Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Evidence-Based Care Across Cultures and Health Systems

Course Title: Gastro Bites Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Evidence-Based Care Across Cultures and Health Systems

Overview

Apr 10, 2026
Virtual

7–8 p.m. EST

Join us for this upcoming event in our Gastro Bites series — virtual webinars with leading experts. 

AGA and the Chinese American Gastroenterology Association (CAGA) are bringing together global leaders in neurogastroenterology to discuss evidence-based diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The session incorporates culturally informed and health-system–specific perspectives while maintaining full alignment with AGA clinical and educational standards. Tailored for a wide audience, this discussion also shines a spotlight on culturally relevant factors affecting the Asian population, including traditional dietary habits that influence health outcomes.

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Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, you will be able to: 

  1. Apply evidence-based guidelines to the diagnosis and management of IBS.
  2. Recognize cultural and health-system factors influencing IBS care.
  3. Incorporate patient-centered, culturally informed strategies into clinical practice.

Pricing

Member
Nonmember
Free
Free

Sponsored by

AGA is proud to partner with CAGA as part of our Member Networks, designed to increase community, collaboration, and innovation among organizations with shared interests in the gastroenterology and hepatology field.

Agenda

All times are Eastern.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session Sub-title 1

Person, PhD

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

Person, PhD

11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

Person, PhD

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Session Heading 2: Lorem Ipsum Dolor sit Amet

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session Sub-title 1

Person, PhD

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Session Sub-title 2

Person, PhD

11:00 - 12:00 midday

Session Sub-title 3

Person, PhD

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Course faculty

Faculty

Gengqing Song, MD, PhD

Gengqing Song, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth

Lin Chang, MD, AGAF

Lin Chang, MD, AGAF

Professor of Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Xiaohua Hou, MD, PhD

Xiaohua Hou, MD, PhD

Professor of Gastroenterology
Wuhan Union Hospital
President, Asian-Pacific Neurogastroenterology & Motility Association

Justin Wu, MD

Justin Wu, MD

Professor of Medicine

University of Hong Kong

William D. Chey, MD, FACG, AGAF

William D. Chey, MD, FACG, AGAF

Professor of Gastroenterology

University of Michigan

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