Basic Research

It's All About Your Discovery

DDW showcases the research that’s shaping the future of digestive disease care. At the most comprehensive event in digestive health, you’ll hear what your colleagues are working on around the world and gain momentum in your own research. Customize your DDW experience using DDW Tracks, including a Basic Science track, to filter sessions, posters and ePosters based on topical areas of interest. 

Choose how you want to be part of DDW. Attend in person in Washington, D.C. or join us online. 

DDW is a wonderful forum for both sharing our research and learning about cutting-edge research from other groups.

Declan McCole,  PhD, University of California, Riverside

425

unique sessions will be offered throughout the in person meeting. Online attendees will have access to 64 key sessions.

78%

of basic researchers who attended DDW 2023 (in person) said they would attend DDW again.

4,400

poster presentations to choose from.

If you have novel research and weren’t able to meet the regular abstract submission deadline, you still have a chance to submit your findings. DDW will accept late-breaking abstracts from March 8 through March 15, 2023. Several of DDW’s sponsoring societies also have abstract-related grants and awards available. Learn more and apply now.

View past basic science abstracts and posters from DDW 2022 using the DDW ePosters site.

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Scope Out the Poster Hall

Gain access to over 4,400 through the DDW Poster Hall and ePosters site.

Scientific Sessions

DDW features around 425 original lecture sessions, presented in a variety of unique formats.