Intestinal Rehabilitation: Pathophysiology and Drug Development Translate into New Therapies and Care Recommendations for Short Bowel Syndrome (SA21)

Breakout

Date & Time:

February 13, 2027

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-27-004-L01-P

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

  • Describe the pathophysiology of the small intestine with respect to fluid and nutrient absorption.
  • Utilize traditional and new therapies in clinical care of adults with short bowel intestinal failure.
  • Identify and manage patients who would benefit from emerging hormonal and adjunctive medical therapies to improve intestinal transit and absorption of fluids and nutrients.

Topics & Presenters

Small Bowel Nutrient and Fluid Absorption: Key Concepts to Manage Short Bowel Syndrome

Carol Semrad
MD

Professor of Medicine

Biological Sciences Division , The University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, United States

Nutrition and Medical Management: Working in Concert to Optimize Patients With Short Bowel Syndrome

Alison Culkin
PhD, NMP, RD, BSc

Consultant Dietitian

Intestinal Rehabilitation, St. Mark's Hospital

London, England, United Kingdom

Translating the Science for Advanced Therapies for Short Bowel Syndrome

Shirley Paski
MD, MSc, FRCPC, CNSC

Gastroenterologist

Center for Human Nutrition and Center for Digestive Disease , Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Cleveland, OH

Moderators:

Elizabeth Wall

MS, RDN-AP, CNSC

Advanced Clinical Specialist

Adult GI/Nutrition Support Service , The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL