Volume 21, Issue 1

The latest ECCO Topical Review provides important, practice-oriented guidance on the increasingly recognised entity of drug-induced colitis (DIC), with a particular focus on immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-related disease. DIC is described as a heterogeneous condition that can mimic Inflammatory Bowel Disease both clinically and histologically, making diagnosis challenging. Multiple patterns may coexist, ranging from acute and chronic inflammation to microscopic or ischaemic features, none of which are fully specific.

Looking back at the ECCO Congress 2026, we are proud to highlight several successful N-ECCO programmes delivered in Stockholm this year. Once again, a large number of nurses from across the globe took the opportunity to engage in advancing IBD nursing. Let us take a moment to reflect on the different formats offered at the ECCO Congress: the 17th N-ECCO School, the 20th N-ECCO Network Meeting, and the 9th N-ECCO Research Forum.

The 11th D-ECCO Workshop took place in Stockholm in February 2026 as part of the ECCO Congress, bringing together dietitians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals with a shared interest in diet and nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The workshop once again highlighted the growing importance of nutritional science in IBD care, combining evidence-based updates with practical clinical insights and interactive discussion.

Iva Hojsak, who has recently joined the P-ECCO Committee, is a paediatric gastroenterologist and head of the Paediatric Department and deputy director of the Children's Hospital Zagreb, Croatia. Iva graduated from the Medical School of Zagreb, where she also received her PhD. She was subsequently elected as assistant professor at University of Zagreb Medical School and University of J.J. Strossmayer Medical School.

The 11th H-ECCO IBD Masterclass was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 08:00 to 17:15. As a cornerstone of the H-ECCO Committee’s educational initiatives, this masterclass was designed specifically for a multidisciplinary audience of histopathologists and clinicians. The course ensured a high level of professional engagement and shared foundational knowledge among all attendees.

Dear Friends, It was great to see so many familiar faces and to meet so many bright, new and enthusiastic Y-ECCO Members at the recent 21st ECCO Congress in Stockholm.