Scripps 2nd Eosinophilic Esophagitis & Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Symposium 2026

The Scripps 2nd Eosinophilic Esophagitis & Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Symposium 2026 delivers a focused and clinically relevant update on the evolving landscape of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases, with particular emphasis on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and related EGIDs.

This advanced educational program brings together leading experts in gastroenterology, allergy/immunology, pathology, and multidisciplinary digestive disease care to review current evidence, emerging therapies, diagnostic innovations, and practical management strategies for these increasingly recognized inflammatory disorders.

As awareness and diagnosis of EoE and EGIDs continue to rise in both pediatric and adult populations, clinicians must stay current with rapidly changing approaches to:

• endoscopic evaluation,
• histopathologic interpretation,
• dietary management,
• biologic therapies,
• and minimally invasive monitoring technologies.

Through expert-led lectures, panel discussions, and complex case-based reviews, participants gain practical guidance for improving diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and optimizing long-term outcomes in patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease.

Course Details

• Format: 15 Videos + 15 Subtitle Files (.vtt) + 15 PDFs
• Total Size: 1.52 GB
• Course Date: April 25, 2026
• Institution: Scripps
• Focus: Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) & Eosinophilic GI Disorders (EGIDs)

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain updated knowledge and practical clinical insight into:

• Early recognition of EoE and EGID symptoms
• Diagnostic workup and histopathologic evaluation
• Dietary therapy strategies for eosinophilic esophagitis
• Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and corticosteroid therapy
• Current biologic therapies and emerging small molecules
• Use of Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) in EoE monitoring
• EndoFlip applications for esophageal assessment
• Emerging technologies such as the Esophageal String Test
• Multidisciplinary management approaches
• Personalized treatment selection for complex patients
• Role of allergy/immunology in EoE and EGID care
• Interpretation of evolving clinical research and treatment guidelines

The course also emphasizes shared decision-making and individualized therapy selection based on disease severity, patient preference, and long-term management goals.

Core Topics Covered

Pathogenesis & Disease Mechanisms

The symposium begins with a detailed review of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease pathophysiology, including:

• Immune-mediated inflammation
• Fibrostenotic remodeling
• Esophageal dysfunction
• Chronic inflammatory pathways
• Reversibility of fibrotic disease features

Participants explore how advances in disease biology are influencing treatment strategies and therapeutic development.

Dietary Management & Elimination Therapy

Diet-based therapy remains a cornerstone of EoE management, and the course reviews:

• Single-food elimination diets
• Six-food elimination diets
• Nutritional considerations
• Dietary response monitoring
• Personalized nutrition strategies

Faculty discuss practical implementation challenges and evidence supporting different elimination approaches.

Medical Therapy for EoE

Comprehensive pharmacologic management topics include:

• Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
• Swallowed topical corticosteroids
• Biologic therapy
• Emerging small molecule therapies
• Long-term disease control strategies

Sessions review current evidence for:

• treatment efficacy,
• disease remission,
• symptom control,
• and prevention of fibrostenotic progression.

Biologics & Emerging Therapies

Advanced therapeutic updates focus on:

• Current biologic agents in EoE
• Cytokine-targeted therapy
• Emerging immune-modulating treatments
• Novel anti-inflammatory approaches
• Future directions in precision medicine for EGIDs

Participants gain insight into the rapidly expanding role of biologic therapy in refractory and complex eosinophilic disease management.

Advanced Diagnostic & Monitoring Technologies

A major focus of the symposium is modern diagnostic innovation in EoE and EGIDs.

Topics include:

• Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)
• EndoFlip technology
• Esophageal String Test
• Functional esophageal assessment
• Minimally invasive disease monitoring

Faculty discuss practical clinical applications, limitations, patient selection, and workflow integration of these emerging technologies.

Histopathology & Diagnostic Interpretation

Dedicated pathology sessions review:

• Histopathologic criteria for EoE and EGIDs
• Biopsy interpretation
• Diagnostic pitfalls
• Differential diagnosis
• Tissue-based disease monitoring

These modules are particularly valuable for pathologists and clinicians involved in multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluation.

Multidisciplinary Care & Complex Cases

The course strongly emphasizes collaborative management involving:

• Gastroenterologists
• Allergists/immunologists
• Pathologists
• Dietitians
• Primary care providers

Case-based discussions explore:

• Difficult-to-control disease
• Treatment escalation
• Long-term follow-up strategies
• Shared decision-making
• Personalized therapy selection

Interactive debates and panel discussions provide practical approaches to complex real-world scenarios.

Educational Features

Expert-Led Clinical Updates

Sessions are delivered by experienced specialists in:

• Gastroenterology
• Allergy and immunology
• Pathology
• Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders
• Esophageal disease management

The curriculum reflects current evidence and emerging best practices in EoE and EGID care.

Case-Based Learning

Real clinical cases are integrated throughout the program to reinforce:

• Diagnostic reasoning
• Therapeutic decision-making
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Personalized patient management

Emerging Technology Focus

The course highlights modern diagnostic and monitoring tools increasingly relevant to clinical practice, including:

• TNE,
• EndoFlip,
• and noninvasive disease monitoring technologies.

Flexible Multimedia Learning

The program includes:

• High-quality video lectures
• Downloadable PDF materials
• Subtitle files (.vtt)
• Interactive panel discussions
• Case-based educational sessions

The on-demand format supports flexible review and repeated study.

Target Audience

This symposium is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Allergists and immunologists
• Pathologists
• Pediatricians
• Family medicine physicians
• Internists
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician assistants
• Pharmacists
• GI fellows and trainees

It is especially valuable for clinicians managing:

• eosinophilic esophagitis,
• dysphagia,
• food allergy-associated GI disease,
• and chronic eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.

Why This Course Matters

Eosinophilic esophagitis and related EGIDs have become increasingly important causes of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, dysphagia, and esophageal remodeling in both children and adults. At the same time, rapid advances in biologic therapy, dietary management, and minimally invasive monitoring technologies are transforming the way these disorders are diagnosed and treated.

This symposium provides a clinically practical and multidisciplinary review of current EoE and EGID management, helping healthcare professionals integrate emerging evidence into patient-centered care.

Its combination of advanced diagnostics, pathology, therapeutics, and collaborative management strategies makes it highly relevant for clinicians involved in modern eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease care.