This episode of the UEG Podcast takes place at the EPC meeting in the summer of 2025. Our host Egle Dieninyte sits down with Professor Marco Del Chiaro, Surgical Oncologist and global lead of the upcoming Guidelines on Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms.

In this episode of the UEG Podcast, Mary Phillips and Leigh Donnelly reflect on the highlights of UEG Week 2025 in Berlin from a nursing and allied healthcare perspective.

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In this episode of the UEG Podcast, our host Pradeep Mundre, together with IBD expert Klaartje Bel Kok, explore the latest breakthroughs in IBD presented at UEG Week 2025 in Berlin.

From long-term IL-23 inhibitor data to novel drugs such as Obefazimod and Tulisokibart, the discussion covers key findings that are reshaping IBD management. Bel dives into new insights on JAK inhibitors in pregnancy, the growing role of ultrasound monitoring in IBD, and the challenge of choice overload in treatment decisions.

In this episode, host Eglė is joined by Manmeet Matharoo (St Mark’s Hospital, London) to reflect on the highlights of UEG Week 2025 in Berlin from an endoscopy perspective. Together, they discuss the shift towards precision endoscopy, smarter patient and lesion selection, and the philosophy of “treat the patient, not the polyp.” The conversation explores how concepts such as cold-snare resection, training quality assurance, and green endoscopy are shaping modern practice. They also touch on leadership, mentorship, and the medical community’s role in tackling misinformation online — a thoughtful look at how endoscopy is evolving towards safer, more personalised care.

02:05: Rutter MD, Ranjan R, Westwood C, et al. BSG/ACPGBI guidance on the management of colorectal polyps in patients with limited life expectancy. Gut 2025; 74: 1551-1560.

Our hosts Egle and Pradeep take you back to UEG Week 2024 in Vienna, where they spoke with visitors from across the globe. Discover their impressions, experiences, and highlights — from career-boosting opportunities to inspiring scientific sessions and the vibrant community spirit.

How can we ensure young patients with chronic digestive and liver diseases move safely and smoothly from paediatric to adult care? In this episode, Pradeep speaks with Professor Patrizia Burra (University of Padua, Italy; Chair of UEG Public Affairs Group) and Dr Jorge Amil Dias (Hospital Lusíadas, Porto, Portugal; ESPGHAN representative in UEG Public Affairs Committee).

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This discussion highlights not only the science but also the art of transitional care, emphasising collaboration, continuity, and patient empowerment.

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In this episode of UEG Talks, host Egle and co-host Charles Murray sit down with Alexander Goldowsky, a gastroenterologist and gut microbiome expert, to explore the unique healthcare challenges faced by sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups. They discuss the stigma and discrimination that impact SGM patients, the broader implications for their health, and the urgent need for greater awareness, education, and advocacy in gastroenterology. Alexander also introduces Rainbows in Gastro, a pioneering initiative aimed at improving SGM healthcare within the field, and highlights the role of individual responsibility in driving meaningful change.

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During the summer holidays, UEG Talks re-releases older episodes: In this episode of UEG Talks, host Pradeep Mundre is joined by two experts in AI applications for endoscopy: Louis Lau from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Alanna Ebigbo from the University Hospital in Augsburg. In the first part of the episode, they discuss the basic concepts of AI and its utility in the upper GI tract.In this second part on the basics of AI, hosted by Pradeep Mundre, Alanna Ebigbo and Louis Lau discuss the application of AI in the lower GI tract. They later focus on standardizing bowel preparation and the future of AI in gastroenterology.