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Symposium 01: Distinguished papers of 2024–2025 in Clinical and Molecular Hepatology English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:35
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Yoon Jun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Hyung Joon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:15	The CMH journey: Global growth and author guidance Yeonjung Ha (CHA University, Korea)
	09:15-09:35	CMH clinical research highlight–Dynamic analysis of acute deterioration in chronic liver disease patients using modified quick sequential organ failure assessment Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:35-09:55	CMH clinical trial highlight–Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated aminotransferase: A rollover study from the TORCH-B trial Yao-Chun Hsu (I-Shou University, Taiwan)
	09:55-10:15	CMH epidemiologic research highlight–Extrahepatic malignancies and antiviral drugs for chronic hepatitis B: A nationwide cohort study Jeong-Hoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:15-10:35	CMH multinational research highlight–Carvedilol to prevent hepatic decompensation of cirrhosis in patients with clinically significant portal hypertension stratified by new non-invasive model (CHESS2306) Xiaolong Qi (Southeast University, China)

Combined Symposium 01 (KPBA+KSGC): Up-to-date knowledge for the management of PNETs English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Jae Seon Kim (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Changes in PNET classification over time and their clinical relevance Nayoung Han (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Advances in surgical management of PNET Sohei Satoi (Kansai Medical University, Japan)
	09:44-10:06	Role of radionuclide imaging and therapy for PNET Hojin Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Systemic therapy for PNET Jae Min Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 02: Recent updates on the best management of patients with IBD English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sung-Ae Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Updated strategies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis: Insights from recent guidelines Dong Hyun Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Updated strategies for moderate to severe Crohn’s disease: Insights from recent guidelines Seung Yong Shin (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Managing extraintestinal manifestations in IBD: A gastroenterologist’s approach Su Bum Park (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Addressing the aging IBD population: Managing elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities Sang-Bum Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 03: Navigating the evolving landscape of GERD: From pathophysiology to precision therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea) Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Exploring the pathophysiology of the clinical spectrum of GERD Yu Kyung Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Update on GERD diagnosis in the era of Lyon 2.0 Eun Jeong Gong (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Optimizing acid suppression in managing full spectrum GERD: From mild to severe cases Hideki Mori (Keio University, Japan)
	10:06-10:28	Long-term strategies and multimodal approaches for refractory GERD Young Hoon Youn (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Basic/Translational Symposium: Novel biomarkers and strategies in early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Youngeun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea) Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Advances in multi-biomarker panels for early detection of pancreatic cancer Sung Hwan Lee (CHA University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Molecular analysis of tumor-derived extracellular vesicles for pancreatic and biliary tract cancers Hyungsoon Im (Harvard University, USA)
	09:44-10:06	Transforming gastric cancer diagnosis: Emerging biomarkers and precision strategies for early detection Soo-Jeong Cho (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Next-generation multitarget stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening Nam Kyu Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 04: Advancing Helicobacter pylori management English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University/Editor-in-Chief, Gut and Liver, Korea) Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Endoscopic photodynamic therapy for H.pylori management Kun Na (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Emerging strategies and novel therapies in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori Jun-Hyung Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Antibiotic resistance and the future of Helicobacter pylori therapy: Towards precision medicine Jin Hee Noh (Hallym University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Dysbiotic microbiota in the stomach with low acidity during/after H. pylori eradication: Improvement by probiotics Yasuhiro Koga (Japanese Society for Probiotic Science, Japan)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Presidential Lecture: Chung Yong Kim memorial lecture Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Sook-Hyang Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:20	The liver odyssey: Four decades of progression and hope Joong-Won Park (Myongji Hospital, Korea)

Symposium 05: Gender-specific approaches in gastroenterology and hepatology research English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Sex/gender differences in functional GI disorders Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Sex/gender differences in cirrhotic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma Ji Won Han (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Expression of sex hormone receptors in GI cancers and their implications Yonghoon Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	Sex and gender disparities in obesity: Implications for tailored management Mi-Kyung Sung (Sookmyung Women's University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 06: Latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy for challenging situations English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Tae Il Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Hisashi Fukuda (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Understanding of sessile serrated lesions with optimal endoscopic resection techniques Hyun Jung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	T1 colorectal cancer: Optical diagnosis, endoscopic treatment, and surveillance Dong Hoon Baek (Pusan National University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Post-polypectomy bleeding: Current and emerging solutions for prevention and treatment Jongbeom Shin (Inha University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	Endoscopic closure techniques: When to use and how to perform? Hisashi Fukuda (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Free Paper 01: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	Refractory reflux-like symptoms rarely reflect true gastroesophageal reflux: First clinical study in Southern Vietnam Thanh Quynh Ngan Le (Tam Anh Hospital, Vietnam)
	11:00-11:10	Optimizing GERD diagnosis in Korean patients through MNBI and AFS grading across AET thresholds: A single tertiary center study Ye Rin Chae (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Efficacy and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy: A single center retrospective study Jaejun Heo (Kosin University, Korea)

Free Paper 03: Liver 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Won Hyeok Choe (Konkuk University, Korea) Byungseok Lee (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	Shear wave elastography combined with ALBI score enhances prediction of hepatic decompensation in cirrhosis Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:00-11:10	Hepatic encephalopathy and prognosis in cirrhosis with acute decompensation: Influence of liver function and coagulation Jung Hee Kim (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Scheuer G-S asynchrony in liver cirrhosis: A three-metabolite signature predicts discordant fibrosis-inflammation trajectories and guides precision anti-fibrotic therapy Zijian Zhang (The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China)
	11:20-11:30	Comparative evaluation of MELD, MELD-Na, MELD-LA, and MELD-DELTA in predicting mortality in critically ill cirrhotic patients: A prospective study Vikas Reddy (Dr Knruhs, India)

Free Paper 05: Oncology 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea) Bong Min Ko (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	From metabolic dysregulation to tumorigenesis: Key biomarkers for metabolic syndrome-associated pancreatic cancer Zheng Liu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	11:00-11:10	Formulation design to mechanistic validation of orally deliverable sesamolin Pickering emulsion targets colon cancer via ROS-driven necrosis Reny Rosalina (University of Palangkaraya, Indonesia)
	11:10-11:20	Formulation design to mechanistic validation of orally deliverable sesamolin Pickering emulsion targets colon cancer via ROS-driven necrosis Dong Jun Oh (Dongguk University, Korea)

Symposium 07: Cutting-edge strategies in gastric cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea) Sam Ryong Jee (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Advances in biomarkers for early detection of gastric cancer Sooyeon Oh (CHA University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Personalized treatment approaches for advanced gastric cancer Tae-Yong Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Development of Helicobacter pylori vaccines: A paradigm shift in gastric cancer prevention Man Cui (Beijing Bacterial Vaccine Engineering Research Center, China)
	11:56-12:18	Innovations in endoscopic treatment and minimally invasive techniques of gastric cancer Sang Hyun Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 08: Emerging perspectives in clinical nutrition Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Do Young Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Min Kyu Jung (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Recent advances in the nutritional care of pediatric short bowel syndrome Eun Joo Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Optimizing nutrition for liver cirrhosis management Hyo Young Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Optimal nutrition for eosinophilic GI disorders Sung Chul Park (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	The effect of Immunonutrient supplementation in perioperative cancer patients Joowon Chung (Eulji University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Free Paper 02: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jeong Hwan Kim (Konkuk University, Korea) Do Hoon Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Inactive rhomboid protein 2 drives intestinal dysmotility through TNF-alpha-dependent disruption of the enteric nervous system Seulji Kim (Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Disorders of anorectal disorders defined by high-resolution pressure topography and conventional line tracing: Inter-rater consistency and diagnostic accuracy Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Swiss)
	11:50-12:00	Transsacral neuromodulation therapy improves sensory-motor coordination in defecation disorders by remodeling neuroplasticity in the sensory cortex Yu Zhi (Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University, China)

Free Paper 04: Liver 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Suk Bae Kim (Dankook University, Korea) Sungjae Park (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Unraveling the role of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in oxidative stress-mediated progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Hina Parveen (King George Medical University, India)
	11:40-11:50	Emerging indices outperform traditional fibrosis scores in young MASLD across divergent screening goals Ahlim Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:50-12:00	Non-invasive prediction of major adverse liver outcomes using the acNASH model: Evidence from a nationwide cohort and single-center validation Yeo Wool Kang (Dong-A University, Korea)
	12:00-12:10	PNPLA3 I148M is not associated with HCC risk but correlates with tumor differentiation in MASLD patients Dong Yeup Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 06: Oncology 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) Jae Hyuck Chang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Extracellular vesicular proteome and glycoproteome profiling reveals stage-specific biomarkers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Artificial intelligence guided depth prediction alters treatment decisions in early gastric cancer Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:50-12:00	Single-cell sequencing combined with bulk RNA sequencing and machine learning analysis reveals prognostic signatures and immune microenvironment infiltration in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	12:00-12:10	Fusobacterium nucleatum enhances cholesterol biosynthesis in colorectal cancer via miR-130a-3p-mediated AMPK inhibition, a process counteracted by butyrate Jiawei Lu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Luncheon Symposium 01 [Daewoong] English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 12:20-13:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	12:20-13:00	Redefining the first-line treatment for IBS-D: Evidence and clinical role of ramosetron Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 02 [Celltrion] English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 12:20-13:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	12:20-13:00	New approach to IBD: Subcutaneous infliximab with newly updated data Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Symposium 09: Special considerations for liver diseases in distinct conditions English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young-Suk Lim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ji Hoon Kim (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Risk-stratified prophylaxis for HBV reactivation in patients receiving biological agents Pin-Nan Cheng (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
	13:42-14:04	Management of anti-HBc or HBsAg-positive donors and recipients in liver transplantation Deok Gie Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Risks and benefits of statins and DOACs in cirrhotic patients with cardiovascular disease Ho Soo Chun (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Current controversies in HCC risk and surveillance after SVR in HCV-infected patients Ryosuke Tateishi (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 02 (KSG+KSSO): Comprehensive approaches to obesity treatment: Medications, endoscopy, and surgery English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Kyu Rae Lee (Gachon University, Korea) Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Oral medications in obesity treatment: Current options and future directions Seo Young Kang (Eulji University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The Incretin era: Semaglutide, liraglutide, and future triple agonist therapies for obesity Soo Lim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Endoscopic approaches in obesity treatment: Techniques and outcomes Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Metabolic surgery for obesity: Who should undergo it and why? Sang-Yong Son (Ajou University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 10: Advancing IBD care: Translating research into clinical practice English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Geom-Seog Seo (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Biomarkers in IBD: Clinical utility in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment decisions Eun Mi Song (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Spatial transcriptomics in IBD: Mapping the uncharted territory in pathogenesis and treatment response Ho-Su Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Novel therapeutics for IBD: Insights from recent clinical trials Sang Hyoung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Emerging technologies shaping the future of IBD monitoring Eun Soo Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 07: Pancreatobiliary 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Chang-Hwan Park (Chonnam National University, Korea) Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Comparison of safety between power-controlled and temperature-controlled intraductal radiofrequency ablation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: Preliminary results from a multicenter randomized controlled trial Min Je Sung (CHA University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Comparison of safety between power-controlled and temperature-controlled intraductal radiofrequency ablation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: Preliminary results from a multicenter randomized controlled trial AI-powered hierarchical classification of ampullary neoplasms: A deep learning approach using white-light and narrow-band imaging Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Bilateral versus tri-segmental endoscopic biliary drainage with plastic stents in the management of unresectable high-grade malignant hilar obstruction: A propensity-cohort matched analysis Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Utility of peroral cholangioscopy in the diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Free Paper 09: Liver 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Gab Jin Cheon (University of Ulsan, Korea) Tae Hee Lee (Konyang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Serum HBV markers reflect intrahepatic cccDNA and transcriptional activity in a phase-dependent manner in chronic HBV infection Hye Seon Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Global mortality burden and health inequalities of hepatitis virus-related liver cancer and forecast to 2050 Yujiao Deng (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
	13:40-13:50	Safety of Tenofovir alafenamide in the context of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases: A nationwide analysis Jae-Young Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Cost-effectiveness of screening for hepatitis C virus infection among people who inject drugs in South Korea Hye-Lin Kim (Sahmyook University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 03 (KSGC+KPBA): Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Insights from genomics to clinical implications English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Kwang Ro Joo (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Woojin Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Deciphering subtype-specific EMT programs and clonal evolution in PDAC via single-cell RNA sequencing Joo Kyung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Identification of distinct stroma subtypes in PDAC via image analysis of fibroblast subpopulations and collagen Yohei Masugi (Tokai University, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Characterization of intermediate cancer cell populations in PDAC using integrative spatial and single-cell transcriptomics Galam Leem (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Next-generation diagnostic technologies for PDAC Hyungsoon Im (Harvard University, USA)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 11: Precision diagnostics in upper GI endoscopy: The role of artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	AI in endoscopy: Revolutionizing detection and diagnosis Jun-Won Chung (Gachon University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Utilizing AI to detect and define the extent of superficial esophageal neoplasia Bing Hu (Sichuan University, China)
	14:04-14:26	Improving detection and management of acute upper GI bleeding with artificial intelligence Joon Sung Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	AI-assisted endoscopy in diagnosing gastric premalignant lesions and early gastric cancer Chang Seok Bang (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 12: Enhancing safety and well-being in gastroenterology Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Cutting-edge technology advancing small bowel capsule endoscopy reading Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Infection prevention for endoscopists in an endoscopy unit Jeong Eun Shin (Dankook University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in endoscopists Gi-Young Park (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Automated devices for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in endoscopists Sang Hyun Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 08: Pancreatobiliary 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jimin Han (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Efficacy and safety of a novel double pigtail-shaped metal stent for EUS-guided pancreatic pseudocyst drainage: Multicenter pilot study Eun Jeong Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Efficacy and safety of peroral cholecystoscopy with gallstone removal via LAMS following EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The first Korean experience Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Clinical utility of a generative AI system for the diagnosis of ampullary lesions: A multicenter validation study Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Clinical outcomes of one-step EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy using an 8F stent introducer featuring an ultra-tapered metal tip and a preloaded partially covered metal stent Gunn Huh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Comparison of stent types with or without radiofrequency ablation in patients with unresectable biliary cancer Yoonchan Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 10: Liver 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dae Won Jun (Hanyang University, Korea) Jeong Heo (Pusan National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Development of a machine learning-based model for predicting survival in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization as initial treatment Yeo Wool Kang (Dong-A University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	LI-RADS imaging diagnosis facilitates assessment of liver transplant eligibility in HCC: Analysis of 1,008 patients Yeongseok Hwang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Global mortality and disability-adjusted life years burden of population with liver cancer and diabetes: During 2005–2021 and forecast to 2035 Yujiao Deng (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
	14:30-14:40	Real-life experience of systemic treatment with Regorafenib in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: Updated analysis through 2025 Hee Sun Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Development and validation of a risk prediction model for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma receiving atezolizumab-bevacizumab Heechul Nam (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 13: Big data in hepatology research: Sources and applications English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Si Hyun Bae (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Sang Hoon Ahn (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Korean nationwide population-based study using the National Health Information Database Han Ah Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Taiwanese nationwide database for chronic viral hepatitis Mei-Hsuan Lee (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)
	15:54-16:16	Common data models for real-world data analysis Rae Woong Park (Ajou University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Hepatocellular carcinoma in the setting of alcohol-related liver disease: insights from French prospective cohort studies Pierre Nahon (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 14: Advancing digestive disease management with artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Ryuji Hamamoto (National Cancer Center, Japan) Jeong-Hoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	The machine learning model for predicting liver-related outcomes after HBV cure Moon Haeng Hur (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Novel AI approach for predicting GERD using high-resolution impedance manometry Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Machine learning integration in microbiome research: From health to disease Jorge Francisco Vázquez Castellanos (Rega Institute, Belgium)
	16:16-16:38	Clinical applications of medical artificial intelligence in gastrointestinal cancer Ryuji Hamamoto (National Cancer Center, Japan)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 15: Current insights and future directions in colorectal neoplasia: Pathogenesis, detection, and therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Yoon Tae Jeen (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Risk factors for the development of early-onset colorectal cancer Jinhee Hur (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Pathogenesis and clinical significance of sessile serrated lesions in colorectal cancer development Yuki Nakanishi (Kyoto University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Immune escape in colorectal cancer Xuelei Ma (Sichuan University, China)
	16:16-16:38	Total neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer Seong-Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 04 (KPBA+KSG): Management and surveillance strategies for IHD stones English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jin Lee (Hallym University, Korea) Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	IHD stone as a risk factor for CCC: What is best surveillance strategy? Hyo Jung Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Endoscopic management of IHD stone in the era of EUS-BD Hiroyuki Isayama (Juntendo University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Endoscopic management of IHD stone in the era of single operator cholangioscopy Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Surgical management of IHD stone: Laparoscopic vs. open surgery Jae Hoon Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 11: Oncology 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-15:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Yunjeong Lim (Dongguk University, Korea) Sang Myung Woo (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:20	DNA mutation detection in circulating tumor DNA and tissue by massive multiplex allele discrimination priming system (mmADPS) for pancreatic cancer Taeseung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis of gastric cancer: Single center retrospective analysis of 86 cases Sunghoon Byun (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Hybrid mathematical modeling of extracellular vesicle NID1 induced hepatic stellate cell activation and neutrophil-macrophage crosstalk in early colorectal liver metastasis prediction Rifaldy Fajar (IMCDS-BioMed Research Foundation, Indonesia)
	15:40-15:50	IL-1–IL-8/CXCL1 inflammatory signalling in colorectal cancer: Insights from an integrated analysis of tissue, bioinformatic, and in vitro Suha Azizan (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

Combined Symposium 05 (KCHUGR+KSNM): Innovation and balance: Latest insights and clinical applications of acid-suppressive therapies English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Joon Seong Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Exploring new acid-suppressive drugs and their clinical applications Seung Han Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Unmet needs in acid-suppressive therapy for effective Helicobacter pylori eradication Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	The turning point of PPI and PCAB: Optimal choices for GERD and functional dyspepsia Kyoungwon Jung (Kosin University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Long-term use of acid-suppressive agents: Implications for gut microbiota and metabolic health Donghoon Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A