Hello and a warm welcome to this edition of European Medical Journal Gastroenterology, an extensive guide to the latest in research and care in gastroenterological medicine.
In this edition, we provide a report of the events of United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2015, which took place from 24th-28th October in Barcelona, Spain. This historic city, with its many academic institutions and cultural landmarks, was a perfect setting for the event. Alongside this we bring you a number of interviews from the forefront of research, a selection of pioneering abstract reviews, and some groundbreaking peer-reviewed research.