Research Workshop 2026

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!


Co-Convenors

A/Prof Katharine Irvine

Dr Rabina Giri


Note: Program correct at time of printing and may be subject to change.

07:30 to 08:25
Registration
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

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

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

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

Panel discussion: Tips and Tricks to Securing Grant Funding