Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract -- Upper GI Disorders; Gastropareis (with limited reference of GERD and PUD) -- Post Operative Ileus: Pathophysiology, current therapeutic approaches -- Constipation & Diarrhea: Pathophysiology, current therapeutic approaches -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Pathophysiology, current therapeutic approaches -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathophysiology, current therapeutic approaches -- Pediatric GI Tract: pharmacological management of children with functional abdominal pain disorders -- Sex-Related Differences in GI Disorders -- Abnormal barrier function in GI Disorders -- Role of stress, anxiety and depression in the Pathophysiology of GI Disorders -- The Neuroimmune Function of the Gut -- Gut Microbiome, Probiotics and prebiotics -- Critical Evaluation of animal models of gastrointestinal disorders -- Serotonergic Mechanisms regulating the GI tract: experimental evidence and therapeutic relevance -- Cannabinoids receptors in regulating the GI tract: experimental evidence and therapeutic relevance -- Insights into the role of opioid receptors in the GI tract: experimental evidence and therapeutic relevance -- Ghrelin and motilin as targets to treat GI Disorders -- Centrally targeted pharmacotherapy for treated chronic abdominal pain.