The 2024 Annual Summary Conference of the Armenian Association of Gastroenterologists concluded successfully. We are pleased to announce that the conference titled “Updates from the 2024 European Gastroenterology Conferences,” held at Yerevan’s Mkhitar Heratsi State Medical University, was a resounding success. The event brought together leading specialists in gastroenterology and hepatology to present the latest methods being applied worldwide.
We extend our gratitude to all participants, speakers, and organizers for their contributions to this important and productive discussion. Our goal remains unchanged: to continuously advance the field of gastroenterology in Armenia and contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services.
We are also pleased to inform you that, in accordance with the relevant decree of the Ministry, our conference has been awarded 7 theoretical credits. Additional information regarding the availability of certificates will be provided in due course.
Conference Program
9:30 – 9:50 Participant Registration
09:50 – 10:00 Opening Remarks
Manik Gemilyan, President of the Armenian Association of Gastroenterologists
Session 1: Esophagus, Stomach, Helicobacter, Liver, and Pancreas
10:00 – 10:30 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Esophageal Diseases
Zaruhi Avetisyan, Gastroenterologist, Nairi Medical Center
10:30 – 11:10 Summary of the 2024 EHMSG Congress: Updates on H. pylori Management
Hasmik Nersoyan, Gastroenterologist, UMC
11:10 – 11:40 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Liver Diseases
Lilit Harutyunyan, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital
11:40 – 12:20 Summary of the 2024 EASL Congress: New Approaches to Hepatitis B
Hasmik Ghazinyan, PhD, President of the Armenian Hepatology Association; Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Yerevan Medical Center
12:20 – 13:00 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Pancreatic Diseases
Manik Gemilyan, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital; President, Armenian Association of Gastroenterologists; UEG National Societies Committee Member; Gastroenterology Consultant to the Ministry of Health
13:00 – 13:40 Lunch Break
13:40 – 14:10 Satellite Presentation: Constipation
Session 2: Intestinal Diseases, Brain-Gut Axis Disorders, Microbiota
14:10 – 14:50 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Digestive Functional Disorders
Iskuhi Navoyan, Lecturer, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital; UEG National Societies Forum Member
14:50 – 15:30 Summary of the 19th ECCO Congress: Updates on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Sona Yeritsyan, Gastroenterologist, Head of Therapeutic Services, Vardanants Medical Center
15:30 – 16:00 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Short Bowel Syndrome
Edmond Baghdasaryan, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital
16:00 – 16:30 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Celiac Disease
Anush Gharabaghtsyan, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital
16:30 – 17:10 Summary of the 32nd UEG Week 2024: Updates on Microbiota Research
Sofia Grigoryan, Lecturer, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, YSMU; Gastroenterologist, Mikayelyan University Hospital; Secretary, Armenian Association of Gastroenterologists; UEG Members Assembly Representative
17:10 – 17:40 Armenian Association of Gastroenterologists Members Meeting