Norton Education Series (NES): Gut Microbiome Event

Program Agenda with Session times, Session Overviews, and Speaker Bios

The mission and purpose of Nancy and Bill Norton Education Series (NES) is to equip patients living with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) illness with education and resources to help them navigate life. For individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, including chronic GI conditions, self-management interventions play an important role in reducing health care utilization and improving long-term health outcomes for patients. These interventions may include patient education, support for decision-making, self-monitoring of symptoms, adhering to treatment regimens, psychological and social support, and maintaining difficult lifestyle changes.

In collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles, IFFGD will host a complimentary edition of the NES program dedicated to Gut Microbiome - its overall health and related illnesses. Dr. Ali Rezaie from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles is Program Committee Chair. Dr. Rezaie and Ceciel Rooker, IFFGD President, will host the event in Los Angeles, CA.

The NES: Gut Microbiome: its overall health and related illnesses is a full-day event complimentary to the public, patients and caregivers that will include topics relating to multiple aspects of the gut microbiome. This includes information from medical professionals on daily experiences and management techniques that patients can use to improve their day-to-day living. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. There will also be a post-event reception for all attendees to network, share stories, and resources.

The event will take place Saturday, October 7th, starting at 8:30 a.m. PST at Beverly Hills Marriott, 1150 S Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Please find the full program agenda below.

Note: To allow for social distancing and quality interaction between presenters and attendees, seating is limited to the first 60 registrants.

The Nancy and Bill Norton Patient Education Series (NES) is a program created by IFFGD, as a tribute to our founders and their tremendous work for patients and the gastrointestinal (GI) community.View our live program from the 2022 Norton Education Event: Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Please do not hesitate to contact Hayley McCorkle [email protected] with any questions and/or concerns.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beverly Hills Marriott, 1150 South Beverly Drive, Los Angeles, United States