International conference November 4-5

Dr Francis Mégraud is Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology at the University of Bordeaux since
September 2018. He obtained the diploma of Pharmacist and Doctor of Medicine at the
University of Bordeaux. He was Head of the Laboratory of Bacteriology at Pellegrin Hospital,
Bordeaux, France until 2017 and he is a Member of INSERM U1312. He was Head of INSERM
U853 from 2004 to 2015. He created the National Reference Center for Campylobacters &
Helicobacters in France in 1993, which he headed until 2017 and is one of
the founding members and current Secretary of the European Helicobacter & Microbiota
Study Group.
His interest for Campylobacters & Helicobacter pylori dates back to the early days after
the discovery of these bacteria. His main current interests are the role of H. pylori in gastric
cancer and antimicrobial resistance.
Pubmed: 549. H index: 85.

Manik Gemilyan, MD, MPH, PHD is Senior Lecturer at Department of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University. Dr. Gemilyan received her MD degree from
Yerevan State Medical University and MPH degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA, USA).
She is Secretary General of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology. Dr. Gemilyan was the
first UEG National Societies Forum member to represent Armenia. In 2016 she was elected a
member of UEG Meeting of Members (formerly General Assembly). She has publications in
peer-reviewed international journals as well as local journals. Dr. Gemilyan serves as
Consultant to the Ministry of Health of Armenia on Internal Medicine since September 2018.

Dr Mirjana Rajilić-Stojanović holds a cum laude PhD in the field of gut molecular ecology and is
an expert for gut microbiota diversity. She works as an Associate Professor at University of
Belgrade, at the Department for Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology. Dr Rajilić
Stojanović is a trans-disciplinary researcher, teacher and entrepreneur. The research topics
include development and application of molecular methods for studying gut microbiota;
identification of associations between microbiota diversity and (intestinal) diseases; microbial
taxonomy and systematics; development and evaluation of the interaction of functional foods
(probiotics and prebiotics including polyphenols) with microbiota and health; use of medicinal
herbs for development of functional foods, and biomaterials. Dr Rajilić-Stojanović has authored
57 scientific articles, five book chapters and two patents and has presented as an invited
speaker on over 50 conferences and meetings.

Dr. Sofya Grigoryan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikayelyan University Hospital
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has significant experience teaching
foreign students. In addition, Dr. Grigoryan is the Secretary General of the Armenian
Association of Gastroenterology. Since 2021, she has been the representative of Armenia at the
Forum of National Societies UEG (United European Gastroenterology) and is an active member
of the Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.

Prof Dan L Dumitrascu MD, PhD, AGAF, RFF, EAPMF 2nd Dept. of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University
of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj County Clinical Emergency Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Hon. President Romanian Society of Neurogastroenterology
Chairman Publication Committee EAGEN
President EAGEN. President Romanian Society of Biopsychosocial Medicine
Editor J Gastrointestinal Liver Dis
Member Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences.

Gagik Hakobyan, MD, PhD is Associate Professor, Chair of Department of Gastroenterology
and Hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University. He is Head of Department of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mikayelyan University Hospital. Dr. Hakobyan is a
Founding Board Member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology and Secretary General
of Armenian Association of Hepatology. He has publications in peer-reviewed international
journals as well as local journals.

Dr. Astghik Khalatyan is an endoscopist in the GI Endoscopic department , Mikayelyan
University Clinic. She performs procedures such as diagnostic endoscopy, EMR, band ligation,
GI functional testing (manometry ph metry). She was attaneded in UEG summer school, UEG
Fellowship program. She is a member of ESGE.

Dr. Anna Hazoyan is Assistant Professor at Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at
Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikaelyan University Hospital Department of
Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has experience in teaching international students. Dr.
Gayane is a member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.

Peter Malfertheiner is Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of
Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases at the Otto v. Guericke University of
Magdeburg in Germany, an appointment he has held since 1995.
He received his MD from the University of Bologna, Italy in 1975, and gained subsequent
medical experience at the Regional Hospital of Bozen, Italy, and the University Hospital of Ulm,
Germany (1978-1992), a Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic GI Unit in Rochester, MN, USA.
Professor Malfertheiner has been Chairman of the UEGF (2004) and President of the UEGW
2006 and of the Education Committee of the United European Gastroenterology Federation
(UEGF). He is also the Editor of Digestive Diseases, Associate Editor of the American Journal of
Gastroenterology, and a member of the Editorial Boards of several other journals; the European
Journal of Gastroenterology, Helicobacter, Digestive Surgery, and the International Journal of
Pancreatology. His main research interests are Helicobacter pylori infection and related
diseases, chronic inflammation and carcinogenesis, gastric cancer, hepatocellular cancer,
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Dr. Gayane Matsakyan is Assistant Professor at Department of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikaelyan University Hospital
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has experience in teaching international
students. Dr. Gayane is a member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.

Anush Karabakhtsyan is an assistant professor at the department of Gastroenterology and
hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University, a gastroenterologist and a hepatologist at the
department of
Gastroenterology and hepatology of Mikayelyan University Hospital.

Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine I, Gastroenterology,
Hepatology, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck,
Austria
Herbert Tilg is Head of Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endocrinology at
Medical University Innsbruck, Austria. He did his research fellowship at Tufts University
with Charles Dinarello. His research focus is inflammation and cytokine research in
gastrointestinal disorders. He served as member of Governing Board of ECCO, EASL
and UEG.

Prof. Theodore Rokkas, MD, PhD (U.K.), FACG, AGAF, FEBGH, received his Doctor of Medicine
degree from Medical School Aristotelian University, Thessalinoki, Greece, in 1977, and Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD) from United Medical Schools of Guy's, St. Thomas’ and King’s College
Hospitals, University of London, United Kingdom. He is Professor of Gastroenterology at
European University, Nicosia, Cyprus.
He is the Director of Gastroenterology clinic at ‘Henry Dunant’ Hospital Center, Athens, Greece.
His research interests include Helicobacter pylori infection and microbiota in benign and
malignant disease, large bowel polyps and cancer, oesophageal disease, inflammatory bowel
disease, meta-analyses, GI endoscopy. Prof. Rokkas is a member and past president (2002,

2015) of EHMSG. He has 150 full publications in peer reviewed international journals, and 150
publications in Greek journals; he is a reviewer of manuscripts for various peer review journals.

Dr. Mari Grigoryan is Assistant Professor at Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at
Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikayelyan University Hospital Department
of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dr.Grigoryan is a member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Karen Manukyan is a head of department in GI Endoscopic Department, Mikayelyan
University Clinic. He is practicing in diagnostic endoscopy, EMR, ESD, ERCP,stenting, POEM,
EUS. He is a member of ESGE, ASGE.

Dr.Asya Gabrielyan is Assistant Professor at Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
at Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikayelyan University Hospital,
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She has experience in teaching international
students. Dr Gabrielyan is a member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Edmond Baghdasaryan is Assistant Professor at Department of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology at Yerevan State Medical University and physician at Mikayelyan University Hospital
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He has experience in teaching international
students. Dr.Edmond is a member of Armenian Association of Gastroenterology.