CGA-IGC COMMITTEES
The purpose of the CGA-IGC Committees is to foster an environment of collaboration and to offer members greater involvement with the society.
If you're interested in being a part of a CGA-IGC committee, we put out a call to join committees annually, in the run-up to the annual meeting. If you have any questions, please contact info@cgaigc.com
Education
The Education Committee shapes year-round educational content for CGA-IGC. The education committee’s major projects have included planning and hosting webinars, recording podcasts and posting monthly multi-disciplinary journal scans. Collaboration with other committees on important initiatives, particularly involving DEI issues, is essential. The committee also plans to organize online journal clubs and challenging case discussions. We are looking for creative members enthusiastic about expanding current educational efforts.
CGA Council Liaisons
Anu Chittenden MS, LGC
Jessica Long MS, CGC
Co-Chairs
Emma Keel, MS, CGC
Colleen Flahive, MD
Vice Chair
Josie Baker, MS, CGC
Members
Julie Yang, MD
Thomas Slavin , MD
Ying Liu, MD
Sarah Safadi,MD
Kristin Zelley, MS
Dana Zalkin, MD
Melissa Heller, GC
Gautam Mankaney, MD
Sanjee Arora, PhD
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Membership
The Membership Committee is focused on growing CGA-IGC membership. This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to develop CGA activities that can draw new membership. We welcome members who have leadership positions or connections with multidisciplinary professional scientific societies to facilitate collaborations. New ideas about growing CGA-IGC membership are welcome.
CGA Council Liaisons
Beth Dudley Yurkovich, MS, MPH, CGC
Christine Drogan, MS, CGC
Chair
Shenin Sanoba, MS
Vice Chair
Thomas Attard, MD
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Members
Carol Burke, MD
Daniel Luba, MD
Douglas Riegert-Johnson, MD
Stephanie Cohen, MS
Candace Peterson, MS
Linda Rodgers Fouche, MGC, LCGC
Sheila Rustgi, MD
Robin Dubin, Pt Advocate
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Research
The Research Committee is responsible for shaping research programming throughout the year and at the annual meeting. This includes soliciting and reviewing/scoring research abstracts, nominating abstracts for plenary presentations and awards, organizing poster walks at the annual meeting, and organizing collaborative research sessions throughout the year (webinars) and at the annual meeting. The committee also helps collect and curate resources to assist members who are interested in research. Members may also be invited to review grant submissions with the grant review committee.
CGA Council Liaisons
Bryson Katona, MD, PhD
Joshua Sommovilla, MD
Chair
Joshua Melson, MD
Vice Chair
Sarah McGee, MS, CGC
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Members
Ajay Bansal, MD
Catie Neumann, BA, LGC
Harsh Sheth, Ph.D
Leah Biller, MD
Bill Grady, MD
Holli Loomans-Kropp, Ph.D, MPH
Angela Arnold Ross MS, CGC
Luigi Ricciardiello, MD
Robert Hollis, MD, MSPH
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Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The JEDI committee is responsible for promoting diversity and inclusiveness throughout the organization, including in its membership, governance and education programming. Activities include guiding educational content, drafting multimedia communications content (social media, e-blasts, website posts), developing resources to assist members in caring for underserved populations, promoting diversity in the organizations through member programs, and annual meeting planning.
CGA Council Liaisons
Gregory Idos, MD, MS
Elana Levinson, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
Co-Chairs
Timothy Yen, MD
Vice Chair
Hannah Campbell, BA, LGC
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Members
Nicolette Rodriguez, MD, MPH
Joanne Jeter, MD
Maria McGreevy, MD
Yvonne Cardona, GC
Nicole Doria, MD
Lauren Sferrazza, MS, LGC
Tara Namey, MS
Veroushka Ballester, MD, MS, AGAF
Ananya Jain, CGC
Jennyphane Alexandre, MSGC, MSc
Communications
This committee is focused on promoting CGA-IGC activities via multimedia platforms (social media, website postings, bulletins, lay media press releases). This committee will work closely with the executive council and other working committees to optimize wide promotion of CGA activities. Committee members are responsible for reviewing CGA content (such as webinars, podcasts, journal scans, clinical resources) and providing content summaries that can be used in communications. No experience with social media is required, however members will be required to create a X (Twitter) and LinkedIn account to engage with CGA content. Joining this committee is a great way to improve written/social media communication skills and increase your visibility/presence.
CGA Council Liaisons
Cathryn Koptiuch, MS, CGC
Alicia Latham, MD
Chair
Kimberly Hilfrank, MS, MPH, CGC
Vice Chair
Michelle Springer, MS, CGC
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Members
Megha Ranganathan, MS, CGC (2024 Chair)
Ed Esplin, MD, PhD
Rita Matos, MSc
Zachariah Foda, MD, PhD
Anna Strang, MS, CGC
Chandrika Kurpad, MS, LCGC
Ophir Gilad, MD
Alessandro Manucci, MD
Monika Laszkowska, MD, MS
Dan Li, MD
Jill Genua, MD​​
Meeting Planning
The Meeting Planning Committee is responsible for planning the annual meeting. The committee is led by the current CGA-IGC President and creates the program, suggests invited speakers and helps communicate with speakers and moderators as necessary. Committee members are required to attend the annual meeting and often serve as moderators for the sessions. This committee benefits most from DIVERSITY of members (surgeons, counselors, scientists, gastroenterologists, oncologists). Meeting planning will be done in close communication with Council and the DEI committee.
Chair
Beth Yurkovich-Dudley MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
Vice Chairs
Elana Levinson, MS, MPH, CGC, CGAF
Bryson Katona, MD, PhD, CGAF
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Members
Rachel Hodan, MS, CGC
Mohammad Abbas, MD
Maegan Roberts, MS, CGC
Julie Moskowitz, MS, CGC
Lisen Axell, MS, CGC
Jennifer Weiss, MD, MS
Lauren Gima, MS, LCGC
Asaf Maoz, MD
Marianne Dubard-Gault, MD, MS
Grant Review
The Grant Review Committee is responsible for reviewing and scoring CGA-IGC grant proposals. Committee members are also tasked with tracking grant recipient progress, reviewing no-cost extensions, and approving final reports. Committee members participate in presentation of grant awards at the annual meeting and moderating research sessions for grant recipients.
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