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ESGE JUBILEE YEAR

The ESGE Diamond Jubilee Interview Series


As part of our 60th birthday celebrations we have been reflecting on the past, present and future of our society, with a series of video interviews. The interviews feature some of the most notable figures from ESGE, including many of our past presidents.

Presidential priorities in ESGE’s Diamond Jubilee year: Professor Thomas Rösch (Germany) interviews Professor Ian M.Gralnek (Israel).

Watch this fascinating discussion to learn about the current projects and priorities for ESGE as well as insights into Professsor Gralnek's career history which led him to his current position.

The Birth of ESGE Days: Professor Thomas Rösch (Germany) interviews Professor Thierry Ponchon (France) and Hilary Hamilton (Germany).

The launch of an annual meeting in 2018 was a major milestone for our society. Hear from the ESGE President who had the vision, and the society’s Executive Director at the time, who helped make it a reality.

The first female member of the ESGE Executive: Professor Thomas Rösch (Germany) interviews Professor Marianna Arvanitakis (Belgium).

Hear from the current ESGE Treasurer and former Scientific Committee Chair about her priorities for the society, plus her journey to diversify the Governing Board

Past president reflections: Guidelines, mentorship & politics. Professor Thomas Rösch (Germany) interviews Professor Horst Neuhaus (Germany).

Professor Horst led ESGE as President from 2010 – 2012. Discover the challenges he faced and overcome during that time, along with his hopes for the future of the society as it currently stands.

The role of the endoscopy nurse: Professor Thierry Ponchon (France) interviews Deepa Ghandi (Ireland).

Mrs Ghandi, the President of ESGENA (European Society of Gastrointestinal & Endoscopy Nurses & Associates) at the time of recording, represents a vital part of the endoscopy team. Watch this fascinating discussion on what the future could, or should, hold for the endoscopy suite.

Past president reflections. Professor Thierry Ponchon (France) interviews Professor Mario Dinis-Ribeiro (Portugal).

Professor Dinis-Ribeiro led ESGE as President from 2019 – 2021. Learn about the challenges he overcome guiding the society through the COVID 19 pandemic, and his other significant impacts such as bringing green endoscopy into the spotlight.

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