British Society of Gastroenterology

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The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is a British professional organisation of gastroenterologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians and others amongst its members, which number over 3,000. It was founded in 1937,[1] and is a registered charity. Its offices are in Regent's Park, London.[2]

The society is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom.

original research into gastroenterology. The society also produces information for patients with gastrointestinal diseases.[4]

The society publishes the

medical journals Gut, BMJ Open Gastroenterology and Frontline Gastroenterology.[5][6][7]

It produces

gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas and biliary tract, and the disciplines of gastrointestinal endoscopy, nutrition, pathology and gastrointestinal surgery.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

The society holds an Annual General Meeting during which original research, updates and reviews in gastroenterology and hepatology are presented. Named lectures include the Sir Arthur Hurst lecture and the Sir Francis Avery Jones BSG Research medallist.

Recent presidents have been Hermon Dowling (1996–1997), Chris Hawkey (2010), Jon Rhodes (2011–12), Ian Gilmore (2013–14), Ian Forgacs (2014–16), Martin Lombard (2016–18), Cathryn Edwards (2018–20) and Alastair McKinlay (2020-22). The current president is Professor Andy Veitch.[14]

The British Society of Gastroenterology is a National Society Member of the United European Gastroenterology.

References

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  3. ^ "About the BSG". The British Society of Gastroenterology. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  4. ^ "The voice of British Gastroenterology and Hepatology since 1937". The British Society of Gastroenterology.
  5. ^ "Gut - A leading journal in gastroenterology and hepatology - BMJ". Gut. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
  6. ^ "BMJ Open Gastroenterology - A gastroenterology and hepatology journal". BMJ Open Gastroenterology.
  7. ^ "Frontline Gastroenterology - Essential gastroenterology & hepatology". Frontline Gastroenterology. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
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  14. ^ "BSG Trustees". British Society of Gastroenterology. August 10, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

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