On January 1, 2025, the 17th edition of the Dr. Bares Award scientific competition was launched, which recognizes the best scientific articles at the international level in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, and works offering new perspectives on the role of these disciplines in metabolic health. This year, 70 scientific articles from 11 countries met the strict criteria for participation.
The competition has now entered the national evaluation phase. The best entries from each country, which will advance to the final international round of evaluation, are selected by independent and recognized experts in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology from the countries where the national evaluation takes place. The results of the national round will be published on the website www.dr-bares-award.com on December 23, 2025.
On March 7, 2026, an international committee will meet to select three winning scientific articles based on criteria such as the originality of the article, its contribution to current science, and its potential for practical application.