The UCLA Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Division of Digestive Diseases sponsors, attends, and/or participates in numerous events during the course of every year.
The list below details upcoming events in which UCLA GI faculty will be involved. The events on this page are highly specialized seminars designed to enhance the knowledge of trained physicians, surgeons, researchers, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals. When available, the event description will conclude with a link to websites devoted especially to the specific event.
Barrett's esophagus: Managing the link between acid reflux and esophageal cancer
Adarsh M. Thaker, MD, interventional endoscopist, will discuss Barrett's esophagus causes and risk factors, how it can lead to esophageal cancer, who should be screened and the surveillance and treatment options.
Date: Monday, May 17
Time: 5:30 pm, PST
Zoom link - registration required
Evaluation and management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and Zenker's diverticulum
Dinesh Chhetri. MD, director of the UCLA Swallowing Program, will review the anatomy of the upper esophagus, discuss how to evaluate upper esophageal dysfunction and understand the endoscopic management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction and Zenker's diverticulum.
Date: Wednesday, June 23
Time: 5:30 pm, PST
Zoom link - registration required
