
Treating giant pandas: an unusual advanced role for the gastroenterologist
Giant pandas are captivating animals with worldwide interest. Their distinctive colour, furriness and slow, swaggering, lifestyle may be some of the reasons why people love them (Figure 1 A-C). Fewer than 1900 pandas remain in their natural habitats according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. However, in 2016, as a major success of conservation efforts, the IUCN announced a downgrading of the protection status of the giant panda from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’.
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Figure 1 Giant pandas (A–C) and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (D,E).

A new collection of genomics educational resources for gastroenterologists and hepatologists is now available
NHS England’s Genomics Education Programme has added a new collection for GeNotes (genomic notes for clinicians) focused on gastro-hepatology.

Vacancy: Member of the ESE Gastroenterology & Hepatology European Specialty Examining Board
The British Society of Gastroenterology, the European Board of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint a member of the ESE Gastroenterology & Hepatology Examining Board.

Applications open for BSG Deputy Chair Education
Applications are now open for the role of BSG Deputy Chair Education from June 2025.