2nd Annual

Women In IBD

EU Focus Meeting 2024

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Hilton London Tower Bridge, London, UK

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November 15 - 16, 2024

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to the Women In IBD Focus Meeting 2024, to be held at on November 15 - 16, 2024.

Centered around the theme “Updating Knowledge & Clinical Practice in 2024” this meeting provides pivotal collaboration aimed at advancing Women In IBD research and patient treatment.

This meeting presents an opportunity for medical professionals to engage in the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and insights, as well as networking with leading experts. Engage in riveting presentations, participate in thought-provoking debates and roundtable discussions, and connect with peers at informal social gatherings.

Chairs of Women In IBD Focus Meeting 2024:

Headshot of Chair: Millie Long, MD

Millie Long, MD

UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

Headshot of Chair: Joana Torres, MD

Joana Torres, MD

Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Portugal

Supporters to be announced...

Interested in supporting this meeting? Get in contact:

cristina.anton@md-education.com

Agenda & Faculty

November 15, 2024 | Day 1

08:00 AM
Registration opens
08:50 AM
Welcome and Introduction, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Joana Torres, MD, and Millie D. Long, MD

Session I: State-of-the-art - Medical Management of IBD


Moderated by:

Headshot of Millie Long, MD

Millie Long, MD

UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Headshot of Joana Torres, MD

Joana Torres, MD

Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Portugal
09:00 AM
State-of-the-art - Medical Management of CD
Headshot of Britta Siegmund, MD

Britta Siegmund, MD

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany
09:20 AM
State-of-the-art – Medical Management of UC
Headshot of Severine Vermeire, MD

Severine Vermeire, MD

KU Leuven, Belgium
09:40 AM
How to Position Therapies in CD and UC
Headshot of Yamile Zabana, MD

Yamile Zabana, MD

Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
Headshot of Alissa Walsh, MD

Alissa Walsh, MD

Nuffield Health, Oxford, UK
10:10 AM
Panel Discussion
10:30 AM
Coffee Break

Session II: Holistic Management of IBD


Moderated by:

Headshot of Iris Dotan, MD

Iris Dotan, MD

Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
Headshot of Sophie Restellini, MD

Sophie Restellini, MD

Hôpital de La Tour, Switzerland
10:50 AM
Prevention in IBD: Health Maintenance
Headshot of Millie Long, MD

Millie Long, MD

UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
11:10 AM
Dietitians Approach to IBD
Headshot of Julie Vanderstappen, MD

Julie Vanderstappen, MD

KU Leuven, Belgium
11:30 AM
Holistic Management of IBD Outside the Gut
Headshot of Beatriz Gros, MD

Beatriz Gros, MD

Western General Hospital, SCAN, Edinburgh, Scotland
11:50 AM
Panel Discussion
12:10 PM
Lunch Break and Faculty Group Photo
01:00 PM
Independent Expert Discussion Supported by Pfizer

Session III: Women’s Health in IBD: Lessons Learned from the PIANO Pregnancy Global Consensus


Moderated by:

Headshot of Severine Vermeire, MD

Severine Vermeire, MD

KU Leuven, Belgium
Headshot of Joana Torres, MD

Joana Torres, MD

Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Portugal
01:45 PM
Disease Heritability, Fertility, and Contraception in IBD
Headshot of Marla C. Dubinsky, MD

Marla C. Dubinsky, MD

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
02:05 PM
From the 1st to the Third Trimester: What to Expect, Dealing with Medications and Disease Activity
Headshot of Mette Julsgaard, MD

Mette Julsgaard, MD

Aarhus University Hospital, AUH, Denmark
02:25 PM
The Post-pregnancy Period: Disease Activity, Breastfeeding and Vaccinations
Headshot of Sophie Restellini, MD

Sophie Restellini, MD

Hôpital de La Tour, Switzerland
02:45 PM
Panel Discussion
03:05 PM
Coffee Break

Session IV: Managing Post-operative Crohn’s Disease


Moderated by:

Headshot of Yamile Zabana, MD

Yamile Zabana, MD

Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Spain
Headshot of Maria T. Abreu, MD

Maria T. Abreu, MD

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
03:25 PM
Epidemiology of Post-op CD and Risk Factors for Recurrence
Headshot of Joana Torres, MD

Joana Torres, MD

Hospital Beatriz Ângelo, Portugal
03:45 PM
Therapeutic Strategies Following Surgery
Headshot of Pauline Riviere, MD

Pauline Riviere, MD

KU Leuven, Belgium
04:05 PM
Can the Surgeon have a Role in Preventing Recurrence?
Headshot of Susana Ourô, MD

Susana Ourô, MD

Hospital da Luz Lisbon, Portugal
04:25 PM
Panel Discussion & Take-home Points from Day 1 - Dr. Joana Torres; Dr. Millie D. Long
04:55 PM
Adjourn

November 16, 2024 | Day 2

08:30 AM
Registration Opens

Session V: Career Development for Women in IBD: Recognition of Global Leaders


Moderated by:

Headshot of Marla C. Dubinsky, MD

Marla C. Dubinsky, MD

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Headshot of Henit Yanai, MD

Henit Yanai, MD

Rabin Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
09:00 AM
A Guide to Mentorship in IBD
Headshot of Tine Jess, MD

Tine Jess, MD

Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark
09:20 AM
Successful Leadership in IBD
Headshot of Iris Dotan, MD

Iris Dotan, MD

Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
09:40 AM
Collaboration and Networking in IBD
Headshot of Maria T. Abreu, MD

Maria T. Abreu, MD

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
10:00 AM
Panel Discussion
10:20 AM
Coffee Break

Session VI: Complicated Phenotypes of IBD with Specific Considerations for Women


Moderated by:

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Hannah Gordon, MD

Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
Headshot of Alissa Walsh, MD

Alissa Walsh, MD

Nuffield Health, Oxford, UK
10:40 AM
Management of Perianal CD
Headshot of Henit Yanai, MD

Henit Yanai, MD

Rabin Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
11:00 AM
Management of Extraintestinal Manifestations of IBD in Women
Headshot of Naila Arebi, MD

Naila Arebi, MD

St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
11:20 AM
Medical and Surgical Considerations for Acute Severe UC
Headshot of Catherine Reenaers, MD

Catherine Reenaers, MD

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Belgium
Headshot of Susana Ourô, MD

Susana Ourô, MD

Hospital da Luz Lisbon, Portugal
11:40 AM
Panel Discussion
12:10 PM
Lunch Break

Session VII: Special Populations in IBD


Moderated by:

Headshot of Naila Arebi, MD

Naila Arebi, MD

St. Mark’s Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK
Headshot of Mette Julsgaard, MD

Mette Julsgaard, MD

Aarhus University Hospital, AUH, Denmark
01:00 PM
Considerations for the Young
Headshot of Marina Aloi, MD

Marina Aloi, MD

Sapienza University of Rome, Umberto I Hospital, Italy
01:20 PM
Considerations for the Elderly
Headshot of Daniela Pugliese, MD

Daniela Pugliese, MD

CEMAD - IBD UNIT Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, Rome, Italy
01:40 PM
Considerations for Prior or Current Malignancy
Headshot of Hannah Gordon, MD

Hannah Gordon, MD

Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
02:00 PM
Panel Discussion
02:20 PM
Summary / Take-home Points - Dr. Joana Torres; Dr. Millie D. Long
02:50 PM
Adjourn

Cristina Anton

Project Manager

How long has Cristina Anton been in the business?

Cristina Anton has been with MD Education since 2022

About Cristina Anton

As a Senior Project Manager at MD Education’s Wigan office since 2022, I organize international medical conferences with a focus on breast cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Originally from Romania, I have been based in the UK since 2015. My diverse background across sectors helps me deliver high-quality, impactful educational programs. I’m committed to excellence and continuous growth.