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​Earn 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
Novi, MI
COURSE DIRECTORS



Shrinivas Bishu, MD
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Jeffrey Berinstein, MD, MSc
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Lia Kaufman, MD
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids, MI
FACULTY

David Colombo, MD
Corewell Health

Sujay Paknikar, MD
Huron Gastro

Peter Higgins, MD
University of Michigan

Taha Qazi, MD
Cleveland Clinic

Matthew Nelson, MD
Corewell Health

Jason Schairer, MD
Henry Ford Hospital

Kira Newman, MD
University of Michigan

Winnie Zou, MD
University of Michigan
Course Directors
AGENDA
Agenda is subject to change
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast*
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Industry-Sponsored Event - Sponsored by Ipsen*
Unlocking Treatment Possibilities in PBC
Sheena Patel, MD
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Break & Exhibits*
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM
Conference Introduction: Overview & Objectives
SESSION ONE
Moderator: Shrinivas Bishu, MD
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM
The p19s: Specificity and Efficacy in IBD
Taha Qazi, MD
10:45 AM – 11:05 AM
The p19s: Mechanisms of Action and Safety in IBD
Matthew Nelson, MD
11:05 AM – 11:25 AM
The p19s: Case-Based Panel Discussion on Positioning in UC
Panelists: Sujay Paknikar, MD, Peter Higgins, MD, Kira Newman, MD, & Matthew Nelson, MD
11:25 AM – 11:45 AM
Session Summary & Panel Q&A
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Break & Exhibits*
SESSION TWO
Moderator: Jeffrey Berinstein, MD, MSc
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
The JAKs: JAK-Selectivity and Efficacy in IBD
Peter Higgins, MD
12:20 PM – 12:40 PM
The JAKs: Safety in IBD
Jeffrey Berinstein, MD
12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
The JAKs: Case-Based Panel Discussion on Positioning in IBD
Panelists: Lia Kaufman, MD, Peter Higgins, MD, Jessica Sheehan, MD, & Taha Qazi, MD
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Session Summary & Panel Q&A
1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Lunch & Exhibits*
1:50 PM – 2:35 PM
Industry-Sponsored Event - Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson*
What if you could have an IL23i with SC Induction from the Start
Amar Naik, MD
2:35 PM – 3:05 PM
Break & Exhibits*
SESSION THREE
Moderator: Lia Kaufman, MD
3:05 PM – 3:25 PM
Pregnancy and IBD Medications
Lia Kaufman, MD
3:25 PM – 3:45 PM
Management of Pouchitis
Winnie Zou, MD
3:45 PM – 4:05 PM
Management of Perianal Fistula in IBD
Jason Schairer, MD
4:05 PM – 4:25 PM
Case-Based Panel Discussion on Pregnancy and the CLDP Patient
Panelists: Winnie Zou, MD; Taha Qazi, MD; David Colombo, MD; & Jason Schairer, MD
4:25 PM – 4:35 PM
Session Summary & Panel Q&A
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks*
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Conference Reception*
*Non-accredited session.
Jointly provided by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the
Professional Alliance for Continuing Education, in collaboration with Michigan
Gastrointestinal Society, Gastroenterology & Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers,
and Gi Health Foundation.

Agenda
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