Treating giant pandas: an unusual advanced role for the gastroenterologist
Giant pandas are captivating animals with worldwide interest. Their distinctive colour, furriness and slow, swaggering, lifestyle may be some of the reasons why people love them (Figure 1 A-C). Fewer than 1900 pandas remain in their natural habitats according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. However, in 2016, as a major success of conservation efforts, the IUCN announced a downgrading of the protection status of the giant panda from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’.
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Figure 1 Giant pandas (A–C) and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (D,E).
Congratulations to our new Mentoring Lead, Dr Noor Jawad
We are delighted to welcome our new BSG Mentoring Lead, Dr Noor Jawad.
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Christopher Black and Nurulamin Noor awarded the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Rising Star Awards 2026
This prize is awarded each year to the most promising, emerging scientists. We are pleased to extend our congratulations to BSG members Christopher Black and Nurulamin Noor on their awards.
A career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology by Prof Alexander Ford
We’re delighted to share that Prof Alexander Ford, one of the most respected figures in gastroenterology for his prolific academic output and publishing record, has written an insightful new piece for Frontline Gastroenterology: “Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology.”