his PhD in transplant immunology. He joined faculty at the University of Wuerzburg in 2006 after completion of his training in general and abdominal surgery. He is EBSQ-certified in Surgical Oncology (Brussels, Belgium). In 2013 he became an Associate Professor of Surgery and in 2016 the head of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery in Chemnitz, Germany. He has long-term research experience in gastrointestinal oncology and immunology and has published many articles and chapters on immune signaling pathways, chronic inflammation and pluripotent tumor cells in colorectal and pancreatic cancer and other subjects in oncologic surgery.

MARTIN GASSER

Graduated and received his MD degree (magna cum laude) from the University of Kiel in 1994. After finishing his clinical fellowship at the Julius Maximilians University of Wuerzburg, Germany and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, he received his PhD in transplant immunology. He joined faculty at the University of Wuerzburg in 2006 after completion of his training in general and abdominal surgery. He is EBSQ-certified in Surgical Oncology (Brussels, Belgium). In 2013 he became an Associate Professor of Surgery and in 2016 the head of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery in Chemnitz, Germany. He has long-term research experience in gastrointestinal oncology and immunology and has published many articles and chapters on immune signaling pathways, chronic inflammation and pluripotent tumor cells in colorectal and pancreatic cancer and other subjects in oncologic surgery.

Head of the Department University Hospital Regensburg – Internal Medicine I Research Fields • p53, p63 and p73 in apoptosis • chemo sensitivity and -resistance in GI cancer • viruses, apoptosis, cellular immunology and tumor development • hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, liver transplantation • clinical trials for the treatment of liver diseases and liver cancer

MARTINA MUELLER- SCHILLING

Head of the Department University Hospital Regensburg – Internal Medicine I Research Fields • p53, p63 and p73 in apoptosis • chemo sensitivity and -resistance in GI cancer • viruses, apoptosis, cellular immunology and tumor development • hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, liver transplantation • clinical trials for the treatment of liver diseases and liver cancer

Martin Toro es Médico egresado de Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Especialista en Gastroenterología y endoscopía digestiva. Especialista Universitario, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completó la residencia de Gastroenterología / Jefatura de Residentes / Instructoría de Residentes en el Hospital de Gastroenterología “Dr. Bonorino Udaondo”, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fue secretario adjunto de Curso de Postgrado de Especialista en Gastroenterología de SAGE (Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología); profesor auxiliar de la Cátedra de Gastroenterología de Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad del Salvador; director de módulo de Gastroenterología en la Cátedra de Patología Básica Especial de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; Presidente de Sociedad de Gastroenterología y Nutrición de Mendoza (2016-2017). Formó parte del grupo de Trabajo en Enfermedades Inflamatorias Intestinales del Hospital Bonorino Udaondo (2002-2006) y actualmente se desempeña como coordinador del grupo de trabajo en Enfermedades Inflamatorias Intestinales del Hospital Universitario de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (2011-presente). Designado presidente FAGE (Federación Argentina de Gastroenterología) de Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva de 2019. Se desempeña como docente en la Práctica Final Obligatoria de la carrea de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Gastroenterólogo en Hospital Universitario UNCuyo y clínica de gastroenterología HIGEA.

MARTÍN ARIEL TORO

Martin Toro es Médico egresado de Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Especialista en Gastroenterología y endoscopía digestiva. Especialista Universitario, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completó la residencia de Gastroenterología / Jefatura de Residentes / Instructoría de Residentes en el Hospital de Gastroenterología “Dr. Bonorino Udaondo”, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Fue secretario adjunto de Curso de Postgrado de Especialista en Gastroenterología de SAGE (Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología); profesor auxiliar de la Cátedra de Gastroenterología de Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad del Salvador; director de módulo de Gastroenterología en la Cátedra de Patología Básica Especial de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo; Presidente de Sociedad de Gastroenterología y Nutrición de Mendoza (2016-2017). Formó parte del grupo de Trabajo en Enfermedades Inflamatorias Intestinales del Hospital Bonorino Udaondo (2002-2006) y actualmente se desempeña como coordinador del grupo de trabajo en Enfermedades Inflamatorias Intestinales del Hospital Universitario de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (2011-presente). Designado presidente FAGE (Federación Argentina de Gastroenterología) de Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva de 2019. Se desempeña como docente en la Práctica Final Obligatoria de la carrea de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Gastroenterólogo en Hospital Universitario UNCuyo y clínica de gastroenterología HIGEA.

1. Medico de la universidad de El Salvador 2.Medicina interna en Instituto Salvadoreno del seguro social 3. Gastroenterología en instituto nacional de nutrición “Salvador Zubirán” Mexico d f 4. Miembro de la organización panamericana de colitis y Crohn y del american college de gastroenterology Dr. Melvin Linares Serrano Gastroenterólogo-Internista Asociación de gastroenterología de El Salvador

MELVIN LINARES

1. Medico de la universidad de El Salvador 2.Medicina interna en Instituto Salvadoreno del seguro social 3. Gastroenterología en instituto nacional de nutrición “Salvador Zubirán” Mexico d f 4. Miembro de la organización panamericana de colitis y Crohn y del american college de gastroenterology Dr. Melvin Linares Serrano Gastroenterólogo-Internista Asociación de gastroenterología de El Salvador

Professor; Chefe de Clínica Gastroenterologia Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson.

MICHEL KAHALEH

Professor; Chefe de Clínica Gastroenterologia Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson.

Doctora en Ciencias Médicas. Profesora Titular de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Investigadora Titular del Instituto Nacional de Gastroenterología. Especialista del Departamento de Investigaciones y Docencia. Presidenta de la Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología

MIRTHA INFANTE

Doctora en Ciencias Médicas. Profesora Titular de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. Investigadora Titular del Instituto Nacional de Gastroenterología. Especialista del Departamento de Investigaciones y Docencia. Presidenta de la Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología

1981 Graduated from Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan Carrier 1981- Resident, Dpt. of Internal Medicine, Tachikawa Sougo Hospital, Tokyo, 1989- Research fellow, Dpt.of Gastroenterology, National Medical Center Hospital, Tokyo, 1992- Research fellow (Prf. Tadataka Yamada‘s Lab.), Dpt. of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 1995- Director, Dpt. of Endoscopy, Toshiba General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 2002- Assistant Professor, Dpt of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan 2005- Associate Professor, Dpt of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine,Japan 2010- Director, Dpt. of Gastroenterology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 2017- Professor, Dpt. of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan Academic Degree M.D. from Hokkaido University (1981) Ph.D. from Tokyo University (1996) Membership Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society of Gastroenterology Director, Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Gastroenterological Association Director, Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society for Helicobacter Research Councilor of Japanese Gastric Cancer Association Councilor of Japanese Society of Ulcer Research Councilor of Japan Esophageal Society Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society of Internal Medicine International Member of American Gastroenterological Association

MITSURU KAISE

1981 Graduated from Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan Carrier 1981- Resident, Dpt. of Internal Medicine, Tachikawa Sougo Hospital, Tokyo, 1989- Research fellow, Dpt.of Gastroenterology, National Medical Center Hospital, Tokyo, 1992- Research fellow (Prf. Tadataka Yamada‘s Lab.), Dpt. of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 1995- Director, Dpt. of Endoscopy, Toshiba General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 2002- Assistant Professor, Dpt of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan 2005- Associate Professor, Dpt of Endoscopy, Jikei University School of Medicine,Japan 2010- Director, Dpt. of Gastroenterology, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan 2017- Professor, Dpt. of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan Academic Degree M.D. from Hokkaido University (1981) Ph.D. from Tokyo University (1996) Membership Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society of Gastroenterology Director, Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Gastroenterological Association Director, Councilor & Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society for Helicobacter Research Councilor of Japanese Gastric Cancer Association Councilor of Japanese Society of Ulcer Research Councilor of Japan Esophageal Society Instructive Specialist of Japanese Society of Internal Medicine International Member of American Gastroenterological Association

Gastroenterólogo Clínica Alemana de Santiago-Universidad del Desarrollo Presidente Sociedad Chilena de Gastroenterología 2018-2020 Past Presidente Asociación Chilena de Endoscopía Digestiva (2012-2014)

PABLO CORTÉS GONZÁLEZ

Gastroenterólogo Clínica Alemana de Santiago-Universidad del Desarrollo Presidente Sociedad Chilena de Gastroenterología 2018-2020 Past Presidente Asociación Chilena de Endoscopía Digestiva (2012-2014)

Paul Fockens, MD PhD FASGE, is professor and chair of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Amsterdam University Medical Center. He is the current president of United European Gastroenterology (www.ueg.eu) and past-president of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (www.esge.com). His clinical and research interests are advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He focusses on colorectal and duodenal neoplasia, pancreato-biliary imaging and therapy, and endoscopic therapy for motility disorders. In his capacity as chairman of the European Postgraduate Gastro-Surgical School (www.epgs.nl), he organizes an annual EUS course since 21 years (next EUS-course June 2019) as well as Amsterdam Live Endoscopy, an annual course attracting 500+ participants each year (www.amsterdamendoscopy.com) since 11 years.

PAUL FOCKENS

Paul Fockens, MD PhD FASGE, is professor and chair of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the Amsterdam University Medical Center. He is the current president of United European Gastroenterology (www.ueg.eu) and past-president of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (www.esge.com). His clinical and research interests are advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He focusses on colorectal and duodenal neoplasia, pancreato-biliary imaging and therapy, and endoscopic therapy for motility disorders. In his capacity as chairman of the European Postgraduate Gastro-Surgical School (www.epgs.nl), he organizes an annual EUS course since 21 years (next EUS-course June 2019) as well as Amsterdam Live Endoscopy, an annual course attracting 500+ participants each year (www.amsterdamendoscopy.com) since 11 years.

Titulos: • Medicina Interna. R.D • Gastroenterología y Endoscopia. R.D • Endoscopia Terapéutica, CPRE y Ultrasonido Endoscópico. Hospital Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, España. • Ultrasonido Endoscópico. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubiran. Mexico. Experiencia: • Gerente del centro de Gastroenterologica Y nutricon Dr. Pedro Ovalle • Gerente del departamente de Gastroenterologia del Instituto Nacional del cancer Rosa Emilia Sanchez Perez de Tavarez ( INCART) • Profesor de Gastroenterología de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña UNPHU. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Consulta de vías biliares – páncreas, CPRE y Ultrasonido endoscopico. Hospital General Plaza de la Salud,. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Pasado Gerente del departamento de vías biliar –pancreas – CPRE. Centro de Gastroenterología ciudad Sanitaria, Dr. Luis E. Aybar. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Pasado presidente comité cientifico. Sociedad Dominicana de Gastroenterologia. Membresias • Miembro del Colegio de Médicos Dominicano. • Miembro del Colegio de Médicos de Madrid. • Miembro de la Sociedad Dominicana de Gastroenterología. • Miembro del Capitulo Latinoamericano de Ultrasonido Endoscópico (CLEUS) • Miembro de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) • Miembro de la International Society of Gastroenterology (Bockus) • Miembro de la Asociación Latinoamericana del Estudio del Hígado (ALEH)

PEDRO OVALLE

Titulos: • Medicina Interna. R.D • Gastroenterología y Endoscopia. R.D • Endoscopia Terapéutica, CPRE y Ultrasonido Endoscópico. Hospital Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda, España. • Ultrasonido Endoscópico. Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubiran. Mexico. Experiencia: • Gerente del centro de Gastroenterologica Y nutricon Dr. Pedro Ovalle • Gerente del departamente de Gastroenterologia del Instituto Nacional del cancer Rosa Emilia Sanchez Perez de Tavarez ( INCART) • Profesor de Gastroenterología de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña UNPHU. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Consulta de vías biliares – páncreas, CPRE y Ultrasonido endoscopico. Hospital General Plaza de la Salud,. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Pasado Gerente del departamento de vías biliar –pancreas – CPRE. Centro de Gastroenterología ciudad Sanitaria, Dr. Luis E. Aybar. Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom. • Pasado presidente comité cientifico. Sociedad Dominicana de Gastroenterologia. Membresias • Miembro del Colegio de Médicos Dominicano. • Miembro del Colegio de Médicos de Madrid. • Miembro de la Sociedad Dominicana de Gastroenterología. • Miembro del Capitulo Latinoamericano de Ultrasonido Endoscópico (CLEUS) • Miembro de la American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) • Miembro de la International Society of Gastroenterology (Bockus) • Miembro de la Asociación Latinoamericana del Estudio del Hígado (ALEH)

Imagine Colon; University of Kansas USA.

PRATEEK SHARMA

Imagine Colon; University of Kansas USA.

Graduado en Medicina (MD): 1975 Especialidad: Gastroenterología. Especialista II grado. 1982 Grado científico: Doctor en Ciencias Médicas, (PhD). 1989 Categoría Docente: Profesor Titular. 1989 Categoría Investigativa: Investigador Auxiliar. 1989 Años de Experiencia: 43 años. Cargo actual: Jefe del Servicio de Endoscopia y Gastroenterología. Centro de trabajo: Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. La Habana. Miembro de Soc. Científicas: Vicesecretario Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología. Miembro Sociedad Cubana de Cirugía Endoscópica. No. de cursos de Postgrados en los últimos 5 años: 10 No. De Cursos Impartidos en los últimos 5 años: 52 Publicaciones: Autor principal: 16 Coautor: 52 A.- Artículos Científicos: 68 B.- Libros: 3 Eventos Científicos: Nacionales; 42 Internacionales; 16 Principales eventos como participante en los últimos 5 años: 1. XVI Congreso SALN. Latinoamericano de Nutrición. Palacio de Convenciones. La Habana. Noviembre 2012 2. 1er Congreso Médico y 3ra Jornada Científica Hosp. Gral Benguela. Angola. 2013. Conferencista. 4. Jornada XX Aniversario CNCMA. 2014. La Habana. Conferencista. 5. Semana Panamericana enfermedades digestivas Cartagenas de Indias. Colombia 10-13 Septiembre 2016. Conferencista. 6. “8th International Conference on Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology” . October 03-05, 2016 at Toronto, Canada. Miembro Honor Comite Organizador, Conferencista. 7. 1er Congreso Mundial de Endoscopia ENDO 2017 Hyderabad, India. February 16-19, 2017. Presentación poster. 8. World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 in Orlando, Florida on October 13 -18, 2017. Presentación poster.

RAUL ANTONIO BRIZUELA QUINTANILLA

Graduado en Medicina (MD): 1975 Especialidad: Gastroenterología. Especialista II grado. 1982 Grado científico: Doctor en Ciencias Médicas, (PhD). 1989 Categoría Docente: Profesor Titular. 1989 Categoría Investigativa: Investigador Auxiliar. 1989 Años de Experiencia: 43 años. Cargo actual: Jefe del Servicio de Endoscopia y Gastroenterología. Centro de trabajo: Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso. La Habana. Miembro de Soc. Científicas: Vicesecretario Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología. Miembro Sociedad Cubana de Cirugía Endoscópica. No. de cursos de Postgrados en los últimos 5 años: 10 No. De Cursos Impartidos en los últimos 5 años: 52 Publicaciones: Autor principal: 16 Coautor: 52 A.- Artículos Científicos: 68 B.- Libros: 3 Eventos Científicos: Nacionales; 42 Internacionales; 16 Principales eventos como participante en los últimos 5 años: 1. XVI Congreso SALN. Latinoamericano de Nutrición. Palacio de Convenciones. La Habana. Noviembre 2012 2. 1er Congreso Médico y 3ra Jornada Científica Hosp. Gral Benguela. Angola. 2013. Conferencista. 4. Jornada XX Aniversario CNCMA. 2014. La Habana. Conferencista. 5. Semana Panamericana enfermedades digestivas Cartagenas de Indias. Colombia 10-13 Septiembre 2016. Conferencista. 6. “8th International Conference on Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology” . October 03-05, 2016 at Toronto, Canada. Miembro Honor Comite Organizador, Conferencista. 7. 1er Congreso Mundial de Endoscopia ENDO 2017 Hyderabad, India. February 16-19, 2017. Presentación poster. 8. World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG2017 in Orlando, Florida on October 13 -18, 2017. Presentación poster.

Médico Especialista en Medicina Interna y Gastroenterología Expresidente Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia digestiva Profesor Asociado de Medicina de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Coordinador de posgrado de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia digestiva de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Gastroenterólogo del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio – Bogotá-Colombia Jefe Unidad de Endoscopia digestiva de la Clínica de Marly – Bogotá-Colombia Miembro del Comité Editorial de la Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterología

RAUL ANTONIO CAÑADAS

Médico Especialista en Medicina Interna y Gastroenterología Expresidente Asociación Colombiana de Endoscopia digestiva Profesor Asociado de Medicina de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Coordinador de posgrado de Gastroenterología y Endoscopia digestiva de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Gastroenterólogo del Hospital Universitario San Ignacio – Bogotá-Colombia Jefe Unidad de Endoscopia digestiva de la Clínica de Marly – Bogotá-Colombia Miembro del Comité Editorial de la Revista Colombiana de Gastroenterología

Cirujano del Aparato Digestivo egresado de la Universidad Federal de São Paulo. Cirujano Hospital Regional, Caja de Seguro Social. Secretario Asociación Panameña de Cirugia ASPACI, Capitulo Chiriqui. Encargado Adjunto de Docencia del Servicio de Cirugia General Hospital Regional, Caja de Seguro Social. Miembro Titular Especialista Colegio Brasileiro de Cirugia Digestiva CBCD, International Relations Committe Member de Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract SSAT y Miembro de Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons SAGES. Fellow de la Unión Internacional de Combate al Cáncer UICC.

REINALDO ISAACS BERON

Cirujano del Aparato Digestivo egresado de la Universidad Federal de São Paulo. Cirujano Hospital Regional, Caja de Seguro Social. Secretario Asociación Panameña de Cirugia ASPACI, Capitulo Chiriqui. Encargado Adjunto de Docencia del Servicio de Cirugia General Hospital Regional, Caja de Seguro Social. Miembro Titular Especialista Colegio Brasileiro de Cirugia Digestiva CBCD, International Relations Committe Member de Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract SSAT y Miembro de Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons SAGES. Fellow de la Unión Internacional de Combate al Cáncer UICC.

Dr. Schoen is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. His research interests focus on early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). Dr. Schoen has served as a principal investigator in a number of clinical trials including the PLCO cancer screening trial, a randomized trial of flexible sigmoidoscopy in over 154,000 individuals and, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, a multicenter, randomized immunoprevention trial, evaluating a vaccine for prevention of recurrent adenomatous polyps.

ROBERT SCHOEN

Dr. Schoen is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. His research interests focus on early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC). Dr. Schoen has served as a principal investigator in a number of clinical trials including the PLCO cancer screening trial, a randomized trial of flexible sigmoidoscopy in over 154,000 individuals and, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, a multicenter, randomized immunoprevention trial, evaluating a vaccine for prevention of recurrent adenomatous polyps.

Associate Professor Endoscopy Unit Department of Gastroenterology/Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Dr Robinson González attended medical school and fellowship in Internal Medicine at the University of Chile and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Pontificia Universidad Católica of Chile. He completed his clinical and research fellowship in Technische Universität Múnchen (TUM). Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) at TUM and Hospital de Asturias, Spain. His main practice areas are in Helicobacter pylori, Preneoplastic Lesions and Gastric Cáncer (Early Detection and EUS), and general gastroenterology. He has also a special interest in endoscopic quality and medical education. Dr González is now Chairman of Chilean association of Chilean Endoscopy and Vice Chairman of Chilean Society of Gastroenterology. He is Chairman and Founder of Chilean Program of Gastric Cancer Initiatives. He currently co-chairs stomach committee of World Endoscopy Organization.

ROBINSON GONZALEZ

Associate Professor Endoscopy Unit Department of Gastroenterology/Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Dr Robinson González attended medical school and fellowship in Internal Medicine at the University of Chile and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Pontificia Universidad Católica of Chile. He completed his clinical and research fellowship in Technische Universität Múnchen (TUM). Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) at TUM and Hospital de Asturias, Spain. His main practice areas are in Helicobacter pylori, Preneoplastic Lesions and Gastric Cáncer (Early Detection and EUS), and general gastroenterology. He has also a special interest in endoscopic quality and medical education. Dr González is now Chairman of Chilean association of Chilean Endoscopy and Vice Chairman of Chilean Society of Gastroenterology. He is Chairman and Founder of Chilean Program of Gastric Cancer Initiatives. He currently co-chairs stomach committee of World Endoscopy Organization.

Cirugía Gastrointestinal y Endoscopia Jefe de Postgrado Cirugía General-Universidad Pontifica Bolivariana Profesor titular en Cirugía General-Universidad de Antioquia Jefe de Endoscopia-Clínica del Rosario sede Tesoro Cirugía Gastrointestinal y Endoscopia Oncológica-Instituto de Cancerología – Clínica las Américas Medellín-Colombia

RODRIGO CASTAÑO LLANO

Cirugía Gastrointestinal y Endoscopia Jefe de Postgrado Cirugía General-Universidad Pontifica Bolivariana Profesor titular en Cirugía General-Universidad de Antioquia Jefe de Endoscopia-Clínica del Rosario sede Tesoro Cirugía Gastrointestinal y Endoscopia Oncológica-Instituto de Cancerología – Clínica las Américas Medellín-Colombia

Dr. Rodrigo Vianna is one of the world’s most experienced multi-organ transplant surgeons. Born and raised in southern Brazil, Vianna earned his medical degree at the Federal University of Parana, where as a student in 1992 he observed the first liver transplant performed in his home city of Curitiba. At the conclusion of the operation, Vianna was on his career path. After completing his general and gastrointestinal surgery training in Brazil, he was selected for two successive fellowships at the University of Miami at Jackson’s transplant program, the first in transplant research and the second in clinical transplantation, which he completed in 2003. He then headed to Indianapolis to expand Indiana University’s liver transplant program and launch its intestinal and multivisceral program for both children and adults. Within nine years, he had contributed with technical modifications that enabled liver transplants to be performed in less than four hours––half the average time at most centers. He has developed expansion of indication for Intestinal/MVT Transplantation and created the largest intestinal and MVT program for children and adults in the United States for the past 2-3 years, performing more than 100 of the individually customized procedures in the past four years and achieving outstanding outcomes. Dr. Vianna is a pioneer in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation. Since his arrival, MTI’s patient survival and volumes for these types of transplants has become one of the highest in the nation. Dr. Vianna is also an accomplished liver transplant surgeon, making MTI’s liver program one of the best in Florida. He performs transplants with shorter operating times and minimal blood loss, which are indicators of better long-term outcomes Accomplishments: • Author and Co-author of a total of 169 articles in international journals • Received Hospital Pequeno Principe Gala 2017 Award – October 2017 • Received the Andreas G. Tzakis Endowed Chair in Transplant Surgery Miller School of Medicine University of Miami June 2017 • Inducted into Brazil’s National Academy of Medicine, one of the oldest and most exclusive medical academies in the world.- November 2016 • Granted the prestigious Livre-Docência designation by the Department of Surgery at the University of São Paulo after receiving a perfect score from a panel of five reviewers.- October 2016 • He completed his Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - December 2014 • Vianna is a member of several medical societies, including the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, the Intestinal Transplant Society, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the Association for Academic Surgery, and the Brazilian College of Surgeons. • Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brazilian College of Surgeons for his contributions in the transplant field -August 2011 • American Liver Foundation- Honor recipient -July 2015 • Names Best Doctor in America from -2009-2014 • Received 2 of the Riley Hospital for Children Red Shoes Award – August 20107 April 2010 • Implemented the Pediatric Living Related Liver Transplant services at the Hospital Infantil Pequeño Principe in Brazil – June 2001 • Received Best Doctors in America Award from 2009 to 2014.

RODRIGO VIANNA

Dr. Rodrigo Vianna is one of the world’s most experienced multi-organ transplant surgeons. Born and raised in southern Brazil, Vianna earned his medical degree at the Federal University of Parana, where as a student in 1992 he observed the first liver transplant performed in his home city of Curitiba. At the conclusion of the operation, Vianna was on his career path. After completing his general and gastrointestinal surgery training in Brazil, he was selected for two successive fellowships at the University of Miami at Jackson’s transplant program, the first in transplant research and the second in clinical transplantation, which he completed in 2003. He then headed to Indianapolis to expand Indiana University’s liver transplant program and launch its intestinal and multivisceral program for both children and adults. Within nine years, he had contributed with technical modifications that enabled liver transplants to be performed in less than four hours––half the average time at most centers. He has developed expansion of indication for Intestinal/MVT Transplantation and created the largest intestinal and MVT program for children and adults in the United States for the past 2-3 years, performing more than 100 of the individually customized procedures in the past four years and achieving outstanding outcomes. Dr. Vianna is a pioneer in intestinal and multivisceral transplantation. Since his arrival, MTI’s patient survival and volumes for these types of transplants has become one of the highest in the nation. Dr. Vianna is also an accomplished liver transplant surgeon, making MTI’s liver program one of the best in Florida. He performs transplants with shorter operating times and minimal blood loss, which are indicators of better long-term outcomes Accomplishments: • Author and Co-author of a total of 169 articles in international journals • Received Hospital Pequeno Principe Gala 2017 Award – October 2017 • Received the Andreas G. Tzakis Endowed Chair in Transplant Surgery Miller School of Medicine University of Miami June 2017 • Inducted into Brazil’s National Academy of Medicine, one of the oldest and most exclusive medical academies in the world.- November 2016 • Granted the prestigious Livre-Docência designation by the Department of Surgery at the University of São Paulo after receiving a perfect score from a panel of five reviewers.- October 2016 • He completed his Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil - December 2014 • Vianna is a member of several medical societies, including the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, the Intestinal Transplant Society, the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the Association for Academic Surgery, and the Brazilian College of Surgeons. • Received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Brazilian College of Surgeons for his contributions in the transplant field -August 2011 • American Liver Foundation- Honor recipient -July 2015 • Names Best Doctor in America from -2009-2014 • Received 2 of the Riley Hospital for Children Red Shoes Award – August 20107 April 2010 • Implemented the Pediatric Living Related Liver Transplant services at the Hospital Infantil Pequeño Principe in Brazil – June 2001 • Received Best Doctors in America Award from 2009 to 2014.

Profesor de Medicina Universidad del Desarrollo/ Clínica Alemana Jefe de Gastroenterología Clínica Alemana de Santiago. Encargado de Docencia SIED.

ROQUE SÁENZ

Profesor de Medicina Universidad del Desarrollo/ Clínica Alemana Jefe de Gastroenterología Clínica Alemana de Santiago. Encargado de Docencia SIED.

• Gastroenteróloga clínica, endoscopista de GEDyT • Subdirectora de la Carrera Universitaria de Endoscopia perteneciente a la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) • Docente del Curso de Gastroenterología de la Universidad de Salvador • Coordinadora del programa de Fellowship de GEDyT en Endoscopia terapéutica • Secretaria General Sociedad Endoscopistas Digestivos de Buenos Aires - ENDIBA • Ex Directora de Capitulo Latinoamericano de Ultrasonografia - CLEUS.

SANDRA EMMA CANSECO FUENTES

• Gastroenteróloga clínica, endoscopista de GEDyT • Subdirectora de la Carrera Universitaria de Endoscopia perteneciente a la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) • Docente del Curso de Gastroenterología de la Universidad de Salvador • Coordinadora del programa de Fellowship de GEDyT en Endoscopia terapéutica • Secretaria General Sociedad Endoscopistas Digestivos de Buenos Aires - ENDIBA • Ex Directora de Capitulo Latinoamericano de Ultrasonografia - CLEUS.

University Dyale - Pesquisa Clínica e Laboratorial na Havana por 2 anos. Residência Médica na Cleverland Clinic. Agora Trabalhando no Centro de Transplante de Fígado - Tampa, FL

SAURABH AGRAWAL

University Dyale - Pesquisa Clínica e Laboratorial na Havana por 2 anos. Residência Médica na Cleverland Clinic. Agora Trabalhando no Centro de Transplante de Fígado - Tampa, FL

Dr. Seth Sweetser is a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic and Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree in neurosciences from Cornell University. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami in Florida and graduated AOA. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He then did his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was recruited to stay on staff at Mayo Clinic Rochester after fellowship. He is a member of the Comprehensive and GI Neoplasia Interest groups at Mayo Rochester. The comprehensive GI interest group is responsible for the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The neoplasia group specializes in the evaluation of hereditary and familial cancer syndromes. His research interests include colorectal neoplasia and GI polyposis syndromes.

SETH SWEETSER

Dr. Seth Sweetser is a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic and Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. He received his undergraduate degree in neurosciences from Cornell University. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami in Florida and graduated AOA. He completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. He then did his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was recruited to stay on staff at Mayo Clinic Rochester after fellowship. He is a member of the Comprehensive and GI Neoplasia Interest groups at Mayo Rochester. The comprehensive GI interest group is responsible for the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. The neoplasia group specializes in the evaluation of hereditary and familial cancer syndromes. His research interests include colorectal neoplasia and GI polyposis syndromes.

1) Professor: Endoscopy and Medicine, Hiroshima University, Japan 2) Director of Japan Digestive Disease Week (JDDW) 3) Director/instructor of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) 4) Director/instructor of the Japanese Gastroenterological Association (JGA) 5) Executive of the Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (JSCCR) 6) Director/instructor of the Japan Society of Coloproctology (JSCP) 7) Director of the Japan Society of Colon Examination (JSCE) 8) Director/instructor of the Japanese Association for Capsule Endoscopy (JACE)

SHINJI TANAKA

1) Professor: Endoscopy and Medicine, Hiroshima University, Japan 2) Director of Japan Digestive Disease Week (JDDW) 3) Director/instructor of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) 4) Director/instructor of the Japanese Gastroenterological Association (JGA) 5) Executive of the Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (JSCCR) 6) Director/instructor of the Japan Society of Coloproctology (JSCP) 7) Director of the Japan Society of Colon Examination (JSCE) 8) Director/instructor of the Japanese Association for Capsule Endoscopy (JACE)

Silvio W. de Melo Junior, MD FACG Interim Chief Gastroenterology UF College of Medicine Jacksonville Program Director, GI Fellowship Director of Endoscopy Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, FL

SILVIO DE MELO

Silvio W. de Melo Junior, MD FACG Interim Chief Gastroenterology UF College of Medicine Jacksonville Program Director, GI Fellowship Director of Endoscopy Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, FL

Presidenta de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología SAGE. Médica de planta del Hospital de de Gastroenterología Bonorino Udaondo de Buenos Aires Especialista en Intestino Delgado

SONIA NIVELONI

Presidenta de la Sociedad Argentina de Gastroenterología SAGE. Médica de planta del Hospital de de Gastroenterología Bonorino Udaondo de Buenos Aires Especialista en Intestino Delgado

STEPHEN E ATTWOOD MD FRCSI, is Honorary Professor in Health Services Research at Durham University, UK and Consultant G-I Surgeon. His academic career included the original description of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis and the completion of the first randomised clinical trial of a laparoscopic operation compared to its open equivalent. His clinical trials include a budesonide formulation for EoE, the ASPECT trial of cancer prevention in Barrett’s Oesophagus, BEST3, a study of the screening for Barrett’s Oesophagus in GP practices and Endobarrier, a UK study of endoscopic anti-obesity therapy. Anti reflux surgery has been a major interest including the LOTUS Trial (surgery vs PPI) and currently EndoStim , an electrical neuromodulator of the lower oesophageal sphincter for the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is the senior author of the new British Society of Gastroenterology, Oesophageal Dilatation Guideline published in Gut 2018.

STEPHEN ATTWOOD

STEPHEN E ATTWOOD MD FRCSI, is Honorary Professor in Health Services Research at Durham University, UK and Consultant G-I Surgeon. His academic career included the original description of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis and the completion of the first randomised clinical trial of a laparoscopic operation compared to its open equivalent. His clinical trials include a budesonide formulation for EoE, the ASPECT trial of cancer prevention in Barrett’s Oesophagus, BEST3, a study of the screening for Barrett’s Oesophagus in GP practices and Endobarrier, a UK study of endoscopic anti-obesity therapy. Anti reflux surgery has been a major interest including the LOTUS Trial (surgery vs PPI) and currently EndoStim , an electrical neuromodulator of the lower oesophageal sphincter for the treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is the senior author of the new British Society of Gastroenterology, Oesophageal Dilatation Guideline published in Gut 2018.

Residência em Medicina Interna (2002-2005) e Fellowship em Gastroenterologia (2006-2009)- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (UAB) Mestrado em Ciência e Saúde Publica (MSPH) - UAB School of Public Health (2005-2006) VA National Quality Scholars Fellowship - Dartmouth School of Medicine and VA Administration (2005-2007) Advance Endoscopy Fellowship - Mayo Clinic Rochester-MN (2009-2010) Membro do Comitê International - American Gastrenterology Association (AGA) 2016-presente Diretor to Serviço de Endoscopia Avançada e Terapêutica - Iowa Digestive Disease Center (2015-presente) Pesquisa focada em Outcomes de Endoscopia

TERCIO LOPES

Residência em Medicina Interna (2002-2005) e Fellowship em Gastroenterologia (2006-2009)- University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (UAB) Mestrado em Ciência e Saúde Publica (MSPH) - UAB School of Public Health (2005-2006) VA National Quality Scholars Fellowship - Dartmouth School of Medicine and VA Administration (2005-2007) Advance Endoscopy Fellowship - Mayo Clinic Rochester-MN (2009-2010) Membro do Comitê International - American Gastrenterology Association (AGA) 2016-presente Diretor to Serviço de Endoscopia Avançada e Terapêutica - Iowa Digestive Disease Center (2015-presente) Pesquisa focada em Outcomes de Endoscopia

Thierry Ponchon is Head of the Digestive Disease Department at Edouard Herriot University Hospital, Lyon, France. He has been president of the French Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SFED). He is now President of the European Society of Digestive Endoscopy (ESGE) and he was chairman of the public affairs committee of the United European Gastroenterology. He developed experimental research activities in INSERM U1012 (Medical applications of ultrasounds and non ionizing radiations), and clinical research activities as head of the research committees of the SFED and ESGE. He is in charge of the French diploma on interventional endoscopy and he is now editor-in-chief of the journal Endoscopy International Open. Prof. Thierry Ponchon received his medical degree from Lyon Medical University. He completed his hepatogastroenterology residency at Lyon University Hospital and has been nominated Professor in 1995. He is in charge of the French national diploma on interventional endoscopy. Prof. Thierry Ponchon has published 200 scientific articles in the field of hepatogastroenterology and especially digestive endoscopy. He has been co-editor in chief of the journal Endoscopy and reviewer for several other journals in the field of hepatogastroenterology. He is now editor-in-chief of the journal Endoscopy International Open.

THIERRY PONCHON

Thierry Ponchon is Head of the Digestive Disease Department at Edouard Herriot University Hospital, Lyon, France. He has been president of the French Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SFED). He is now President of the European Society of Digestive Endoscopy (ESGE) and he was chairman of the public affairs committee of the United European Gastroenterology. He developed experimental research activities in INSERM U1012 (Medical applications of ultrasounds and non ionizing radiations), and clinical research activities as head of the research committees of the SFED and ESGE. He is in charge of the French diploma on interventional endoscopy and he is now editor-in-chief of the journal Endoscopy International Open. Prof. Thierry Ponchon received his medical degree from Lyon Medical University. He completed his hepatogastroenterology residency at Lyon University Hospital and has been nominated Professor in 1995. He is in charge of the French national diploma on interventional endoscopy. Prof. Thierry Ponchon has published 200 scientific articles in the field of hepatogastroenterology and especially digestive endoscopy. He has been co-editor in chief of the journal Endoscopy and reviewer for several other journals in the field of hepatogastroenterology. He is now editor-in-chief of the journal Endoscopy International Open.