The ESNM has over 3,100 European members,[1] who are involved in the study of neuroscience and the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal function, and more generally in the advancement of neurogastroenterology.
[4] The European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility was founded in 1982 in Leuven, Belgium[5] by Gaston Vantrappen, Martin Wienbeck, David Wingate and other scientists.
Among the topics covered in the lectures were: methodologies for health care research, regulation of appetite and obesity and GI motility disorders in children.
[20] This event aimed at improving understanding of intestinal microflora, new diagnostics, the enteric nervous system and motility disorders of the esophagus.
[22] During these days, applicants discussed mechanisms, medical diagnosis, therapy, brain-gut interactions, psychological aspects of the neurogastroenterology and motility disorders.
This event also offered various conferences and lectures designed to attract physicians and health care professionals interested in staying current on developments in the fields.
[25] Topics included the latest scientific breakthroughs, new technologies, stress and pain mechanisms and factors that influence gut flora and digestive disorders.
NeuroGASTRO meetings bring together experts and emerging young investigators involved in neurogastroenterology, digestive motility and functional gastrointestinal diseases from Europe and from all around the world.
[30] The program prepared by the scientific committee included the following topics: The NeuroGASTRO Meeting took place in Cork, Ireland, August 24–26, 2017.
[citation needed] It edits clinical observations, abstracts of congresses and lectures, meeting reports and book and article reviews.
[31] The journal publishes papers from scientists worldwide working in the field of gastrointestinal motility, clinical research and treatments.
[38] In 2016, the Gut Microbiota & Health Section's board is composed of: Fernando Azpiroz, chairman (Spain), Qasim Aziz (United Kingdom), Joël Doré (France), Paul Enck (Germany), Francesco Guarner (Spain), Magnus Simrén (Sweden),[39] Giovanni Barbara (Italy), S. Murch (United Kingdom), H. Sokol (France), M. Trauner (Austria).
It contains papers and reviews, abstracts of congresses and events, and discussions of recent findings on the human digestive system, the immune system, metabolic conditions and gut-brain axis...[42] Thanks to an Internet forum, this section enables scientists from around the world to debate and discuss on gut microbiota issues.
[38] This website is also connected to social media such as Facebook and Twitter, in order to create a gut microbiota-aware community.
[45] It is organized by the Gut Microbiota & Health Section and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) with the support of the Danone group.