This unique conference brings together diverse fields under the umbrella of gastrointestinal (GI) health and disease that bridge basic science discovery with clinical impact. The 5-day conference will be the 17th in a series of biennial meetings that, over the last 30 years, has provided an intense and intimate venue for presentation, discussion, and vibrant exchange of ideas among scientists at the forefront of GI research. The topics for this meeting have been carefully chosen to represent research areas that are currently witnessing rapidly accelerated growth. Thus, this format is intentionally designed to facilitate translation of basic biology discoveries into new medically relevant approaches to human disease. The specific objectives of the conference are to deliver scientific programming that is on the cutting-edge of digestive health and disease research, to provide a forum for sharing of current discoveries in GI research, to foster development of junior investigators, trainees and under-represented individuals, to promote crosstalk between basic and clinical researchers that will move scientific investigations into novel areas, and to enhance the collegiality of the GI research community.

Public Health Relevance

The FASEB Science Conference entitled ?Gastrointestinal Tract XVII: Current Biology of the GI Tract, Mucosa, Microbiota, and Beyond? is a 5-day conference, the 17th in a series of highly successful meetings, that provides focused exchange of discoveries, development of new investigative avenues and dynamic discussion among scientists at the forefront of research related to gastrointestinal health and disease. An important focus on career development is built into this conference with support for junior investigators and trainees to present their work, seek career advice and interact with their colleagues. Successful funding of this meeting will allow the fertile exchange of ideas to fuel novel discoveries that will impact future advances in gastrointestinal health and disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
1R13DK113759-01
Application #
9330721
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDK1-GRB-7 (J1)S)
Program Officer
Perrin, Peter J
Project Start
2017-06-01
Project End
2018-05-31
Budget Start
2017-06-01
Budget End
2018-05-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
$24,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Federation of Amer Soc for Exper Biology
Department
Type
Other Domestic Non-Profits
DUNS #
074816851
City
Bethesda
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20814