PIONEER Symposium

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11:00 AM - Sunday, August 30, 2026, 5:00 PM, TBD, St. Louis, MO

The PIONEER, Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation: Opportunities in Nutrition, Emerging Clinical Evidence, and Experimental Research, Symposium is a is a multidisciplinary conference focused on advancing the care of pediatric intestinal failure through innovations in nutrition, surgical rehabilitation, and translational science. The program features expert lectures, case-based discussions, and emerging research designed to enhance clinical competence, promote evidence-based multidisciplinary care, and improve patient outcomes. The symposium also aims to foster trainee engagement and support development of the next generation of intestinal rehabilitation specialists.

1. Implement standardized care pathways to improve feeding advancement, catheter complication prevention, and long-term rehabilitation outcomes.
2. Identify opportunities to develop or expand intestinal rehabilitation programs and foster trainee and early-career engagement in the field.
3. Evaluate emerging nutrition and lipid therapy approaches to optimize intestinal adaptation and mitigate complications such as intestinal failure associate liver disease.
4. Incorporate advances in translational and regenerative science including microbiome therapeutics and surgical rehabilitation innovations into clinical decision-making frameworks.

Please review the registration fees below as well as cancellation fees.

Cancellations

In the event you need to cancel your registration, the registration fee, less a $25 administrative fee, will be refunded if you notify us by 4:30 p.m. CST on August 21, 2026. No refunds will be made after this date.

Accreditation:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

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PIONEER Symposium Planning Committee

Dr. Ajay Jain - Course Director, Planning Team

Dr. Nisha Mangalat - Course Director, Planning Team

Dr. Martine St-Cyr - Planning Team

Dr. Darla Shores - Planning Team

Jessica Miller - Administrative Coordinator

Sarah Davis - Administrative Coordinator

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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