Thursday, May 6, 2010

Digestive Disease Week 2010 - New Orleans

Digestive Disease Week saw a number of our gastroenterology and industry colleagues presenting new ideas and concepts in gastroenterology. Mark and Becky spent a great deal of time with Endochoice and their new "stent line" using the DeLegge Medical model for ex-vivo training.

In addition, Robin Murray and Steven Rudnicki from DeLegge Medical provided expert pig lab and marketing leadership. The 2010 DeLegge Medical "stress pig" giveaway was a big hit. Mark and Becky also attended the ASGE Crystal Awards dinner as guests of Bracco Medical and Jeff Cushner. Mark had five presentations at the conference and they were received as "home runs." Mark discussed inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition, gastric bypass and nutrient abnormalities, opening a GI obesity practice, new technology in gastroenterology and the use of feeding tubes in pregnancy. We are looking forward to a productive 2010 and meeting again at DDW in 2011.