NYU Langone Health experts will join colleagues from around the globe at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting.
This year, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, will deliver the Emily Couric Memorial Lecture, an honor awarded to leaders in GI cancer research. The lecture is named for Virginia State Senator Emily Couric, who championed health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. Dr. Shaukat’s presentation, “The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening in the U.S.,” will take place on Tuesday, October 13.
Below are a few of our experts and trainees who will be presenting across key sessions throughout the week. For a full list of presentations, please refer to the conference agenda.
Monday, October 12
Oral Abstract—ACG Outstanding Research Award in the Colorectal Cancer Prevention Category
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Multi-Level Intervention to Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates at Multiple Federally Qualified Health Care Centers in New York City
Presenter: Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom A
Tuesday, October 13
Oral Abstract—ACG Outstanding Research Award in the Biliary/Pancreas Category (Trainee)
Investigating the Characteristics of Pancreatic Cancer Arising From Pancreatic Mucinous Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 176,354 Patients
Presenter: Daniel Marino, MD
Senior Author: Tamas A. Gonda, MD
Time: 2:15–3:45 p.m.
Location: Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom B
Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening in the U.S.
Presenter: Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH
Time: 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Location: Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom A
Wednesday, October 14
Panel
Doc, I Wrote Down a Few Questions: A Rapid-Fire Discussion with the Experts on What IBD Patients Want to Know
NYU Langone Panelist: Michael Dolinger, MD
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Location: Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom B
