Digestive Research and Education Excellence Aimed for Minorities (DREAM)

Welcome to Digestive Research and Education Excellence Aimed for Minorities (DREAM) Conference!

This conference is dedicated to advancing the education of healthcare providers in evidence-based care for muted and special patient populations. The program is structured to strengthen research efforts that seek to improve clinical outcomes for these groups by featuring leading experts in gastroenterology with demonstrated expertise in their unique needs.

The conference will recognize excellence among physician-investigators who are driving impactful research focused on muted and special populations. Through this emphasis, the gastroenterology community will gain deeper insight into the disease characteristics, progression, and prognosis within these often underrepresented groups.

Awardees will have opportunities to present emerging research concepts, build collaborative networks, and engage with established leaders in the field. Expert speakers will offer mentorship and guidance to outstanding early-career investigators to accelerate their professional development and support the advancement of high-quality research that benefits these populations.