A research group of gastroenterology led by Prof. Ding Shigang at Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) presented their studies during the 31^st United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) held in Copenhagen between 14-17 October. Organized by the United European Gastroenterology (UEG), UEGW is the largest and most influential event of the field in Europe.

　　Two of the PUTH researchers – assistant fellow Fu Weiwei and doctoral candidate Zheng Huiling – reported their work on the main sessions, with topics on “Role of CMTM4 in helicobacter pylori induced gastric cancer” and “AUF1 promotes the development of helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis by inhibiting the autophagic degradation of CagA”.

　　In the poster session, post-doc Ning Jing received best abstract presenter prize for her work on “helicobacter pylori-induced up-regulated expression of IGF2BP1 promotes gastric tumorigenesis via inhibiting ferroptosis”.

　　Participation in the UEGW showcased the progress made at the PUTH in the mechanism of helicobacter pylori-induced gastromucosal diseases, early detection of gastric cancer, and use of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment.

　　Written by: Fan Xiaofei

　　Edited by: Liu Xin

　　Source: Peking University Third Hospital