A study to identify Barrett’s Oesophagus susceptibility genes. Funded by Association for International Cancer Research.

A study into blood group distribution in Barrett’s patients.

A study into the causes of mortality in Barrett’s patients.

The 3rd National Barrett’s Symposium, hosted by the Barrett’s Oesophagus Campaign, was held on 24 April 2009 at University College London. The keynote presentation was by Professor Ralf Kiesslich, Head of Endoscopy Unit, Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz , Germany. A leading expert on gastro-intestinal endoscopy, Professor Kiesslich discussed the latest endoscopic tools for diagnosis and therapy.

The Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons has launched a National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Scientific Advisory Committee
Professor Hugh Barr, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Mr Richard H Hardwick, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Professor Janusz Jankowski, Consultant Gastroenterologist, University Hospitals of Leicester

Dr G Jenkins, Senior Lecturer, University of Swansea

Dr Laurence Lovat, Consultant Gastroenterologist, University College London Hospital

Dr Dominique Michaud, Epidemiologist, Imperial College, London

Professor Liam Murray, Cancer Epidemiology & Prevention Research, Queen’s University, Belfast