Innovations in Basic Science
DDW is the premier venue for presenting your research and keeping up with the latest science. It’s where you can stay on top of what’s new in the field, while gaining visibility on your findings and receiving feedback from experts.
Customize your DDW experience using DDW Tracks, including a Basic Science track, to filter sessions and ePosters based on topical areas of interest. View the full agenda for the meeting in the DDW Online Planner.
300
unique sessions will be offered throughout the three days of DDW.
79%
of attendees who are basic researchers said they would recommend attending DDW to a colleague.
2,000+
oral abstract and ePoster presentations will be made.
Grow Your Visibility, Gain Valuable Feedback
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 9 a.m. EDT on March 25, 2021, through 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Several of DDW’s sponsoring societies have abstract-related grants and awards available. Visit the AGA and SSAT websites for more information.
View basic science abstracts from past years’ meetings by visiting the DDW ePoster Archive site and searching by track or topic.
DDW 2021 Basic Science Highlights
DDW 2021 will feature sessions specially targeted to basic scientists. Below are a few highlights.
- AGA Basic Science Channel
- AGA will showcase sessions with basic science themes including Modeling GI Biology and Disease, Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, and more.
- Applying Organoid Technology for GI Cancer Research
- Friday, May 21, 10-11:30 a.m.
- The Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine of the Digestive Organs
- Friday, May 21, 1-2:30 p.m.
- AGA Basic Science Plenary
- Friday, May 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Dynamic Plasticity of GI Stem Cells
- Saturday, May 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
- AGA Morton I. Grossman Distinguished Lectureship: Communicate!! The Essential Nature of Crosstalk in Development, Disease and Science
- Saturday, May 22, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Basic Science Late-Breaking Abstract Plenary
- Sunday, May 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Leveling Up Your Lab: How to Bring State-of-the-Art Tech to Your Schedule (GRG Symposium)
- Sunday, May 23, 3:30-5 p.m.
Expand Your Network
DDW offers plenty of opportunities to meet colleagues and thought leaders and to forge connections for future collaboration. Designated breaks are built into the schedule for networking.
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Why Attend DDW?
Learn why DDW is the must-attend GI event of 2021 and what’s included in registration.
Connect Virtually
Scientific Sessions
DDW Virtual™ will feature over 300 original lecture sessions and over 2,000 oral abstract and ePoster presentations on our new interactive platform.
