Chapter 4. The Relationship Between the European and North American Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Carlos H Lifschitz1, Jon Vanderhoof2, Harland Winter3
1Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Insights
The European and North American Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN) have a long history of collaboration, including joint meetings and journal direction. This partnership has fostered active communication and joint projects, strengthening the field of pediatric gastroenterology.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
- International Medical Society Collaboration
Background:
- Historical overview of the relationship between the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).
- Chronological listing of key joint meetings from 1978 to 1998.
Observation:
- The formation of the Federation of International Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (FISPGHAN) in 2000 marked a significant step towards global collaboration.
- Subsequent World Congresses held globally from 2000 to 2016 demonstrated the expansion of international scientific exchange.
- Joint direction of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition by NASPGHAN and ESPGHAN since 1991.
Findings:
- Sustained and active communication channels exist between ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN.
- Numerous joint projects are actively undertaken by members of both societies.
Implications:
- The collaborative efforts have significantly shaped the development and advancement of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition globally.
- The established framework for collaboration facilitates ongoing knowledge sharing and innovation in the field.
- Continued joint initiatives are expected to further enhance research and clinical practice in pediatric GI health.
Abstract:
This chapter is based on the memories of those who shaped the relationship between the European and the North American Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The first joint meeting of the 2 Societies took place in Paris in 1978, followed by 1 in New York in 1985, 1 in Amsterdam in 1990, 1 in Houston in 1994, and the last one in Toulouse in 1998. The formation of the Federation of the International Societies for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (FISPGHAN) preceded the First World Congress of all Societies, which took place in Boston in 2000. The success of this meeting was followed by world congresses in Paris in 2004, Iguassu in 2008, Taiwan in 2012, and Montreal in 2016. NASPGHAN and ESPGHAN jointly took on the direction of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition in 1991. Communication between the 2 Societies is extremely active, with members participating in many joint projects.
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