Welcome Message

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Asian Pan-Pacific Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), the Thai Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology (TSPGH) and the Federation of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (FNM), we are delighted to welcome you all to participate in the 1^st APPSPGHAN Masterclass (in Collaboration with TSPGH) in Pediatric Disorders of Neurogastroenterology, Motility and Gut-Brain interaction (DNMG) on Wednesday November 6^th, 2024 (0800-1230 hrs, Bangkok time), at Queen Sirikit National Center in Bangkok, Thailand. This will form part of the international FNM congress being held between 6^th-8^th November 2024.

The objective of the masterclass is to enhance knowledge and skills in pediatric neurogastroenterology and motility. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility and gut-brain interaction (functional GI disorders) present some of the most common conditions encountered by physicians, pediatricians and gastroenterologists, and include common GI problems, such as reflux, chronic vomiting, abdominal pain and constipation. Not only is it critical to establish timely and definitive diagnoses using appropriate investigations, but also selecting optimal treatments for patients suffering such conditions. The DNMG Masterclass will be held as a half-day hybrid meeting (in-person or online) pulling together the expertise of an international group in the field. This will provide an excellent opportunity for all delegates to discuss practical points for both common and difficult cases with key experts in the field. We believe the event will greatly benefit the care provided to children. In-person delegates will need to register for the FNM congress but can additionally attend this masterclass without extra payment. This will allow such delegates access to the full FNM program (https://www.fnm2024.com) as well as the masterclass, both delivered by world-leading experts. Masterclass-only delegates can only access online.

We are delighted to be able to provide online access to the masterclass for a minimal registration fee of $25 (USD) for APPSPGHAN members (all grades), junior doctors, trainees and Allied Health Professionals and $50 (USD) for all others. This is designed to allow as many of you to avail of this excellent educational opportunity. Registration details for the masterclass will soon be shared and available on the FNM, TSPGH (https://pthaigastro.org), and APPSPGHAN (https://appspghan.org) websites.

We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok, in person or online, at this landmark APPSPGHAN Masterclass (in Collaboration with TSPGH) in Pediatric Disorders of Neurogastroenterology, Motility and Gut-Brain Interaction.

* Recording of scientific sessions will be available for all attendees.

Professor Kyung Mo Kim, MD.
President, APPSPGHAN

Dr. Katsuhiro Arai, MD., PhD.
Chair, Scientific Committee, APPSPGHAN

Professor Nikhil Thapar, MD, FRACP, PhD.
Chair, Masterclass Organizing Committee

Professor Voranush Chongsrisawat, MD.
President, TSPGH