
Nirav Thosani, MD, MHA, professor of internal medicine, division director of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, and the Atilla Ertan, MD, Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology at UTHealth Houston, delivered a keynote lecture at the 9th Annual Gastroenterology and Hepatology Symposium hosted by Henry Ford Health on February 6, 2026, at Saint John’s Resort in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Thosani’s presentation, “Pancreatic Cancer Endoscopic Immuno-Oncology: Integrating Endoscopic Interventions with Oncologic Care,” highlighted emerging approaches that combine advanced endoscopic techniques with immuno-oncology to enhance multidisciplinary care for patients with pancreatic cancer.
His lecture at this year’s symposium underscores the division’s commitment to advancing clinical innovation and fostering collaborations that improve outcomes in complex gastrointestinal diseases.