North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

--- Mission: “The mission of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is to advance understanding of normal development, physiology and pathophysiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in children, improve quality of care by fostering the dissemination of this knowledge through scientific meetings, professional and public education, and policy development, and serve as an effective voice for members and the profession.” (adopted October 2007) The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, founded in 1972, is the only society in North America and the largest in the world, dedicated to serving the Pediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition communities. NASPGHAN was established to advance the understanding of the normal development and physiology of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver in infants, children, and adolescents, and to foster the dissemination of this knowledge through scientific meetings, professional education, public education, and interaction with other organizations concerned with Pediatric Gastroenterology and nutrition. --- Objectives: NASPGHAN’s objectives include but are not limited to: Improving the digestive health and nutrition of children worldwide and particularly in North America. Fostering dialogue and research on pertinent issues that impact the pediatric gastroenterology patient and their family. Providing opportunities for clinicians and researchers to gain knowledge of the scientific advances in the field of pediatric gastroenterology. Disseminating the wealth of scientific information that exists in order to improve clinical outcomes and advance the practice of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition.