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ForwardMayo Clinic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu, M.B.B.S., Douglas A. Simonetto, M.D., and Shounak Majumder, M.D.
January 16 - 17, 2026 - Mayo Clinic - Phoenix, Arizona
Featuring exciting and promising innovations across a spectrum ranging from endoscopy techniques and devices to digital applications and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools for diagnosis and management of GI and hepatobiliary diseases.
Healthcare Innovators interested in an up-close look at the landscape of current and future innovations in gastroenterology and hepatology will interact with known experts and cutting-edge researchers.
Call for Abstracts Closed
As part of the Mayo Clinic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond, all trainees, physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, and researchers involved in Gastroenterology and Hepatology are encouraged to submit either a traditional research abstract or an innovative project pitch to be presented at the course. Submissions should be 300 words or less and may include one figure or table.
Submission Eligibility: Original abstracts or innovative pitch ideas that either have or have not been presented at other meetings will be considered.
Submission Criteria
- Complete and submit abstract form no later than October 1, 2025 - Deadline Extended to October 15, 2025
Abstract Submissions are Closed. E-mail skomer.cassandra@mayo.edu with questions.
Notification of Results: All primary authors will be notified by November 1, 2025, if their submission has been selected for presentation. Details regarding presentation will follow.
Presentation of Submissions: Abstracts and Innovative Pitches chosen for presentation may be uploaded to the conference website and presented during the live & livestream Mayo Clinic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond on January 16-17, 2026.
Scholarship & Registration Requirements: Primary authors selected for presentation at conference may receive a scholarship to attend the course. Fellows who submitted abstracts but not chosen to present may also receive a scholarship for reduced registration fee to the course.
Abstracts and Innovative Pitch ideas will be evaluated based on quality.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $550 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $450 |
Target Audience
Physicians, Scientists, Researchers, PhD's, Data Scientists, Biomedical Engineers, Clinicians, Residents, Fellows, and Clinical Investigators.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Recognize the role of artificial intelligence and digital tools in diagnosis and management of GI diseases.
- Describe recent cutting-edge innovations in endoscopic devices and techniques.
- Develop skills for assessing and developing digital tools for clinical applications in GI and liver diseases.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Mayo Clinic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2026: | |
Mayo Clinic Integrated Education and Research Building, | |
January 16-17, 2026 | |
Broadcast in Mountain Time | |
Friday, January 16, 2026 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
AI in Endoscopy | |
8:00 AM | AI-Enabled Colonoscopy |
8:30 AM | Endoscopic Foundation Models: What Are They and How Do You Build It? |
8:45 AM | AI models for Risk Stratification of Duodenal Polyps: Advances and Pitfalls Dan A. Schupack, M.D. |
9:00 AM | AI Applications in Capsule Endoscopy |
9:15 AM | AI is Changing IBD Endoscopy: Get Ready to Use It |
9:30 AM | Panel Q&A |
9:45 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
Advanced Gastroenterology and Hepatology Care at Home | |
10:00 AM | Remote Monitoring for Acute Pancreatitis |
10:15 AM | Preventing Readmissions in Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis |
10:30 AM | Leveraging Sensors and Wearables for Remote Care |
10:45 AM | Remote Post-operative Care After GI surgery: Current State and Future Directions |
11:00 AM | Transforming Inpatient Care: What is on the Horizon? |
11:15 AM | Panel Q&A |
11:45AM | The Transformative Power of Innovation in Medicine |
12:00 PM | Q&A |
12:15 PM | Lunch / Non-CME Product Theater |
Novel Endoscopic Devices and Techniques | |
1:15 PM | Endoscopic Management of Complex GI Fistulas: Impossible is Nothing |
1:30PM | Endoscopic Management of PD Stones: New Tools for an Old Problem |
1:45 PM | EUS-Guided Anastomosis: The New Frontier |
2:00 PM | EUS-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation: Applications, Pitfalls, and Challenges |
2:15 PM | Panel Q&A |
2:30 PM | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
Innovations in Risk Assessment and Early Detection of GI Diseases | |
2:45 PM | Leveraging AI to Find the Population at Risk for Pancreatic Cancer |
3:00 PM | Is Automation Enhancing Colon Cancer Screening Quality and Adherence |
3:15 PM | Changing Esophageal Cancer Screening One String at a Time |
3:30 PM | Stool Versus Blood-Based Screening for Colon Cancer: Is There a Clear Winner |
3:45 PM | The Evolving Landscape of Germline Testing in GI Cancers |
4:00 PM | Panel Q&A |
4:15 PM | Shark Tank |
5:30 PM | Welcome Reception |
Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits |
Large Language Models: Emerging Applications in GI Diseases | |
7:30 AM | LLMs Saving Time for the Busy Clinician |
7:45 AM | Using Synthetic Data in LLMs: Pros and Cons |
8:00 AM | IBD – Standardizing Disease Assessment from Descriptors and Endoscopy |
8:15 AM | Can LLMs Stop the "Bleed?" |
8:30 AM | Panel Q&A |
8:45 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
New Tools for the Management of GI Diseases | |
9:00 AM | Leveraging Digital Pathology to Enhance the Diagnosis of GI Diseases |
9:15 AM | Novel Noninvasive Assessment of Portal Hypertension: The SHAPE Algorithm |
9:30 AM | Leveraging VR for Endoscopy Sedation |
9:45 AM | Modifying the Microbiome to Treat C Diff: Recent Advances Beyond Standard FMT |
10:00 AM | Emerging Digital Tools for Managing Disorders of Brain-Gut Interaction David J. Cangemi, M.D. |
10:15 AM | Panel Q&A |
10:30 AM | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
10:45 AM | Selected Oral Abstracts |
The GI Innovation Toolkit | |
11:45 AM | Developmental Endoscopy Unit: A Sandbox for Endoscopic Innovation |
12:00 PM | The GI AI Lab: Key Ingredients for Success |
12:15 PM | Software as Medical Device - Update on FDA Requirements |
12:30 PM | Business Model for AI Health Products: What do Developers Need to Know |
12:45 PM | Preparing the Next Generation of GIs for the Digital Era |
1:00 PM | Panel Q&A |
1:15 PM | Closing Comments |
1:30 PM | Adjourn / Box Lunch To Go |
Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic
5665 East Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85054Phone: (888) 236-2427 or (480) 563-1500
Book your group rate for Mayo Clinic GIHEP Innovations 2026
Conveniently located on the Mayo Clinic Hospital campus, the Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic offers spacious suites, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, high-speed internet access, fitness facilities, swimming pool, and a business center.
A block of studio suites at a special group rate of $228 (USD), single or double occupancy, per night, plus applicable state/local taxes, is available. Parking is $14 per vehicle, plus tax per day. Group rates apply two days prior to and after the course dates, based upon space and rate availability. The hotel is located 1.0 mile, or three minutes, from the ASU Health Futures Center. Make your reservation before the room block is filled or the cut-off date of December 15, 2025. Reservations received after this date will be accepted on a rate and space available basis. When making your reservation, identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic GIHEP Innovations 2026. All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. |
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Friday | 8.00 |
| Saturday | 5.50 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.50 Attendance
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
The Mayo Clinic Innovations in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2026: Artificial Intelligence and Beyond course is pleased to offer the opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the course, please complete the following:
- Review the Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus
- Create an account/profile (or log-in)
For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Cassandra Skomer.
To see the course fee, please log in or create an account
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $550 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $450 |
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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