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Making Research Flourish Through ESPGHAN: A Position Paper From the ESPGHAN Special Interest Group for Basic and
Marco Gasparetto1, Caterina Strisciuglio2, Amit Assa3
1Royal London Children's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK.
Insights
The European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is shifting towards applied basic and translational research. This paper outlines current research statuses and future investment strategies for pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition (PGHAN).
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (PGHAN)
- Applied basic and translational research
Background:
- Scientific research is evolving, with significant advancements in PGHAN.
- The European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) research landscape is transitioning from clinical to applied laboratory studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the current state of basic science and translational research within ESPGHAN.
- To propose future research investment strategies for ESPGHAN.
- To identify priority research areas and necessary support for ESPGHAN working and special interest groups.
Main Methods:
- Position paper outlining the current research landscape.
- Analysis of research trends and priorities within ESPGHAN.
- Exploration of support mechanisms for research groups.
Main Results:
- ESPGHAN's research focus is increasingly on applied basic and translational science.
- Identification of key PGHAN research areas for present and future focus.
- Assessment of support needs for ESPGHAN working groups (WGs) and special interest groups (SIGs).
Conclusions:
- ESPGHAN needs to strategically invest in basic and translational research to maintain its leadership.
- Defining clear research priorities and providing adequate support are crucial for advancing PGHAN.
- Collaboration across ESPGHAN WGs and SIGs is essential for achieving research goals.
Abstract:
Recent research breakthroughs have emerged from applied basic research throughout all scientific areas, including adult and paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (PGHAN). The research landscape within the European Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is also inevitably changing from clinical research to studies involving applied laboratory research. This position paper aims to depict the current status quo of basic science and translational research within ESPGHAN, and to delineate how the society could invest in research in the present and future time. The paper also explores which research areas in the field of PGHAN represent the current and future priorities, and what type of support is needed across the ESPGHAN working groups (WGs) and special interest groups (SIGs) to fulfil their research goals.
