GENERAL INFORMATION. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF LIVER DISEASES (AASLD) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page 5.

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION AASLD BOOTH WCC Exhibit Hall, Booth 923 Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and health-care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. Visit the AASLD Booth to learn more about AASLD including details on The Liver Meeting the preeminent event in the science and practice of hepatology. Join us Nov , 2015, in San Francisco, CA. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF LIVER DISEASES (AASLD) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page 5. AASLD OFFICE Visit the AASLD Membership Desk. Phone: ABSTRACT BOOK PICK-UP (pre-purchased orders only) Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DDW Abstract Book includes the full text abstract for all accepted abstracts. The Abstract Book was available with pre-registration. Limited copies may be available on site in the Registration Area. ABSTRACTS ON DISC (AOD) Each attendee will receive an AOD in his or her conference bag. This disc contains all of the accepted abstracts for DDW DDW gratefully acknowledges AbbVie for funding the Abstracts on Disc. ABSTRACT SELECTION PROCESS Lecture and poster abstracts presented at DDW were chosen based on reviews and grading of abstracts by independent reviewers. The abstracts were blinded during the review and grading process. Approximately 75 percent of abstracts submitted were accepted for presentation; these abstracts are from the U.S. and more than 70 other countries, and will be presented at the meeting. All accepted abstracts were published in supplements in the April 2015 issue of Gastroenterology (AASLD, AGA Institute and SSAT abstracts) or the April 2015 issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE abstracts). The abstract submission process for DDW 2016 in San Diego begins in October 2015 and ends at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Visit for continued updates. AGA BOOTH WCC Exhibit Hall, Booth 2227 Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the AGA Booth for information about membership and AGA s Research Foundation, education programs, and quality and practice management resources, like the AGA Roadmap, ICD-10 translation guides, the AGA Digestive Health Recognition Program and AGA Clinical Service Lines. Learn about AGA s new online research journal: Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CMGH) and pick up free samples of Gastroenterology, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, GI & Hepatology News and AGA Perspectives. AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (AGA) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page 6. AGA OFFICE WCC Salon F Phone:

2 AGA RESEARCH FOUNDATION BOOTH WCC Exhibit Hall, Booth 2227 Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the AGA Research Foundation Booth to learn more about the foundation s capital campaign and how the AGA is raising money to support vital research in the field. Videos highlight the personal stories of funded researchers, how their work has helped to fuel advances in patient care, and the reasons why so many members of the digestive disease community have decided to give back to the AGA Research Foundation. AGA RESOURCE CENTER WCC Concourse B Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The AGA Resource Center is your one-stop-resource at DDW to learn about and purchase AGA educational and practice management products, including DDSEP 7 (AGA s premier self-assessment and self-education program), 2015 Postgraduate Course products, GI SAM and more. You can also view AGA product samples and learn about UpToDate, a clinical decision-support resource. AGENDA BOOK AND MEETING CREDENTIALS PICK-UP WCC Salon A and Room 151 Foyer Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. DDW gratefully acknowledges Actavis & Ironwood Pharmaceuticals for funding the Agenda Book. AIRPORT SHUTTLE DDW has teamed up with SuperShuttle to provide discounts on shuttle services to all local airports. DDW 2015 attendees receive a discount on reservations made using the link below. Ground transportation is arranged by making a reservation. Please visit or their website to make your airport shuttle reservation/s, or call and use the discount code: DDCGP (all one word). ASGE BOOTH WCC Exhibit Hall, Booth 1704 Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the ASGE Booth to update your profile, renew your dues or make a contribution to the ASGE Foundation. The ASGE Booth is also the place to learn about ASGE programs and resources such as our signature event EndoFest, the STAR assessment-based certificate program, the Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program, practice management resources and conferences, the ASGE Career Center, as well as ASGE research grants and advocacy efforts. Membership information and applications (available in English, Spanish, Japanese and French) are also available at the ASGE Membership Desk in the DDW Registration Area, the ASGE Learning Center and the ASGE Resource Center. ASGE, founded in 1941, is the preeminent professional organization dedicated to improving digestive health through excellence in endoscopy. ASGE publishes the leading peer-reviewed endoscopic journal, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE), as well as ASGE News and ASGE Leading Edge. If endoscopy is your practice, ASGE is your partner! For more information, visit AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY (ASGE) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page 8. ASGE LEARNING CENTER Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ASGE Learning Center is a dynamic, interactive educational resource for DDW attendees, providing an opportunity to view educational endoscopic videos and interactive CD-ROMs, as well as attend hands-on endoscopic demonstrations. Come participate in these programs and earn free CME. All videos are also available for purchase. 38

3 ASGE OFFICE WCC Room 142 Phone: ASGE RESOURCE CENTER WCC Concourse B Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ASGE Resource Center is the place at DDW to learn about and purchase ASGE products. Explore ASGE s Endoscopic Learning Library of DVDs featuring demonstrations of endoscopic procedures. Check out the large selection of ASGE physician and patient education products and signature logo items. You can also pick up the latest issue of ASGE News, upcoming course information and ASGE membership information. ATM (MONEY) MACHINES WCC L Street North Lobby, L Street South Lobby and Uptown Food District Machines accept all major credit cards with pin numbers. BAGGAGE/COAT CHECK WCC L Street North Lobby Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. There is a service charge of $5 per item. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Conveniently located in the Exhibit Hall is Bistro DDW, a great dining option that saves time and allows attendees an opportunity to sit down to a plentiful lunch. It provides the largest variety and best value for lunch at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and is only $24. Attendee Bistro tickets are good for one (1) lunch and can be used on any of the days that Bistro DDW is open. Bypass the long lunch lines by purchasing meal tickets at the Bistro. BUSINESS CENTER WCC Grand Lobby Phone: info@capitalbusinesscenter.com Fax: Daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The business center offers services including shipping, mailing, faxing and photocopying. BUSINESS MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS AT DDW AGA Institute Business Meeting WCC Room 158 Monday, May 18, 2 to 3 p.m. AGA Institute Research Recognition Celebration Marriott Marquis Salon 12 Sunday, May 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ASGE Business Meeting Renaissance Washington DC Congressional C Saturday, May 16, 2 to 2:45 p.m. ASGE Fellows Networking Session Renaissance Washington DC Congressional AB Saturday, May 16, 5 to 6 p.m. 39

4 SSAT Annual Business Meeting (members only) WCC 202B Monday, May 18, 5 to 6 p.m. DDW Career Fair WCC L Street Bridge Monday, May 18, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. DDW Diversity Reception Marriott Marquis Silver Linden Room Monday, May 18, 6 to 7 p.m. Jointly sponsored by all four societies, this reception provides a networking opportunity for minority attendees to gather, discuss relevant issues and learn more about what each society is doing to promote diversity in GI. CAREER AND RECRUITMENT CENTER WCC L Street Bridge Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Career and Recruitment Center is your one-stop shop for careers and hiring in gastroenterology. As part of HEALTHeCAREERS Network, it s connected to the entire GI professional community, allowing job seekers to search for GI opportunities across the country (and internationally) in all practice settings. Employers can post jobs to fill any open position within a medical facility of any size, including GI physicians, NPs, PAs, administrators, HIT professionals, nurses and all others. The service is free for job seekers, and employers may post jobs and search résumés for a fee. Whether you are looking to find a job or fill a job, start your search today at NEW for 2015 Free professional CV review! Stop by the Career and Recruitment Center to have your CV professionally reviewed. This is the perfect time to get your CV in shape for the DDW Career Fair on Monday, May 18! CAREER FAIR NEW for 2015 WCC L Street Bridge Monday, May 18, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. New for 2015 Job seekers can advance their careers at DDW 2015 by attending the DDW Career Fair. Meet directly with employers from across the country looking for qualified candidates like you at the L Street Bridge, Monday, May 18th from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For employers, this is a rare opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with numerous qualified digestive health professionals searching for new opportunities. Meet face-to-face with residents, fellows, new graduates and experienced professionals in a comfortable setting. Visit the Career and Recruitment Center for more information about the Career Fair. CHILD CARE/CHILDREN AT DDW For information regarding child care possibilities, please contact the concierge desk at the hotel for which you are staying. Please note that DDW is a professional medical meeting. In order to maintain this environment, children under age 12 are NOT permitted to attend DDW Scientific Sessions or Postgraduate Courses for any reason. Children ages 12 and older must be registered as a guest if they will be accompanying an adult to a session. Only infants carried in a front/back carrier (no strollers) are permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Children between the ages of six months and 12 years are not allowed in the Exhibit Hall. COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH NEW FOR 2015 DDW is offering complimentary sandwiches in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, May 19, at 11:30 a.m., while quantities last. To RSVP, please refer to the voucher provided with your meeting badge. 40

5 CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)/CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE Saturday, May 16, 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. DDW has established an online system for claiming your CME credits. You may access this system to print your CME certificate or certificate of attendance in one of two ways: 1. On site at the dedicated CME kiosks in WCC, Hall A. You will need your DDW name badge. DDW staff will be on hand to answer questions. 2. From your personal or office computer. Visit the DDW website, You may print your CME certificate or a certificate of attendance from your home or office printer. The online service is available through Nov. 30, CME STATEMENTS FOR THE DDW SPONSORING SOCIETIES AASLD CME Statement The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AASLD designates these live activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AASLD Statement on Disclosure The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) is committed to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its sponsored and jointly provided educational activities. Individuals in a position to control the content of an AASLD-sponsored activity (program planners, course directors, speakers, etc.) are expected to disclose to the audience all relevant relationships. When an unlabeled use of a commercial product, or an investigational use not yet approved for any purpose is discussed during an educational activity, the speaker shall disclose to the audience that the product is not labeled for the use under discussion or that the product is still investigational. AASLD will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to program implementation. AGA Institute CME Statement The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AGA Institute designates these live educational activities for a maximum of 34.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. In accordance with ACCME s Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The AGA Institute implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners ASGE CME Statement The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASGE designates DDW live educational sessions for a maximum of 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim credit only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ASGE designates credit separately for hands-on and interactive workshops held during DDW as well as the Annual Postgraduate Course. Physicians may claim up to 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for participation in hands-on and interactive sessions ( credits per session) and up to 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for participation in the ASGE Annual Postgraduate Courses. 41

6 ASGE requires all individuals who are in a position to control the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest, which is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients. Disclosures are made in written form prior to the start of the educational activity and any potential conflicts of interest that exist are resolved prior to the start of the activity through the ASGE Conflict of Interest Resolution Policy Process. All disclosures are made available and communicated to the learner prior to the activity starting. SSAT CME Statement The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SSAT designates this live activity for 31.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) listed above, a maximum of 21.0 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Faculty disclosure information is available at DDW 2016 BOOTH WCC Salon B DDW ADMINISTRATION OFFICE WCC Salon F Phone: DDW COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page TBD. DDW DAILY NEWS DDW Daily News is the official daily newspaper of the meeting. Published overnight to reflect the dynamic nature of DDW, DDW Daily News is your best source for up-to-date scheduling information. Pick up your copy of the paper each day at the convention center, and be sure to check for any lastminute program changes that may affect your itinerary. A Japanese-language version is available in the convention center Sunday through Tuesday. DDW ON DEMAND/SESSION RECORDINGS New for 2015 WCC Grand Lobby Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valued at more than $1,200, DDW On Demand is an online-only library that will include nearly 500 hours of non-ticketed presentations* from DDW Attendees will receive two years of convenient online access to the capture, plus the following features: Online access to content as soon as 24 hours after the session. Streaming content for viewing on mobile technology. Enhanced search: find any word in the presentation slides. Downloadable MP3 and PDF files. Attendees will receive an with a link and instructions for access. Contact ddwprogram@gastro.org with questions. *Ticketed sessions will not be included in DDW On Demand. Presentations will be included if permission is granted by presenter. DDW THEATER See Exhibits tab. DIGITAL AGENDA BOOK Go green and access the DDW 2015 program and full text abstracts in the DDW Digital Agenda Book. Visit to download or scan the QR code located on the front of the print Agenda Book. DDW gratefully acknowledges Actavis & Ironwood Pharmaceuticals for financing this valuable feature. 42

7 DISCLAIMER NOTICE Statements, opinions and results of studies presented at DDW are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the policy or position of DDW or its constituent societies. Neither DDW nor its constituent societies provide any warranty as to the accuracy or reliability of information presented either verbally or in writing by presenters. No responsibility is assumed by DDW for any injury and/or damage to persons or property resulting from any use of such information. EAT IT UP: DC New for 2015 Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eat It Up provides a new way to get to know attendees you may not otherwise meet in a more relaxed, casual setting for dinner. There will be sign ups each day to join a reservation for a small group at restaurants around Washington, DC to meet new people and experience the variety of cuisines DC has to offer. It s free to sign up and meals will be paid for individually. Please visit the booth in the registration area to see which reservations are available each day of the meeting. ELECTRONIC QUESTION AND ANSWER SERVICE (eq&a) Select sessions will heighten the participant experience by integrating an interactive electronic question and answer service. The system will allow attendees to submit questions via MyDDW and thereby participate in moderator-facilitated activities. Additional details will be distributed prior to the start of each session. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES For emergencies fire, police and medical dial 3333 from any house phone or if you cannot locate a house phone. Inform Walter E. Washington Convention Center Public Safety Command Center about: Nature of the emergency Your name Phone number from which you are calling Exact location if you are inside any of the exhibit halls, provide the letter/number of the nearest column. Remain calm. Do not hang up until you are sure no further information is required, unless there is an immediate threat to your safety. If conditions are safe, wait for the arrival of emergency personnel and assist in directing them to the appropriate location. If you cannot leave an ill or injured person to call security, call out loudly, Help, medical emergency (and your location). After notifying emergency personnel, notify DDW Administration staff at 4032 from any house phone. For non-emergencies, dial EPOSTERS WCC Hall C Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. eposters takes DDW posters online, where you can access them during and after the meeting. The complete poster* will be available for viewing, and authors have the option to supply a PDF or an interactive PowerPoint presentation to further explain their data. Get expanded access to eposters. Scan the QR code on each poster board to view the eposter* and a video* produced by the poster presenter. *if submitted Attendees can view the eposters on dedicated eposter kiosks in the Poster Hall. DDW gratefully acknowledges Shire for funding this valuable feature. 43

8 EXHIBIT HALL WCC Halls A-C Sunday, May 17 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EXHIBIT SALES AND OPERATIONS OFFICE Exhibit Sales Office Phone: WCC Show Office A Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. DDW 2016 space sales by appointment. Exhibit Operations Office Phone: WCC Show Office B Wednesday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. FACULTY DISCLOSURE Faculty disclosure information is available at FIRST AID/MEDICAL OFFICE Phone: Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 a.m to 5 p.m. A fully equipped first aid station is located in Hall A and staffed by licensed medical professionals. FOOD SERVICE AREAS/CONCESSIONS 44 Saturday, May 16 Bone Doctor (BBQ) Café Latte Hall A Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Café Latte Hall B Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capital Crust Pizza Food Show A (Seafood Menu) Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show C (Standard Menu) Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Dessert Cart Concourse AB 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go Gourmet Food District (outside Hall D) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab and Go Café L Street North Lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Starbucks Grand Lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wings Over DC Sunday, May 17 Bone Doctor (BBQ) Café Latte Hall A Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Café Latte Hall B Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capital Crust Pizza Caribbean Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Asian Cart Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Dessert Cart Concourse AB 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faith Smoothies Cart Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show A (Seafood Menu) Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show B (Standard Menu) Hall B 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food Show C (Standard Menu) Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go Gourmet Food District (outside Hall D) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab and Go Café L Street North Lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab and Go Café Hall E 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with Chef s Daily Special)

9 Harry s Steak and Cheese Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. South of the Border Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Chipotle Menu) Starbucks Grand Lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wings Over DC Monday, May 18 Bone Doctor (BBQ) Café Latte Hall A Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Café Latte Hall B Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capital Crust Pizza Caribbean Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Asian Cart Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Dessert Cart Concourse AB 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faith Smoothies Cart Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show A (Seafood Menu) Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show B (Standard Menu) Hall B 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food Show C (Standard Menu) Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go Gourmet Food District (outside Hall D) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab and Go Café L Street North Lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab and Go Café Hall E 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with Chef s Daily Special) Harry s Steak and Cheese Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. South of the Border Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Chipotle Menu) Starbucks Grand Lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wings Over DC Tuesday, May 19 Bone Doctor (BBQ) Café Latte Hall A Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Café Latte Hall B Landing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capital Crust Pizza Caribbean Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Asian Cart Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CP Dessert Cart Concourse AB 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Faith Smoothies Cart Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show A (Seafood Menu) Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food Show B (Standard Menu) Hall B 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food Show C (Standard Menu) Hall C 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go Gourmet Food District (outside Hall D) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab and Go Café L Street North Lobby 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab and Go Café Hall E 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with Chef s Daily Special) Harry s Steak and Cheese Cart Hall A 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. South of the Border Hall B 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Chipotle Menu) Starbucks Grand Lobby 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wings Over DC 45

10 FOREIGN EXCHANGE International travelers who wish to exchange foreign currency can do so at these locations, among others: Travelex Union Station (Mezzanine level near car rental kiosks) Phone: Massachusetts Avenue, NE Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7p.m. Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Travelex 1800 K Street, NW Phone: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. HOTEL ASSISTANCE (Housing Desk) WCC Concourse A Phone: Friday, May 15, Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by the housing desk to discuss your housing needs with DDW s official travel partner. International Group Housing, with multilingual staff, will also be on hand to assist. HOTEL DIRECTORY 1. Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters 1615 Rhode Island Ave, NW p / f 2. Cambria Suites 899 O Street, NW p / f 3. Capital Hilton th St, NW p / f 4. Carlyle Suites Hotel 1731 New Hampshire Ave, NW p / f 5. Comfort Inn Downtown th St, NW p / f 6. Courtyard by Marriott - Convention Center 900 F St, NW p / f 7. Courtyard by Marriott - DC US Capitol 1325 Second St, NE p / f 8. Courtyard by Marriott - Embassy Row 1600 Rhode Island Ave, NW p / f 9. Donovan House, a Kimpton Hotel th St, NW p / f 10. DoubleTree Crystal City 300 Army Navy Dr p / f 11. DoubleTree Washington, DC 1515 Rhode Island Ave, NW p / f 12. Dupont Circle Hotel 1500 New Hampshire Ave, NW p / f 13. Embassy Row Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Ave, NW p 14. Embassy Suites Convention Center th St, NW p / f 15. Fairfax at Embassy Row 2100 Massachusetts Ave, NW p / f 16. Fairmont Washington Georgetown 2401 M St, NW p / f 17. Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H St, NW p / f 18. Hamilton Crowne Plaza th St, NW p / f 46

11 19. Hampton Inn Convention Center 901 6th St, NW p / f 20. Henley Park Hotel 926 Massachusetts Ave, NW p / f 21. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown th St, NW p / f 22. Holiday Inn Capitol 500 C St, SW p / f 23. Hotel George 15 E St, NW p / f 24. Hotel Helix, a Kimpton Hotel 1430 Rhode Island Ave, NW p / f 25. Hotel Lombardy 2019 Pennsylvania Ave, NW p / f 26. Hotel Madera, a Kimpton Hotel 1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW p / f 27. Hotel Monaco, a Kimpton Hotel 700 F St, NW p / f 28. Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton Hotel 2121 P St, NW p / f 29. Hotel Rouge, a Kimpton Hotel th St, NW p / f 30. Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave, NW p / f 31. Hyatt Regency Crystal City 2799 Jeffeson Davis Hwy p / f 32. JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW p / f 33. Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel 415 New Jersey Ave, NW p / f 34. Loews Madison Hotel th St, NW p / f 35. Mayflower Renaissance 1127 Connecticut Ave, NW p / (202) f 36. Melrose Georgetown Hotel 2430 Pennsylvania Ave (202) p / f 37. Morrison-Clark Inn 1015 L St, NW p / f 38. Park Hyatt Washington th St, NW p / f 39. Phoenix Park Hotel 520 North Capital St, NW p / f 40. Renaissance Downtown 999 9th St, NW p / f 41. Renaissance Dupont Circle 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW p / f 42. Savoy Suites 2505 Wisconsin Ave, NW p / f 43. Sofitel Lafayette Square th St, NW p / f 44. St. Gregory Luxury Hotel and Suites 2033 M St, NW p / f 45. St. Regis Washington, DC th St, NW p / f 46. Topaz Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel 1733 N St, NW p / f 47. W Washington, DC 515 Fifteen St, NW p / f 48. Washington Court Hotel 525 New Jersey Ave, NW p / f 47

12 49. Washington Marriott at Metro Center th Street, NW p / f 50. Washington Marriott Georgetown nd St, NW p / f 51. Washington Marriott Marquis 901 Massachusetts Ave, NW p / f 53. Westin Georgetown 2350 M St, NW p / f 54. Westin Washington, DC City Center 1400 M St, NW p / f 55. Willard InterContinental 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW p / f 52. Washington Plaza 10 Thomas Circle, NW p / f INFORMATION BOOTHS WCC Grand Lobby, L Street North Lobby and L Street South Lobby Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Phone: Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: DDW gratefully acknowledges Takeda, for funding of Information Booths. LECTURE SESSIONS Oral Sessions vary. Please see the Postgraduate Courses & Special Sessions and Lecture Session tabs for detailed information. LOST AND FOUND (SECURITY) WCC Hall C Show Office Phone: Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. MEMBER SERVICES Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the society Membership Desks during registration hours to join or update membership for AASLD, AGA, ASGE or SSAT. MYDDW THE MOBILE PLANNER With MyDDW, you can search all sessions, including full-text abstracts. You can also search for exhibitors and their products and services. MyDDW may be accessed onsite at computer kiosks located onsite, you can also access MyDDW by visiting from any computer or by using the mobile application. DDW gratefully acknowledges Shire, for the mobile planner and for funding the kiosks. NEWS CONFERENCES WCC Room 203AB Please refer to MyDDW for a final schedule. 48

13 NEWSROOM WCC Salon C Phone: Friday, May 15, Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The DDW Newsroom is open to all credentialed journalists who attend DDW. Newsroom staff can coordinate interviews with physicians and researchers who present their work at DDW. The newsroom holds daily office hours and distributes daily highlights of the most newsworthy abstracts. You must wear a press badge to gain access to the newsroom and news conferences. NURSING MOTHERS The Walter E. Washington Convention Center offers a private infant nursing area located in Room 305. PHARMACIES Locations closest to Walter E. Washington Convention Center: CVS th Street Phone: Walgreens 801 7th St NW Phone: PHOTOGRAPHY AND RECORDING POLICY AT DDW Recording for commercial use is not permitted. Photographing or videotaping presentations or posters is strictly prohibited. DDW plans to take photographs, audio and video at DDW 2015 and reproduce them in DDW educational, news or promotional material, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the DDW website. By participating in DDW 2015, you grant the right to use your name or voice, photograph and biography for such purposes to DDW. All postings become the property of DDW. Postings may be displayed, distributed or used by DDW for any purpose. POSTER SESSIONS WCC Hall C Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Approximately 1,100 abstracts will be displayed daily in poster form. Each presentation is numbered with a letter before the number denoting the day the poster will be displayed. Authors will present their posters from noon to 2 p.m. each day. Example numbering: Sa=Saturday Mo=Monday Su=Sunday Tu=Tuesday Poster of Distinction designates a poster that has been selected by the DDW Societies (except ASGE) as noteworthy. Posters with this designation will have certificates on their poster boards. No CME credit can be claimed for viewing posters. POSTER TOURS WCC Hall C Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Subject-matter experts from AGA, ASGE and SSAT will help you navigate the Poster Hall by leading tours of the most significant research presented in six topic areas. Each tour will focus on abstracts displayed in the Poster Hall. Tickets for the poster tours are $20 and can be purchased at Registration or visit the Poster Service Desk in Hall C for standby registration. 49

14 RECHARGE LOUNGE WCC Hall B, #2647 Recharge yourself and your mobile device at the DDW Recharge Lounge. A relaxing setting equipped with charge stations hold plugs for all devices ranging from laptops, PDAs, ipads and cell phones is available in the Exhibit Hall. DDW gratefully acknowledges Shire for funding the Recharge Lounge. REGISTRATION Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you didn t receive your badge in the mail prior to the meeting, or if your registration requires changes, please visit the Registration Area to have your badge printed. You will need your badge, badge holder and ribbon to enter all scientific sessions, the Poster Hall and the Exhibit Hall. Ribbons and badge holders are color-coded for easy identification as follows: Digestive Disease Week AASLD Research Highlights AGA Institute Postgraduate Course ASGE Postgraduate Course SSAT Maintenance of Certification Courses Exhibitor (Access to Exhibit Hall and Poster Sessions only.) Exhibits Only Press Spouse/Guest (Access to Exhibit Hall and Poster Sessions only.) Purple badge holder Maroon ribbon Green ribbon Blue ribbon Brown or Yellow ribbons Silver badge holder Pink ribbon Gold badge holder Tan ribbon If you have a badge, please pick up your badge holder and ribbon(s) in registration. RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS WCC Grand Lobby Phone: Friday, May 15, Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Destination DC is providing a restaurant reservations desk for your convenience. Knowledgeable staff will provide information about DC s dining options and reserve tables for you at the restaurant of your choice. They will also have information about local tours and attractions on hand. SECURITY WCC Show Office C Phone: Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. SESSION BREAKS Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 to 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 3:30 to 4 p.m. The DDW Council is providing daily session breaks with limited programming so that attendees may network, view exhibits and enjoy free time. 50

15 SESSION GUIDELINES All sessions will start promptly at the times indicated. Comments and questions from the floor should be brief and to the point. Members of the audience may not show slides. Recording for commercial use is NOT permitted. Taking photographs or videotaping presentations is strictly prohibited. New for 2015: Attendees will receive access to the DDW On Demand online library of synched presenter audio and slides. Visit the DDW On Demand booth located in the Grand Lobby for more details. English is the official language of the meeting. Children under age 12 are NOT permitted to attend DDW Scientific Sessions or Postgraduate Courses for any reason. SESSIONS OUTSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTER Please carefully review your tickets and the Week-At-A-Glance (see first tab at the beginning of this book) for locations of sessions. If a session s location is not designated as WCC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center), the session is being held at one of the official DDW hotels. SHUTTLE BUSES WCC L Street North Lobby Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Phone: Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and most DDW hotels. Hotel shuttle buses pick up in front of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. For additional information, please visit the shuttle bus desk located on Level 1. SMOKING The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is a nonsmoking facility. Smoking is prohibited inside the center. SPEAKER READY ROOM WCC Salon G/H/I Phone: Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All presenters are required to check into the Speaker Ready Room 24 hours prior to their session time. There, they may upload, review and edit their presentations if needed. SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY LOUNGE Marriott Marquis Honeysuckle Room Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. THE SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT (SSAT) COMMITTEES AND CHAIRS See page 10. SSAT OFFICE WCC Room 301 and 302 Phone: SURF-N-SNACK ZONE Located in the Exhibit Hall, this zone provide free wireless Internet access in addition to access to concession areas. DDW gratefully acknowledges AbbVie for funding the Surf-n-Snack Zone. 51

16 SYMPOSIUM CENTRAL WCC L Street Bridge This area displays literature (i.e., brochures no posters are allowed) for other upcoming GI symposia not being held at DDW. To display material here, stop by the DDW Administration Office in Salon F. All materials placed elsewhere in the convention center or official hotels will be removed and discarded. TECH HELP DESK WCC Grand Lobby Friday, May 15, Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Connect to DDW news and announcements in real time, interact with other participants by using social media and collect practical technology solutions at our help desk. See what s new on each site by following the Web URL s below. Use #DDW15 to join the conversation online bit.ly/ddwmeeting TICKETED SESSIONS Ticketed Session designates a session for which an additional fee is required. T-SHIRT SALES Bring a piece of DDW home with you by purchasing an official t-shirt. Limited quantities are available for only $10. You may inquire about purchasing t-shirts on site, in Hall A, at Assisted Registration. 52