Volume 20, Issue 2

In June 2023, SciCom selected a joint proposal from Shaji Sebastian (then a ClinCom Member, now a Governing Board Member) and the H-ECCO Chair, Aart Mookhoek, addressing the present and future directions of artificial intelligence (AI) in IBD at the frontiers of imaging (endoscopy, radiology, histology), big data, predictive models, drug discovery and both ethical and regulatory considerations.

During ECCO’25, the ECCO Clinical Research Committee (ClinCom) took the lead in organising two highly engaging and insightful educational sessions: the 6th School for Clinical Trialists and the 1st Educational Course for Industry Partners.

During the recent ECCO Congress in Berlin, EpiCom bade farewell to Sophie Restellini, Kristine Allin and Ravi Misra, while warmly welcoming three new members to the Committee.

The 74th ECCO Educational Workshop was held in Katowice, Poland, on April 26, 2025. Organised by ECCO Poland National Representatives Magdalena Gawron-Kiszka and Piotr Eder, the event welcomed ECCO Members eager to explore current challenges in IBD management.

I am delighted to share some exciting updates regarding our e-Learning platform. As we embrace the vibrant seasons of spring and summer, I encourage you to take advantage of the latest content we have recently added to the e-Library, including the latest Abstracts and Presentations from the ECCO’24 Congress. I am pleased to announce the introduction of new and updated content on our e-Learning platform:

One of ECCO’s most impactful contributions to the IBD Community lies in the development of evidence-based guidelines and topical reviews—critical tools that inform and guide clinical decision-making and elevate standards of care.