As we mark National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, ASGE is pleased to announce a generous donation of endoscopy equipment from Olympus Corporation of the Americas (Olympus). Valued at more than $1 million, the donation includes six EVIS X1™ endoscopy systems with compatible gastroscopes and colonoscopes featuring the latest Extended Depth of Field (EDOF™) technology.

Each year, ASGE organizes numerous hands-on courses at its Institute of Training and Technology outside Chicago to help gastroenterologists and GI fellows advance their clinical and procedural skills, including training in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).

The donated equipment will enhance these training programs, helping clinicians develop proficiency with advanced endoscopic technologies and improve patient outcomes.

“Olympus remains committed to advancing endoscopy-enabled care, and we are proud to work with an organization like ASGE whose mission aligns with our core values such as patient focus, innovation and impact,” said Jovan Reyerson, Sr. Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Olympus Corporation. “We’re pleased to provide state-of-the-art equipment to help advance the skills of GI endoscopists and support their ability to deliver exceptional patient care.”

“As part of our longstanding partnership, ASGE is pleased to receive six endoscopy towers from Olympus that will support education and hands-on training at the ASGE Institute of Training and Technology (IT&T). This advanced equipment will enhance the extensive portfolio of educational programs ASGE delivers to practicing gastrointestinal endoscopists, trainees and endoscopy team members,” said ASGE President Dr. Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE. “The IT&T features a state-of-the-art Bioskills Lab and Simulation Center serving approximately 1,200 learners annually, including nearly 500 first-year fellows. We are grateful for Olympus’s support, whose partnership is essential to advancing ASGE’s mission to improve digestive care.”

This new equipment will be used at upcoming Fellows courses, STAR Certificate courses and more.