ANGMA 2022 CONFERENCE

Kenneth Myer Building, the University of Melbourne. Parkville VIC

November 3-5

Thanks to everyone who attended the ANGMA 2022 conference held in Melbourne! Here are some of the memorable photos from the event!

Join us for the latest science!

The ANGMA 2022 conference will be held at the University of Melbourne from November 3-5!

We have an amazing line-up of speakers discussing a range of topics including the gut-brain axis, gut motility, and basic-to-clinical collaborations in gastrointestinal research.

The final program and abstract book is available here:

Symposium Speakers

  • Prof Joel Bornstein

    UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

    Plenary

    Identifying functional subtypes of enteric neurons and why it matters

  • A/Prof Elisa Hill

    RMIT UNIVERSITY

    Autism and connections between the gut and the CNS

  • Prof Nicholas Talley

    UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

    NHMRC CRE in Digestive Health: Bacteria, inflammation and functional GI disorders

  • Dr Simona Carbone

    MONASH INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

    Developing basic and clinical interactions to study Hirschsprung disease

  • A/Prof Jason Tye-Din

    WEHI

    Why does gluten make me sick, doctor?

  • Dr Heidi Staudacher

    DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

    Diet and IBS: Potential for dual action?

  • Prof Nick Spencer

    FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

    Advances in optogenetic control of the gut

  • Dr Alyce Martin

    FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

    You are what you eat: Understanding how interoceptive sensing by gut serotonin-cells impacts health and disease

  • Prof Anthony Hannan

    FLOREY INSTITUTE OF NEUROSCIENCE

    The microbiota-gut-brain axis in Huntington's disease: Pathogenic modulators and therapeutic targets

  • Prof Greg O'Grady

    UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND

    The clinical translation of gastric electrical mapping: current status

  • Dr Charles Cock

    FLINDERS MEDICAL CENTRE

    Ageing related swallowing function and dysfunction

Final Program

Social Events

As part of the scientific program, ANGMA will also be hosting a number of social events to promote networking and better discussions around gut health!

ECR FORUM

Prince Alfred Hotel, Carlton

Thursday 3 Nov: 3.30-5.00pm

“Speed-dating” with mentors in Academia, Industry and other career pathways! This event is dedicated to students and postdocs, with opportunities to network with many different mentors!

PUBLIC LECTURE

The Spot auditorium, University of Melbourne

Thursday 3 Nov: 5.30-7.00pm

Want to hear more about the gut? Four leading researchers will engage in an open public forum discussing diet, the microbiome, and how that affects our health!

CONFERENCE DINNER

Seamstress bar and restaurant

Friday 4 Nov: 7.30pm-late

Discuss your latest research while enjoying a 3-course dinner from one of Melbourne’s leading restaurants!

Thanks to our sponsors!

This conference is open for more sponsorship!

Abstracts

Sorry! Abstract submissions are now closed.

Registration

Registrations are still open! Registrations will be accepted until Wed 2 Nov.

Organising committees

  • Dr Lincon Stamp

    University of Melbourne

    Local and scientific committees

  • Dr Simona Carbone

    Monash University

    Local and scientific committees

  • Dr Daniel Poole

    Monash University

    Local and scientific committees

  • Dr Marlene Hao

    University of Melbourne

    Local and scientific committees

  • A/Prof Rebecca Burgell

    Alfred Hospital

    Local and scientific committees

  • Dr Charles Cock

    Flinders Medical Centre

    Scientific committee

  • Dr Peng Du

    University of Auckland

    Scientific committee

  • A/Prof Elisa Hill

    RMIT

    Scientific committee

  • A/Prof Sebastian King

    Royal Children’s Hospital

    Scientific committee

  • Dr Alyce Martin

    Flinders University

    Scientific committee

  • Dr Rachel McQuade

    University of Melbourne

    Scientific committee

  • Dr May Wong

    Royal North Shore Hospital

    Scientific committee

  • Dr Cameron Adams

    University of Melbourne

    Local organising committee

  • Dr Jessica Biesiekierski

    Monash University

    Local organising committee

  • Dr Enyuan Cao

    Monash University

    Local organising committee

  • Madeleine Di Natale

    University of Melbourne

    Local organising committee

  • Ashleigh Gould

    Monash University

    Local organising committee

  • Dr Ada Koo

    University of Melbourne

    Local organising committee

  • Narges Mahdavian

    Monash University

    Local organising committee

  • Mitchel Ringuet

    University of Melbourne

    Local organising committee

  • Dr Heidi Staudacher

    Deakin University

    Local organising committee