From Infection to Persistent GI Symptoms: Post-Infection IBS

Date: June 3rd, 2025

Time: 
North Carolina 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Stockholm 2:00 - 3:00 pm
London 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Format: Virtual session
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
CE Credits: Not applicable
Fee: No charge

This intensive and focused educational session is part of the Rome Foundation Partners Program, designed to support early to mid-career healthcare professionals with an interest in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI).

Objectives:

  • Understand the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and clinical features of post-infection IBS (PI-IBS)
  • Apply evidence-based approaches to manage symptoms of PI-IBS
  • Identify strategies to reduce the risk of PI-IBS after gastrointestinal infections

Speakers & Topics:

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Moderator

Giovanni Barbara, MD, RFF, FACG
Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology
Department of Medical and Surgical Science
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy

Topic:From Infection to Persistent Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Post-Infectious IBS.

Tom van Gils, MD, PhD
Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine
Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg University

Topic: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment:

Giovanni Marasco, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor at the University of Bologna, Italy

What doctors are saying

The credibility of the authors is impeccable. Dr. Drossman’s entire career, often mediated via his efforts through the Rome Foundation, has been devoted to providing the research and conceptual basis for a remarkable evolution in U.S. medicine: DGBI are the most completely described biopsychosocial disorders. This not only helps patients and practitioners but also guides the remainder of medicine in this new direction. Just as compelling is Ms. Ruddy’s personal story as a patient with IBS and how she suffered profoundly until treated by someone who understood the biopsychosocial model.

Robert C. Smith, MD, MACP
University Distinguished Professor
Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Gut Feelings is an essential resource for all participants in the health care system–not just patients and doctors– because we are or will be patients. The core of care delivery is the patient and their provider, and this guide focuses on how to successfully activate optimal patient-physician engagement. I urge all readers to heed and follow the advice provided in this book and to support its use and related materials in all clinical training programs for the benefit of patients and providers alike.

Douglas S. Levine, MD, AGAF, FACG
Manager and Sole Member, DSL Consulting LLC
Consultant to the Executive Committee, Rome Foundation Research Institute

What patients are saying

Gut Feelings is a must read for any medical or psychology student working in direct patient care. Dr. Drossman and Ms. Ruddy have created a valuable tool for all readers navigating the healthcare system, in particular gastroenterology and psychiatry, that will be useful for all in the years to come. As a chronic illness patient, I wish I would have had this guide at the beginning of my journey!

Lesley Isaacs
Patient 
Now more than ever it is important for patients to advocate for themselves and for doctors to be more understanding, empathetic and validating of their patients' needs. Gut Feelings is an important book for both patients and practitioners alike. Gut Feelings provides practical knowledge and useful insights in a manner which is very easy to digest. 

Katherine Wald, LCSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified EMDR Therapist & Patient

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