FG Podcast

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    Duodenal mucosal ablation and proximal intestinal mucosal ablation

    20/05/2026 | 29 mins.
    Discussion of the first systematic review and meta-analysis on duodenal mucosal ablation and discussion of proximal intestinal mucosal ablation, both for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

    Links:

    Proximal intestinal mucosal ablation (PIMA) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

    Performance and safety of duodenal mucosal ablation in the management of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

    Host: Dr. Irene Perez, Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida.

    Participants: Dr. Rehan Haidry (Cleveland Clinic London, London, UK) and Benjamin Norton (University College London, London, UK).

     

    We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229
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    IBD surveillance - beyond the guidelines

    17/04/2026 | 53 mins.
    In today's podcast, we discuss a current hot topic in Gastroenterology - IBD surveillance. Join Dr Eathar Shakweh, trainee editor of FG, as she interviews Dr Shahida Din, Dr Ross Porter and Dr Beatriz Gros in discussing a recent publication in the journal, “a real-world retrospective cohort study of IBD colorectal cancer surveillance", alongside real-world challenges, and what the future of IBD holds.

     

    Host: Eathar Shakweh (Imperial College London and St Mark's Hospital & Academic Insitute)
    Guests:

    Dr Shahida Din (University of Edinburgh & Edinburgh IBD Unit, NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital)

    Dr Ross Porter (University of Glasgow & Queen Elizabeth University Hospital)

    Dr Beatriz Gros (Reina Sofía University Hospital, Spain)

    We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229
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    The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 3

    13/03/2026 | 28 mins.
    With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it.

    This is the final installation in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford addresses our innate desire for recognition, institutional valuation of academic time, and coping with personal tragedy.

    Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology

    We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229
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    The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 2

    05/03/2026 | 29 mins.
    With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it.

    This is the second part in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford explains how to approach networking with the right attitude, highlights the pitfalls of chasing high impact publications, and addresses the problem of saying "No" to opportunities.

    Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology

    We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229
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    The life of an academic in gastroenterology, with Prof. Alexander Ford: Pt 1

    24/02/2026 | 28 mins.
    With more than 500 published papers and over 40,000 citations, Prof. Alexander Ford is a notable name in gastroenterology academia. He is a professor of gastroenterology at University of Leeds, honorary consultant gastroenterologist at St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK, and the deputy editor of Gut. He joins FG editor Dr. Philip Smith and deputy editor Dr. Aditi Kumar to reflect on his career and the learnings he's taken from it.

    This is the first part in a mini-series of three parts. In this episode Prof. Ford recounts his non-academic upbringing, his chance entry into academia, and the rewarding mentorship he experienced early in his career.

    Read the article: Reflecting on a career as a clinical academic in gastroenterology

    We hope you enjoy the #FGPodcast. Please follow @‌FrontGastro_BMJ. Listen to our regular podcasts and subscribe in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. If you enjoy our podcast, please rate us on your chosen platform, and leave us a review on the Frontline Gastroenterology Podcast page on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fg-podcast/id942944229
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About FG Podcast
The Frontline Gastroenterology (FG) podcast offers in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in gastroenterology, hepatology and clinical nutrition delving into the best practices in the field. FG - fg.bmj.com - is an esteemed international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG). Elevate your practice by subscribing to the FG podcast.
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