Summer Sawyer Conference 2026

This activity will address the recent advances in medical and endoscopic therapies rapidly transforming the practice of gastroenterology, from novel minimally invasive techniques to improved diagnostic technologies and targeted medical treatments. This summer activity convenes leading clinicians, researchers, and industry innovators to present the latest peer-reviewed research, demonstrate live endoscopic procedures, and explore how emerging evidence can be integrated into everyday clinical care. Sessions will emphasize practical translation, from synthesizing trial data, refining procedural skills through live demonstrations, and developing consensus-driven recommendations that improve patient outcomes and safety.

1. Critically evaluate and interpret emerging advances in endoscopic and gastrointestinal oncology techniques.
2. Strengthen technical proficiency and confidence in performing advanced procedures used in cancer related GI care.
3. Increase institutional consistency by promoting evidence-based adoption integration and adoption of innovative endoscopic approaches into routine clinical workflows.

Telephone registrations are not accepted.

We accept the following forms of payment:

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express)

• Check (payable through U.S. banks only)

• Mail to: Continuing Professional Education – Unit 1781, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 301407, Houston, TX 77230-1407

Make check payable to:  The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

When registering online a receipt (confirmation letter) will be automatically emailed to the e-mail address you list on the registration form.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
The registration fee, minus a $25.00 administrative handling fee, is refundable if a written request is received on or before, July 3, 2026.  No refunds will be granted after that date.  The request for a registration refund must include the tax identification number of the company or institution if registration was paid by a company or institution check.  For additional information, contact Continuing Professional Education at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866.

Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to cancel activities prior to the scheduled date, if low enrollment or other circumstances make it necessary.  Each registrant will be notified by mail, e-mail, or by phone given on the registration form.

In case of activity cancellation, the liability of Continuing Professional Education is limited to the registration fee.  Continuing Professional Education will refund the full registration fee.

Continuing Professional Education reserves the right to limit the number of participants in a program and is not responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available. 

Special Assistance

For additional information contact Continuing Professional Education at 713-792-2223 or toll free at 866-849-5866 or via e-mail: [email protected]. If you have any ADA accommodation needs or need assistance.

In support of improving patient care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this live activity will award 3.75 Nursing Contact Hour(s)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 3.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

View the accessibility policy for The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the Riverwalk
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio TX, 78205
210-223-1000
Room Rate:  Varies

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center complies with all requirements of the identified accrediting body  (ACCME, ANCC, ACPE). Disclosure of speakers, faculty members, planning committee members and their commercial relationships will be shared with learners prior to the educational activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the educational content of a certified continuing education (CE) activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. There is no minimum financial threshold. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used on or by patients. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the start of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Mehnaz A. Shafi, MD
Chair Ad Interim,
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Activity Director, Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lori A Dangler, MD, FASA
Clinical Associate Professor
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

CE Reviewer

Nothing to disclose

Maria Jarbrink-Sehgal, MD
MD Anderson

Content Reviewer, Faculty, Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Amar Preet, MHA, MBA
MD Anderson Cancer Center

CPE Planner

Nothing to disclose

Johanna L. Chan, MD
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Juan F Echavarria, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Texas at San Antonio

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Anam Khan, MD
Assistant Professor
The University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Jeffrey H Lee, MD
Professor
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Luigi Ricciardiello, MD
Professor
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-SLA Pharma AG

Abdullah S Shaikh, MD, FACP
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, FACP, FACG
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

George M. Wahba, MD
Assistant Professor
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Lan S. Wang, MD
Assistant Professor
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Nothing to disclose

Yinghong Wang, MD
Professor, Gastroenterology Hepation & Nutrition
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Sorriso Pharma (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-MabQuest (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-AzurRx (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Janssen Biotech, Inc.|Consulting Fee-IOTA (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Biontech|Consulting Fee-Kanvas Bio (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-ilyapharma (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Mallinckrodt Pharma (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-Thornhill|Advisor-AbbVie Inc.

Hao Chi Zhang, MD
Assistant Professor
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Faculty

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Relationship has ended)

Patrice L Davis, BS
Administrative Director
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Felecia Hancock
Department Administrator
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Hazel M Perez, BSN
UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Catherine Rytting, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
MD Anderson

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Regina R Sherrod, BS
Program Coordinator
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Planning Committee Member

Nothing to disclose

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Disclaimer: By clicking on “Exhibitors,” you are leaving the accredited continuing education (CE) activity. The following links lead to external, commercial websites and are not part of the accredited education.

UT MD Anderson wishes to express appreciation to the following companies:

PLATINUM LEVEL
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

BRONZE LEVEL
3-D Matrix, Inc.
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
Castle Biosciences
Erbe USA Incorporated
Olympus Corporation of the Americas