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).
Call for UEG Elections 2025
We’re inviting expressions of interest for the upcoming UEG Council Elections, taking place during UEG Week in Berlin on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Opportunity to contribute to "Gut Highlights" as an ambassador
The BSG publishes a monthly 'Gut Highlights' covering interesting articles from the journal each month in IBD, Hepatology, Endoscopy, HPB and Nutrition. We are looking for new contributors to this successful series.
Call for nominations – 24th ECCO IBD Intensive Course for Trainees
The annual IBD Intensive Course is a 1-day course which takes place prior to the ECCO Congress. This is an excellent educational opportunity and a prestigious event, with those who have been in the past rating this very highly.