Regional Conference
Pacific Northwest GI & Liver Update
Latest Advances in GI & Hepatology
September 18–19, 2026 | Seattle, WA
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Join Us this Fall
Join leading experts in GI and hepatology for two days of cutting-edge insights, clinical updates, and practical strategies you can apply in.
Why Attend
Hear from nationally recognized experts
Learn the latest in GI & hepatology
Gain practical, real-world strategies
Engage in panel discussions + Q&A
Course Directors
Elisa Boden, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Section Head for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR
Kris Kowdley, MD
Liver Institute Northwest
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Velocity Clinical
Seattle, WA
Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Conference Highlights
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Expert Speakers
Learn from leading GI and hepatology specalist
Cutting-Edge Research
Discover groundbreaking advancements and clinical innovations
Interactive Discussions
Participate in Q&A sessions and collaborative panels
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Venue Details
Hyatt at Olive 8
1635 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
206-695-1234
We have reserved a small block of rooms at the Hyatt at Olive 8 for a discounted rate of $319/night + taxes and fees. This special rate is only available until Thursday, August 27, 2026. After August 27, rooms will be subject to the hotel's current pricing and availability. Details on how to book your room will be included in the registration confirmation. Registering for the conference does not guarantee room availability.
Agenda
Friday, September 18, 2026
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Registration & Lunch*
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event*
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Break & Exhibit Hall*
1:00 – 1:15 PM
Program Overview
SESSION I: GASTROENTEROLOGY HOT TOPICS
1:15 – 1:35 PM
GERD
Rena Yadlapati, MD, MSHS
1:35 – 1:55 PM
Colon Cancer Screening
Folasade May, MD, PhD, MPhil
1:55 – 2:15 PM
Weight Loss / GLP1
Danny Issa, MD
2:15 – 2:35 PM
Case Discussion
Kunjali Padhya, MD
2:35 – 2:50 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
2:50 – 3:20 PM
Break & Exhibit Hall*
SESSION II: HEPATOLOGY
3:20 – 3:40 PM
Disorders of Cholestatic Liver Diseases
Aparna Goel, MD
3:40 – 4:00 PM
Management of Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension
Jasmohan Bajaj, MD
4:00 – 4:20 PM
2026 State of the Art in MASLD/MASH
Kris Kowdley, MD
4:20 – 4:40 PM
Case Discussion
Meagan Alvarado, MD; Kaitlyn Carlson, MD
4:40 – 4:55 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
4:55 – 5:00 PM
Program Summary
5:00 – 5:30 PM
Dinner & Exhibit Hall*
5:30 – 6:15 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event*
6:15 – 7:15 PM
Conference Reception*
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:15 – 7:35 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Exhibit Hall*
7:35 – 8:20 AM
Industry-Sponsored Event*
8:20 – 8:50 AM
Break & Exhibit Hall*
8:50 – 9:00 AM
Program Overview
SESSION III: INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Positioning Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease
Jason Harper, MD
9:20 – 9:40 AM
Treat-to-Target: Evolving Strategies for IBD Monitoring
Gauree Konijeti, MD, MPH
9:40 – 10:00 AM
Diet and Nutrition in IBD
David Binion, MD
10:00 – 10:20 AM
Case Discussion
Elisa Boden, MD; Gabe Monti, MD
10:20 – 10:35 AM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
10:35 – 10:55 AM
Break & Exhibit Hall*
SESSION IV: ENDOSCOPY
10:55 –11:15 AM
Endohepatology
David L. Diehl, MD
11:15 –11:35 AM
Pancreatic Cancer Screening & Detection
Mandeep S. Sawhney, MD
11:35 –11:55 AM
Endoscopic Management of Foregut Motility Disorders
Jennifer Kolb, MD, MS
11:55 AM – 12:15 PM
Case Discussion
Shayan Irani, MD
12:15 – 12:30 PM
Q&A/Panel Discussion
12:30 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Exhibit Hall*
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event*
1:45 PM
Conference Summary & Adjournment
*Non-accredited sessions.