ESNM Webinars
Our webinars give you an opportunity to stay at the forefront of our rapidly evolving field Neurogastroenterology and Motility. Join us to update your knowledge and engage with leaders, experts and the ESNM network.
Webinars 2026
Dysphagia: Diagnose. Manage. Improve.
Join our upcoming webinar on dysphagia, exploring a structured approach from first presentation through diagnosis to treatment. Through expert-led presentations and clinical case discussions, the session offers practical guidance for everyday clinical practice.
Date: TUE, 19 May 2026
Time: 18:00-19:00 CEST
Chairs: Frank Zerbib, Bordeaux, France and Ram Dikman, Tel Aviv, Israel
Programme:
18.00 Dysphagia: Definition and Epidemiology - Andrea Pasta, Genova, Italy
18:10 Clinical Case (Background) - Luisa Bertin, Padua, Italy
18:15 Approach to Dysphagia Diagnosis - Amir Mari, Nazareth, Israel
18:25 Clinical Case (Diagnosis) - Luisa Bertin, Padua, Italy
18:30 Approach to Dysphagia Management - Edoardo Savarino, Padua, Italy
18:40 Clinical Case (Therapy) - Luisa Bertin, Padua, Italy
18:50 Questions and Answers
Followed by Q&A with chairs and speakers
In order to join the webinar, please register for the event (free of charge). Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with the dial-in information for the webinar.
International Webinar Faculty
Frank Zerbib, MD (Chair)
Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Prof Ram Dikmann (Chair)
Internal Medicine, School of Continuing Medical Education, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, ISRAEL
Andrea Pasta, MD, PhD Candidate
Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Genova, Genova, ITALY
Andrea Pasta is a gastroenterologist and PhD Candidate at the University of Genova. His academic and clinical interests focus on upper gastrointestinal diseases, with particular emphasis on oesophageal pathophysiology and motility disorders. His work is centred on the investigation of mechanisms underlying upper GI symptoms, including reflux-related and swallowing disorders, and on the application of advanced diagnostic tools in clinical practice and research.
Luisa Bertin, MD, PhD Student
Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padova, Italy; Gastroenterology Unit, ULSS 8 Berica, Vicenza, ITALY
Luisa Bertin is a gastroenterologist and PhD student at the University of Padova, working under the supervision of Prof. Edoardo Savarino. Her research focuses on oesophageal motility disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease pathophysiology, with a particular interest in novel diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies. She has expertise in high-resolution manometry, pH-impedance monitoring, and digestive endoscopy.
Prof Amir Mari
Head, Gastroenterology Department and GI MotilityUnit, Nazareth Hospital, Nazareth, ISRAEL
Edoardo Savarino
Associate Professor Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology - DiSCOG, University of Padova, Padova, ITALY