Samuel Han, MD, MS

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

“Pancreatoscopy-guided Lithotripsy vs. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Pancreatic Duct Stones in Chronic Pancreatitis.”

Tilak Shah, MD, MHS, FACG, FASGE

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, Weston, Florida

“Randomized Trial of Holding versus Continuing GLP-1 and GIP Agonists Prior to Upper Endoscopy.”

Dennis Yang, MD, FASGE

AdventHealth Center for Interventional Endoscopy at Orlando Hospital, Orlando, Florida

“Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes Between Underwater versus Carbon Dioxide Insufflation During Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy (U-POEM trial).”

Lauren Feld, MD

UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts

“Adenoma Detection Rate, Patient Sex, and Endoscopist Gender: Understanding the Interplay and Implications for Colonoscopy Quality Assessment.”

Ashley Ott, MD

Stanford University, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford, California

“Addressing Disparities in Gastric Cancer: Novel Methods to Investigate H. pylori Prevalence and Precursor Lesions in Regions of Persistent Poverty.”

“Funding the ASGE Foundation is simply the most efficient way that you can ensure that your chosen profession is adapting to an ever-changing environment.”

First-Year Fellows are the Future of Endoscopy!

ASGE welcomed more than 400 first-year fellows to the Institute for Training and Technology (IT&T) in July and early August for four training sessions. These programs are made possible through the generous support of our donors. Please consider contributing to the ASGE Foundation to help train and equip future generations of endoscopists who will continue to benefit from ASGE’s efforts. 

ASGE Foundation Circle of Light Society

We are grateful to our Circle of Light Society donors, whose generosity supports ASGE’s vital work in education and training, endoscopic research, practice improvement and public outreach.

Starting in 2026, with your annual gift of $1,250, you’ll unlock a new tier of exclusive access, recognition, and connection:

• Premier Learning – Dive into top-tier content through the new Circle of Light Society Portal on GI Leap.
• VIP Experience at DDW – Relax and recharge in the exclusive Donor Lounge, just for you.
• Inside Access – Receive a coveted invitation to a private ASGE Presidential Fireside Chat, available only to our most dedicated supporters.
• Priority Seating – Enjoy reserved seats at major DDW events like the Presidential Plenary, World Cup and Meet the Experts sessions.

You’ll also receive ongoing Circle of Light benefits, including recognition, a Crystal Awards reservation, insider access and preferred DDW housing registration. To become a Circle of Light Society donor and for more details, view our page.