
Friday 28 August 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Research Workshop is a one‑day event bringing together researchers from across Australia in gastroenterology and hepatology. The program showcases inspiring presentations from leading Australian investigators and emerging early‑career researchers, alongside cutting‑edge insights from internationally renowned speakers.
This dynamic meeting provides an outstanding platform for early‑career researchers to present their work, connect with peers and senior leaders in the field, and gain exposure to world‑class local and international research. Research Workshop continues to foster collaboration, innovation, and the next generation of research excellence within the Australian gastroenterology and hepatology community.
Additional research sessions will be integrated into the main AGW program and will included a dedicated poster session.
Further program details and registration information will be released over the coming months - stay tuned for updates!


Note: Program correct at time of printing and may be subject to change.
07:30 to 08:25 | Registration | |
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SESSION 1 | Host-Microbe Interactions in GI Disease | Co-Chairs: Katharine Irvine + Georgina Hold |
08:25 | Structure of day + Housekeeping | |
08:30 | International Speaker (20+5 mins Q&A) Debbie Shawcross (UK) | |
08:55 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
09:05 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
09:15 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
09:25 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
09:35 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
09:45 | National Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) | |
10:20 to 10:40 | Morning Tea |
SESSION 2 | Immunobiology of Gut and Liver Disease | Co-Chairs: Kim Bridle + Golo Ahlenstiel |
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10:40 | International Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Peter Irving (UK) | |
11:05 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
11:15 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
11:25 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
11:35 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
11:45 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
11:55 | National Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Amany Zekry | |
12:20 to 13:30 | Lunch |
SESSION 3 | Gastointestinal Cancer: Towards Precision Medicine | Co-Chairs: Vicki Whitehall + Lochlan Fennell |
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13:30 | International Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Jean-Charles Nault (FRA) | |
13:55 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
14:05 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
14:15 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
14:25 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
14:35 | National Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Susan Woods | |
15:00 to 15:30 | Afternoon Tea |
SESSION 4 | Inflammation and Fibrosis | Co-Chairs: Rabina Giri + Michael Coffey |
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15:30 | International Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Seema Aceves (US) | |
15:55 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
16:05 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
16:15 | Free paper (8 + 2 mins Q&A) | |
16:25 | National Speaker (20 + 5 mins Q&A) Josie Van Dorst | |
16:55 | Wrap up & what's next? |
17:00 to 18:00 | Cheese + Wine Panel | Co-Chairs: Vicki Whitehall + Susan Woods |
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Panel discussion: Tips and Tricks to Securing Grant Funding |