Welcome Message
Selamat datang! The 6th SEAGMA Scientific Meeting will be held on 10th to 12th July 2025 in the island of Penang which is also known as The Pearl of the Orient. George Town, the capital of Penang, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Penang is truly a melting pot of cultures with its blend of Eastern and Western influences. Retaining many of the values adopted during the era of British rule, and combining it with its’ local Asian characteristics, Penang bears a charm that is unique in itself.
The 6th SEAGMA Scientific Meeting also marks the first SEAGMA conference incorporating the Australasian Neuro-gastroenterology Motility Masterclass which brings excellent speakers from Australia. We have also invited experts from other parts of Asia including China, Singapore, India, Thailand and Vietnam. Apart from the latest updates on Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions, emphasis will also be placed on complementary medicine and, most importantly, to update on the South East Asian Probiotics Consensus and review new treatment options in constipation. We have also recruited a panel of international advisors who will work together with our Scientific Committee to ensure that the scientific content of the Meeting will be of the highest quality.
All the scientific sessions will be vibrant and dynamic as our esteemed and very knowledgeable invited faculty will keep us abreast with the latest in functional gastrointestinal diseases guidelines and new therapeutic approaches.
With so many scientific experts and key opinion leaders congregating in one place, there is a tremendous opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to learn from one another.
May I bid you a warm welcome and hope to see you soon in Penang!
Kind Regards.
Yours Truly
Dato Dr Andrew Chua – President SEAGMA