Who we are
Please let us introduce “Young ESGAR (YE)”, an exciting initiative to promote active participation of young members within the vibrant ESGAR community. The main goal of Young ESGAR is to generate a forum of enthusiastic young members to represent the interests of young residents, radiologists and researchers within ESGAR. We aim to create an informal and interactive platform to network, exchange ideas and help shape the future of ESGAR.
Since the launch in 2019 almost 200 people from more than 35 different countries worldwide have joined our young ESGAR network and now form a dynamic community.
You can join our YE network and mailing list for free:
Young ESGAR Coordinating Team
Young ESGAR is currently coordinated by an international team of 12 YE members who are also representing YE as delegates in the research, educational, workshop and membership committees:
Federica Vernuccio, Palermo, Italy
Nino Bogveradze, Tbilisi, Georgia
Roberto Cannella, Palermo, Italy
Francesca Castagnoli, London, United Kingdom
Katja De Paepe, Boston, United States
Marta Duczkowska, Copenhagen, Denmark
Cesare Maino, Milan, Italy
Irmina Morawska, Warsaw, Poland
Jurgis Petkevicius, Kaunas, Lithuania
Laura Segger, Berlin, Germany
Soleen Stocker, Zurich, Switzerland
Ana Villanueva Campos, Madrid, Spain
Marta Zerunian, Rome, Italy
Young ESGAR Activities
Young ESGAR organises a range of (online) activities and is actively involved in the ESGAR annual meeting programme:
Research Mentorship Programme
Young ESGAR is involved in the ESGAR Research Mentorship Programme that was launched in 2020-2021 and is re-launched as a peer-to-peer mentoring programme in 2025-2026.
E-Tutorials
The Young ESGAR anatomy e-Tutorials are short educational videos that are designed to make anatomy fun again!
E-Academy
This webinar lectures and case presentations for residents and young radiologists are held by Young ESGAR members and moderated by experienced ESGAR Faculty members.
ESGAR Annual Meetings
Young ESGAR helps organise the School of ESGAR (SOE) sessions, as well as the the “Speed mentoring sessions” where residents can interact with senior mentors from the ESGAR faculty in an informal setting. Every year, YE network members are invited to contribute to the online Cases of the day quiz or present cases live during the tricky cases session.
Social events
Young ESGAR organises different events such as the “Young ESGAR Aperitivo” during the ESGAR Annual Meeting and the online “Young ESGAR Pubquiz”.
Become a member of Young ESGAR
Join the Young ESGAR Network!
We are excited to welcome new members to our Young ESGAR (YE) network and mailing list! By joining, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in abdominal radiology and actively engage with the ESGAR community. As part of the Young ESGAR network, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including:
- Bimonthly Newsletters: Stay updated on Young ESGAR’s latest activities and initiatives.
- Exclusive Invitations: Attend social events like our annual "YE Aperitivo" at the ESGAR Annual Meeting.
- Opportunities for Involvement: Take part in various Young ESGAR projects, such as:
- Contributing to "Case of the Day" or presenting live during the "Tricky Cases" session at the ESGAR Annual Meeting.
- Sharpening your presentation skills by speaking as a junior presenter at the Young ESGAR e-Academy or ESGAR workshops.
- Representing Young ESGAR as a junior fellow on ESGAR guideline working groups or committees.
- Participating in the ESGAR online mentoring program.
- Contributing to Young ESGAR’s research and educational projects.
- And much more!
- Educational Resources: Access case studies, lectures, and archives to enhance your preparation for the EDGAR.
- Increased Visibility: Boost your profile within the ESGAR community through active involvement in Young ESGAR projects.
Whether you're a young radiologist, resident, or radiology researcher, we invite you to join our vibrant Young ESGAR network and help shape the future of ESGAR. Membership is free—sign up now via the link below!
Please note: Subscription to the Young ESGAR (YE) network and mailing list is free and open to everyone. However, a valid ESGAR membership is required to participate in Young ESGAR projects and activities.
For more information about ESGAR membership benefits and how to join, please visit our
Membership Page
If you have any further questions about Young ESGAR, feel free to contact us
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Young ESGAR Contributions to Cases of the Day and Tricky Cases @ESGAR Annual Meetings
Thank you once again to all Young ESGAR members who stepped up and shared some of their most challenging cases with a wider audience at the ESGAR Annual Meetings as Cases of the Day or live during the Tricky Cases sessions – your contribution was invaluable!
Adriana Mirela Călin-Vainak, Cluj-Napoca/RO
Agostino Inzerillo, Palermo/IT
Ana Teresa Vilares, Porto/PT
Ana Villanueva Campos, Madrid/ES
Androniki Kozana, Heraklion/GR
Anuradha Chandramohan, Vellore/IN
Arjuna Somasundaram, Bisbane/AU
Ben Rea, Sheffield/UK
Bertine Stehouwer, Soest/NL
Cäcilia Reiner, Zurich/CH
Carolina Terra, Viana do Castelo/PT
Cesare Maino, Milan/IT
Desislava Videva, Sofia/BG
Duygu Karahacıoğlu, Istanbul/TR
Faeze Salahshour, Teheran/IR
Federica Vernuccio, Palermo/IT
Francesca Castagnoli, London/UK
Francesco Matteini, Palermo/IT
Giorgia Porrello, Palermo/IT
Giulia Pilato, Palermo/IT
Hannah Perry, Hull/UK
Katarzyna Biernacka-Racicot, Lodz/PL
Katja De Paepe, Boston, MA/US
Luisa Tomaiuolo, Verona/IT
Maira Hameed, London/UK
Maite Urizar Gorosarri, Bilbao/ES
Mariasole Mazzola, Palermo/IT
Marta Duczkowska, Copenhagen/DK
Marta Zerunian, Rome/IT
Martina Pezzullo, Brussels/BE
Monica Milazzo, Palermo/IT
Natalia Henz Concatto, Porto Alegre/BR
Nino Bogveradze, Tbilisi/GE
Pablo Rodriguez Carnero, Madrid/ES
Sabrina Ando, São Paulo/BR
Soonaz Malekzadeh, Sion/CH
Stefano Lusi, Milan/IT
Ümmühan Ebru Karabulut, Istanbul/TR
Venkatesh Kasi, Coimbatore/IN