More young people getting bowel cancer. Why? A massive study (981 genomes, 11 countries) finds colibactin (from gut bacteria) leaves a distinct DNA signature, 3.3× more common in under-40s. Also linked to 25% of APC mutations — early cancer drivers. 📖 nature.com/articles/s4158…

1 day to go to the anticipated IAGES ALSGBandI Webinar on Advanced Surgical Approaches in Paediatric Surgery! 🗓️ 20th Sept (Tomorrow!) ⏰3:30pm BST / 8PM IST 💸 FREE Link for registration: docplexus.com/open-webinar/b… Paediatric Surgery International Online Network ASiT ASGBI

What a fantastic turnout and engagement at the recent IAGES x ALSGBandI Webinar on Advanced Surgical Approaches in Paediatric Surgery! Here's a few key snapshots from the stimulating presentations. Special thanks to the speakers and modatators for a job well done!

The deadline for the Travelling Scholarship and Research Fellowship is approaching fast. Don't miss this opportunity Jim Khan Nader Francis CR Selvasekar Marina Yiasemidou, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS Derby Pancreaticobiliary & Robotic AWR Unit Altaf K Awan ALSGBI Academy Tamsin Morrison Javed Latif

Join us for our Laparoscopic training day on 31st October 2025 🎯 Just 24 places - high faculty to delegate ratio for tailored feedback 🧑‍⚕️ Suitable for CT1-ST8 📩 [email protected] to book! ALSGBI Academy ⁦CR Selvasekar⁩ ⁦Altaf K Awan⁩ ⁦Imran Bhatti⁩

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