ASG Webinar Series
We’re pleased to launch our 2026 Webinar Series as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing the scientific, educational, professional, and economic well-being of our members.
Building on the success of previous years, this series will continue to support education, collaboration, and professional development within the Alberta GI community through timely, expert-led sessions.
By engaging with the webinar series, participants will be able to:
• Compare and contrast therapeutic approaches in the care of patients with a wide variety of gastrointestinal diseases
• Articulate key findings from current research on objective monitoring in IBD, liver, and luminal GI disorders
• Distill the most relevant insights from recent publications and presentations
• Foster a strong provincial community of practice
The 2026 webinar schedule is listed below.
ASG Webinar Series Session 1: Updates in Therapy of Autoimmune Liver Disease
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Presenter: Aldo Montano-Loza, Professor of Medicine, University of Alberta
Join us for an informative and engaging session on Updated in Therapy of Autoimmune Liver Disease, followed by a lively Q&A. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn from experts in the field! We look forward to having you with us.
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
• Identify current and emerging treatment options for autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis.
• Differentiate indications for therapy escalation and approaches to managing treatment-resistant disease.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to monitor treatment response and guide long-term disease management.
To register for the webinar, please use this link
ASG Webinar Series Session 2: Dermatologic Manifestations of IBD with Dr. Gordon Searls
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Presenter: Dr. Gordon Searles, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Alberta, Dermatologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
Join us for an informative and engaging session on Dermatologic Manifestations of IBD, followed by a lively Q&A. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn from experts in the field! We look forward to having you with us.
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Identify the common dermatologic manifestations associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Analyze the relationship between IBD disease activity and skin involvement.
- Integrate recognition of dermatologic manifestations into patient management and interprofessional care plans.
To register for the webinar, please use this link