• All Program
  • Symposium
  • Luncheon Symposium
    & Satellite Symposium
  • Free Paper, Plenary Session,
    & Southeast Asia Grant
    Presentation
  • Korea-Japan Joint
    Symposium

Program is subject to change

Day 1 : March 20 (Thu)

Opening Remarks

Time 08:50-09:00

Symposium 1 Asia-Pacific Forum: Current issues of Helicobacter pylori treatment in Asia

Time 09:00-10:00
Chair Alex Hwong Ruey Leow (University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia)
Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 09:00-09:20 Functional dyspepsia with Helicobacter pylori
Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi (Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia)
09:20-09:40 Vonoprazan-based Helicobacter pylori eradication therapies in Asia
Varocha Mahachai (Thammasat University, Thailand)
09:40-10:00 Antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter in Asia-pacific region
Alex Hwong Ruey Leow (University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia)

Satellite Symposium 1: Recent updates on gastritis

Time 10:20-11:00
Chair Joo Ha Hwang (Stanford University, USA)
Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 10:20-10:40 The RE.GA.IN consensus project
Massimo Rugge (Padova University, Italy)
10:40-11:00 Endoscopic diagnosis of gastritis
Sun-Young Lee (Konkuk University, Korea)

Free Paper 1

Time 11:00-12:00
Chair Dongsoo Lee (The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St Marys Hospital, Korea)
Sam Ryong Jee (Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea)
Speakers 11:00-11:10 Current practices in histological diagnosis and management of asymptomatic gastric subepithelial lesions: A multicenter survey in Korea
Sang Hoon Kim (Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Korea)
11:10-11:20 Cancer-associated fibroblast-derived Fibulin-5 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition in diffuse-type gastric cancer via cAMP response element-binding protein pathway, showing poor prognosis
Jinju Choi (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
11:20-11:30 An artificial intelligence system for detecting and diagnosing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions using endoscopic images and videos
Yoonhee Lee (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
11:30-11:40 The role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis of subepithelial tumors in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Yonghoon Choi (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
11:40-11:50 Effect of glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Gastric Mucosal Visibility during Upper Endoscopy in patients with Type 2 diabetes: A propensity score-matched analysis
Youngeun Oh (Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
11:50-12:00 Gastric mucosal change after the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients at high risk for gastric cancers
Na Rae Lim (The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 1 (DAEWOONG PHARMACEUTICAL)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair ByungWook Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 Leading beyond GERD_Clinical update
Jung Hwan Oh (Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 2: Recent advancements in gastric cancer research

Time 13:00-14:00
Chair James R. Goldenring (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA)
Yong Chan Lee (Severance Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 13:00-13:20 Homologous recombination genes and gastric cancer
Keitaro Matsuo (Aichi Cancer Center, Japan)
13:20-13:40 Metabolic dynamics in gastric cancer
Eunyoung Choi (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA)
13:40-14:00 Apposition of fibroblasts with metaplastic gastric cells promotes dysplastic transition
James R. Goldenring (Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA)

KCHUGR-KGCA Joint Symposium: Exploring the latest in research of KCHUGR and KGCA - What's happening in gastric cancer?

Time 14:20-16:00
Chair ByungWook Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Keun Won Ryu (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speaker 14:20-14:45 Research updates of KCHUGR
Jae Yong Park (Chung-ang University Hospital, Korea)
14:45-15:10 Research updates of KGCA
Hoon Hur (Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea)
15:10-15:35 Current issues and controversies regarding ESD
Cheol Min Shin (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
15:35-16:00 Current issues and controversies regarding gastrectomy
Hyung-il Kim (Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea)

Satellite Symposium 2: The latest research on acid blockers

Time 16:20-17:00
Chair Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi (Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia)
Sung Kook Kim (Kyungpook National University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 16:20-16:40 Long term acid suppression and risk of gastric cancer
Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
16:40-17:00 P-CABs or PPIs: New standard for upper GI bleeding?
Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Korea)

Free Paper 2

Time 17:00-17:30
Chair Ok-Jae Lee (Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Korea)
Woo Chul Chung (The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 17:00-17:10 Increased heart failure risk with the progression of gastric cancer: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Seunghan Lee (Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Korea)
17:10-17:20 The association between Helicobacter pylori status and metachronous gastric cancer in elderly early gastric cancer patients aged 75 years or older who underwent endoscopic resection
Young-Il Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)

Day 2 : March 21 (Fri)

Southeast Asia Grant Presentation

Time 08:30-08:55
Chair Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea)
Jun Haeng Lee (Samsung Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 08:30-08:33 Use of Mendelian randomization to unveil metabolic features in Helicobacter pylori infection
Tung Hoang (University of Health Sciences - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
08:33-08:36 Identification of the prevalence, death and Life Years with Disabilities (YLDs) of peptic ulcer diseases based on sociodemographic indicators in Indonesia using the global burden disease
Putri Ayu (Andalas University, Indonesia)
08:36-08:39 Vonoprazan-based triple therapy versus PPI-based triple therapy in Helicobacter pylori eradication: A meta-analysis in the background of a 3rd world country experience
Roger Remo Dandoy (Skyline Hospital and Medical Center, Philippines)
08:39-08:42 The prevalence of gastric cancer among patients underwent upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy with gastric biopsies in Calmette Hospital (Cambodia) between 2013 and 2023
Mary NHEB (Calmette Hospital, Cambodia)
08:42-08:45 Helicobacter pylori cagA and oipA genotypes and gastroduodenal diseases: A cross‑sectional study from Mekong Delta of Vietnam
Thi Hong Nhung Thai (Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam)
Presentation Summary Seung Woo Lee (Daejeon St Marys Hospital, Korea)
Sang Hoon Kim (Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Korea)

Symposium 3: The effort to reduce gastric cancer in the world

Time 09:00-10:00
Chair Massimo Rugge (Padova University,I taly)
Nayoung Kim (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 09:00-09:15 IARC’s efforts to reduce gastric cancer
Jin Young Park (IARC, France)
09:15-09:30 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in China
Wen Qing Li (Peking University, China)
09:30-09:45 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in Europe
Danute Ražuka-Ebela (University of Latvia, Latvia)
09:45-10:00 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in the USA
Joo Ha Hwang (Stanford University, USA)
Discussion Jin Young Park, Wen Qing Li, Danute Ražuka-Ebela, Joo Ha Hwang

Satellite Symposium 3: Artificial intelligence in gastroenterology

Time 10:20-11:00
Chair Khek Yu Ho (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Oh Young Lee (Hanyang University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 10:20-10:40 Machine learning for prediction of GI bleeding
Dennis L. Shung (Yale University, USA)
10:40-11:00 Artificial intelligence in upper gastrointestinal diagnosis
Khek Yu Ho (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Symposium 4: Role of microbiota in upper GI diseases

Time 11:00-12:00
Chair Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Suck Chei Choi (Wonkang University, Korea)
Speaker 11:00-11:20 The role of microbiota in gastrointestinal cancer treatment
Juozas Kupčinskas (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania)
11:20-11:40 Role of gastric microbiota in gastric cancer development
Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
11:40-12:00 Fecal microbiome in gastric precancerous lesions and gastric cancer: A marker or a causative player?
Hyo-Joon Yang (Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 2 (JEIL PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD.)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 ZASTAPRAZAN: A novel paradigm of GERD treatment
Kee Don Choi (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 1: Gastric cancer screening: eradication vs. endoscopy

Time 13:00-13:40
Chair Jae J. Kim (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
Tadashi Shimoyama (Aomori General Health Examination Center, Japan)
Speaker 13:00-13:20 Effectiveness of Korean national cancer screening program
Jong Yeul Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
13:20-13:40 Future of gastric cancer screening in Japan in the era of decreasing Helicobacter pylori infection rates: A suggestion
Shigemi Nakajima (JCHO Shiga Hospital, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 2: Helicobacter pylori eradication: tailored vs. empirical

Time 13:40-14:20
Chair Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
Kazunari Murakami (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
Speaker 13:40-14:00 Tailored therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Korea
Joon Sung Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Korea)
14:00-14:20 Evidence-based tailored eradication strategy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Japan: Up-dated JSHR clinical guideline in 2024
Mitsushige Sugimoto (Oita University, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 3: Helicobacter pylori eradication: salvage therapy

Time 14:20-15:00
Chair Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea)
Yoshio Yamaoka (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
Speaker 14:20-14:40 Salvage therapy for failure of Helicobacter pylori eradication
Jun-Won Chung (Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Korea)
14:40-15:00 Optimization strategies for personalized therapy in third-line Helicobacter pylori eradication
Hideki Mori (Keio University, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium: Plenary Session and YIA ceremony

Time 15:20-17:10
Chair Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Korea)
Masumi Okuda (Hyogo Medical College, Japan)
Speaker 15:20-15:30 Cost-effectiveness of adding Helicobacter pylori screening to the national gastric cancer screening program in Korea
Seowoo Bae (National Cancer Center, Korea)
15:30-15:40 Comparative analysis of gastric microbiome composition pre- and post-Helicobacter pylori treatment using full-length 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing
Namsrai Renchinsengee (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
15:40-15:50 Antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori: Current trends in Korea
Jeong Hwa Lee (Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Korea)
15:50-16:00 Host-pathogen interactions: Mechanisms of Helicobacter pylori CagA in modulating IL-13 expression in gastric cells
Rizki Amalia (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
16:00-16:10 Therapeutic advance in eradication rate with bismuth containing rifabutin quadruple therapy as salvage therapy compared to rifabutin-based triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection
Hannah Lee (Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Korea)
16:10-16:20 Characterization and pathogenicity of novel Helicobacter species infecting the stomach of dogs and cats in Japan
Sae Aoki (National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan)
16:20-16:30 Shorter rapid urease test times as predictors of Helicobacter pylori viability and diagnostic success
So Young Byun (Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)
16:30-16:40 Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of fecal antigen measurement by bioluminescent enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA)
Hiroki Nomiya (Hirosaki University, Japan)
16:40-17:10 Award Ceremony

Day 3 : March 22 (Sat)

Plenary Session

Time 08:30-09:30
Chair Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
Jong-Jae Park (Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea)
Speakers 08:30-08:45 Korean registry on the current management of Helicobacter pylori (K-Hp-Reg): Interim analysis of adherence to the revised evidence-based guidelines for first-line treatment
Hyo-Joon Yang (Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
08:45-09:00 Long-term clinical outcomes after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer in elderly patients aged ≥ 75 years : a multicenter retrospective study in Korea
Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea)
09:00-09:15 AI-driven mapping of Helicobacter pylori-derived Extracellular Vesicle (EV) components to predict host cellular reprogramming and oncogenic pathways in gastric carcinogenesis
Prihantini Prihantini (The Integrated Mathematical, Computational, and Data Science for BioMedicine Research Community Foundation, Indonesia)
09:15-09:30 Distribution of antibiotic Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) for Helicobacter pylori strains in Korean patients from Seoul & Establishment of K-CAST-Hp
Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)

Symposium 5: Revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal diseases

Time 09:30-10:30
Chair Shailja Shah (UC San Diego Health, USA)
Moo In Park (Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 09:30-09:50 The influence of diet on Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Alex Boussioutas (Monash University, Australia)
09:50-10:10 Efficacy of over-the-scope clips in managing nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
James Yun Wong Lau (Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
10:10-10:30 Future role of endoscopy in obesity management in era of GLP-1 agonists
Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea)

Satellite Symposium 4: What's new in Helicobacter pylori eradication in 2025?

Time 10:40-11:20
Chair James Yun Wong Lau (Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speaker 10:40-11:00 Helicobacter pylori eradication in the elderly
Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
11:00-11:20 Evolving concepts in Helicobacter pylori management
Shailja Shah (UC San Diego Health, USA)

General Assembly

Time 11:20-12:00
Chair Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 3 (HK inno.N)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair Jong-Jae Park (Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 A novel, clinically validated P-CAB K-CAB
Beom Jin Kim (Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Korea)

Closing Ceremony & Lucky Draw

Time 13:00-13:40

Program is subject to change

Day 1 : March 20 (Thu)

Symposium 1 Asia-Pacific Forum: Current issues of Helicobacter pylori treatment in Asia

Time 09:00-10:00
Chair Alex Hwong Ruey Leow (University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia)
Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 09:00-09:20 Functional dyspepsia with Helicobacter pylori
Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi (Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia)
09:20-09:40 Vonoprazan-based Helicobacter pylori eradication therapies in Asia
Varocha Mahachai (Thammasat University, Thailand)
09:40-10:00 Antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter in Asia-pacific region
Alex Hwong Ruey Leow (University of Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia)

Symposium 2: Recent advancements in gastric cancer research

Time 13:00-14:00
Chair James R. Goldenring (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA)
Yong Chan Lee (Severance Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 13:00-13:20 Homologous recombination genes and gastric cancer
Keitaro Matsuo (Aichi Cancer Center, Japan)
13:20-13:40 Metabolic dynamics in gastric cancer
Eunyoung Choi (Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA)
13:40-14:00 Apposition of fibroblasts with metaplastic gastric cells promotes dysplastic transition
James R. Goldenring (Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, USA)

KCHUGR-KGCA Joint Symposium: Exploring the latest in research of KCHUGR and KGCA - What's happening in gastric cancer?

Time 14:20-16:00
Chair ByungWook Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Keun Won Ryu (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speaker 14:20-14:45 Research updates of KCHUGR
Jae Yong Park (Chung-ang University Hospital, Korea)
14:45-15:10 Research updates of KGCA
Hoon Hur (Ajou University School of Medicine, Korea)
15:10-15:35 Current issues and controversies regarding ESD
Cheol Min Shin (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
15:35-16:00 Current issues and controversies regarding gastrectomy
Hyung-il Kim (Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea)

Day 2 : March 21 (Fri)

Symposium 3: The effort to reduce gastric cancer in the world

Time 09:00-10:00
Chair Massimo Rugge (Padova University,I taly)
Nayoung Kim (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 09:00-09:15 IARC’s efforts to reduce gastric cancer
Jin Young Park (IARC, France)
09:15-09:30 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in China
Wen Qing Li (Peking University, China)
09:30-09:45 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in Europe
Danute Ražuka-Ebela (University of Latvia, Latvia)
09:45-10:00 Efforts to reduce gastric cancer in the USA
Joo Ha Hwang (Stanford University, USA)
Discussion Jin Young Park, Wen Qing Li, Danute Ražuka-Ebela, Joo Ha Hwang

Symposium 4: Role of microbiota in upper GI diseases

Time 11:00-12:00
Chair Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Suck Chei Choi (Wonkang University, Korea)
Speaker 11:00-11:20 The role of microbiota in gastrointestinal cancer treatment
Juozas Kupčinskas (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuania)
11:20-11:40 Role of gastric microbiota in gastric cancer development
Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
11:40-12:00 Fecal microbiome in gastric precancerous lesions and gastric cancer: A marker or a causative player?
Hyo-Joon Yang (Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center, Korea)

Day 3 : March 22 (Sat)

Symposium 5: Revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment of upper gastrointestinal diseases

Time 09:30-10:30
Chair Shailja Shah (UC San Diego Health, USA)
Moo In Park (Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 09:30-09:50 The influence of diet on Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Alex Boussioutas (Monash University, Australia)
09:50-10:10 Efficacy of over-the-scope clips in managing nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
James Yun Wong Lau (Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
10:10-10:30 Future role of endoscopy in obesity management in era of GLP-1 agonists
Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea)

Program is subject to change

Day 1 : March 20 (Thu)

Satellite Symposium 1: Recent updates on gastritis

Time 10:20-11:00
Chair Joo Ha Hwang (Stanford University, USA)
Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 10:20-10:40 The RE.GA.IN consensus project
Massimo Rugge (Padova University, Italy)
10:40-11:00 Endoscopic diagnosis of gastritis
Sun-Young Lee (Konkuk University, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 1 (DAEWOONG PHARMACEUTICAL)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair ByungWook Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 Leading beyond GERD_Clinical update
Jung Hwan Oh (Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Satellite Symposium 2: The latest research on acid blockers

Time 16:20-17:00
Chair Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi (Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia)
Sung Kook Kim (Kyungpook National University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 16:20-16:40 Long term acid suppression and risk of gastric cancer
Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
16:40-17:00 P-CABs or PPIs: New standard for upper GI bleeding?
Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, Korea)

Day 2 : March 21 (Fri)

Satellite Symposium 3: Artificial intelligence in gastroenterology

Time 10:20-11:00
Chair Khek Yu Ho (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Oh Young Lee (Hanyang University Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 10:20-10:40 Machine learning for prediction of GI bleeding
Dennis L. Shung (Yale University, USA)
10:40-11:00 Artificial intelligence in upper gastrointestinal diagnosis
Khek Yu Ho (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Luncheon Symposium 2 (JEIL PHARMACEUTICAL CO.,LTD.)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 ZASTAPRAZAN: A novel paradigm of GERD treatment
Kee Don Choi (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)

Day 3 : March 22 (Sat)

Satellite Symposium 4: What's new in Helicobacter pylori eradication in 2025?

Time 10:40-11:20
Chair James Yun Wong Lau (Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speaker 10:40-11:00 Helicobacter pylori eradication in the elderly
Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
11:00-11:20 Evolving concepts in Helicobacter pylori management
Shailja Shah (UC San Diego Health, USA)

Luncheon Symposium 3 (HK inno.N)

Time 12:00-13:00
Chair Jong-Jae Park (Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 12:00-13:00 A novel, clinically validated P-CAB K-CAB
Beom Jin Kim (Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Korea)

Program is subject to change

Day 1 : March 20 (Thu)

Free Paper 1

Time 11:00-12:00
Chair Dongsoo Lee (The Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St Marys Hospital, Korea)
Sam Ryong Jee (Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea)
Speakers 11:00-11:10 Current practices in histological diagnosis and management of asymptomatic gastric subepithelial lesions: A multicenter survey in Korea
Sang Hoon Kim (Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Korea)
11:10-11:20 Cancer-associated fibroblast-derived Fibulin-5 promotes epithelial-mesenchymal transition in diffuse-type gastric cancer via cAMP response element-binding protein pathway, showing poor prognosis
Jinju Choi (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
11:20-11:30 An artificial intelligence system for detecting and diagnosing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions using endoscopic images and videos
Yoonhee Lee (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
11:30-11:40 The role of endoscopic ultrasound in the diagnosis of subepithelial tumors in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Yonghoon Choi (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
11:40-11:50 Effect of glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Gastric Mucosal Visibility during Upper Endoscopy in patients with Type 2 diabetes: A propensity score-matched analysis
Youngeun Oh (Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
11:50-12:00 Gastric mucosal change after the eradication of Helicobacter pylori in patients at high risk for gastric cancers
Na Rae Lim (The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent Hospital, Korea)

Free Paper 2

Time 17:00-17:30
Chair Ok-Jae Lee (Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Korea)
Woo Chul Chung (The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Korea)
Speaker 17:00-17:10 Increased heart failure risk with the progression of gastric cancer: A nationwide population-based cohort study
Seunghan Lee (Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Korea)
17:10-17:20 The association between Helicobacter pylori status and metachronous gastric cancer in elderly early gastric cancer patients aged 75 years or older who underwent endoscopic resection
Young-Il Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)

Day 2 : March 21 (Fri)

Southeast Asia Grant Presentation

Time 08:30-08:55
Chair Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea)
Jun Haeng Lee (Samsung Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker 08:30-08:33 Use of Mendelian randomization to unveil metabolic features in Helicobacter pylori infection
Tung Hoang (University of Health Sciences - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
08:33-08:36 Identification of the prevalence, death and Life Years with Disabilities (YLDs) of peptic ulcer diseases based on sociodemographic indicators in Indonesia using the global burden disease
Putri Ayu (Andalas University, Indonesia)
08:36-08:39 Vonoprazan-based triple therapy versus PPI-based triple therapy in Helicobacter pylori eradication: A meta-analysis in the background of a 3rd world country experience
Roger Remo Dandoy (Skyline Hospital and Medical Center, Philippines)
08:39-08:42 The prevalence of gastric cancer among patients underwent upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy with gastric biopsies in Calmette Hospital (Cambodia) between 2013 and 2023
Mary NHEB (Calmette Hospital, Cambodia)
08:42-08:45 Helicobacter pylori cagA and oipA genotypes and gastroduodenal diseases: A cross‑sectional study from Mekong Delta of Vietnam
Thi Hong Nhung Thai (Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam)
Presentation Summary Seung Woo Lee (Daejeon St Marys Hospital, Korea)
Sang Hoon Kim (Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, Korea)

Day 3 : March 22 (Sat)

Plenary Session

Time 08:30-09:30
Chair Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
Jong-Jae Park (Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea)
Speakers 08:30-08:45 Korean registry on the current management of Helicobacter pylori (K-Hp-Reg): Interim analysis of adherence to the revised evidence-based guidelines for first-line treatment
Hyo-Joon Yang (Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
08:45-09:00 Long-term clinical outcomes after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer in elderly patients aged ≥ 75 years : a multicenter retrospective study in Korea
Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea)
09:00-09:15 AI-driven mapping of Helicobacter pylori-derived Extracellular Vesicle (EV) components to predict host cellular reprogramming and oncogenic pathways in gastric carcinogenesis
Prihantini Prihantini (The Integrated Mathematical, Computational, and Data Science for BioMedicine Research Community Foundation, Indonesia)
09:15-09:30 Distribution of antibiotic Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) for Helicobacter pylori strains in Korean patients from Seoul & Establishment of K-CAST-Hp
Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Korea)

Program is subject to change

Day 2 : March 21 (Fri)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 1: Gastric cancer screening: eradication vs. endoscopy

Time 13:00-13:40
Chair Jae J. Kim (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
Tadashi Shimoyama (Aomori General Health Examination Center, Japan)
Speaker 13:00-13:20 Effectiveness of Korean national cancer screening program
Jong Yeul Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
13:20-13:40 Future of gastric cancer screening in Japan in the era of decreasing Helicobacter pylori infection rates: A suggestion
Shigemi Nakajima (JCHO Shiga Hospital, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 2: Helicobacter pylori eradication: tailored vs. empirical

Time 13:40-14:20
Chair Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
Kazunari Murakami (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
Speaker 13:40-14:00 Tailored therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Korea
Joon Sung Kim (Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, Korea)
14:00-14:20 Evidence-based tailored eradication strategy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Japan: Up-dated JSHR clinical guideline in 2024
Mitsushige Sugimoto (Oita University, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium 3: Helicobacter pylori eradication: salvage therapy

Time 14:20-15:00
Chair Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University School of Medicine, Korea)
Yoshio Yamaoka (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
Speaker 14:20-14:40 Salvage therapy for failure of Helicobacter pylori eradication
Jun-Won Chung (Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Korea)
14:40-15:00 Optimization strategies for personalized therapy in third-line Helicobacter pylori eradication
Hideki Mori (Keio University, Japan)

Korea-Japan Joint Symposium: Plenary Session and YIA ceremony

Time 15:20-17:10
Chair Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Korea)
Masumi Okuda (Hyogo Medical College, Japan)
Speaker 15:20-15:30 Cost-effectiveness of adding Helicobacter pylori screening to the national gastric cancer screening program in Korea
Seowoo Bae (National Cancer Center, Korea)
15:30-15:40 Comparative analysis of gastric microbiome composition pre- and post-Helicobacter pylori treatment using full-length 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing
Namsrai Renchinsengee (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
15:40-15:50 Antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori: Current trends in Korea
Jeong Hwa Lee (Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Korea)
15:50-16:00 Host-pathogen interactions: Mechanisms of Helicobacter pylori CagA in modulating IL-13 expression in gastric cells
Rizki Amalia (Oita University Faculty of Medicine, Japan)
16:00-16:10 Therapeutic advance in eradication rate with bismuth containing rifabutin quadruple therapy as salvage therapy compared to rifabutin-based triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection
Hannah Lee (Gachon University, Gil Medical Center, Korea)
16:10-16:20 Characterization and pathogenicity of novel Helicobacter species infecting the stomach of dogs and cats in Japan
Sae Aoki (National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Japan)
16:20-16:30 Shorter rapid urease test times as predictors of Helicobacter pylori viability and diagnostic success
So Young Byun (Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)
16:30-16:40 Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of fecal antigen measurement by bioluminescent enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA)
Hiroki Nomiya (Hirosaki University, Japan)
16:40-17:10 Award Ceremony