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IUS Congress 2027

Intestinal Ultra

Sonography.

A complete metamorphosis — two days redefining non-invasive monitoring in inflammatory bowel disease, through live scanning, advanced imaging, and international expertise.

DATES

28–29 January

2027

LOCATION

Dibit 1

San Raffaele Hospital, Milan

ACCREDITATION

ECM Credit

Continuing medical education

overview

An integrated view of non-invasive IBD care.

The scientific program is designed to provide an up-to-date and integrated overview of Crohn’s disease management, with a progressive focus on non-invasive techniques and intestinal ultrasound as a key tool in daily clinical practice.

The meeting opens with an introductory session addressing the paradigm shift in IBD management, followed by a session dedicated to the assessment of Crohn’s disease — bridging endoscopy with ultrasound-based imaging.

A distinctive feature of the program is the series of live sessions, offering direct comparison between diagnostic modalities and their real-world clinical application. The second part focuses on advanced applications — SICUS and CEUS — and closes with a panel discussion synthesizing the key learnings among international experts.

Format

2 full days

Live session

6 IUS / TPUS / Colonoscopy

Scientific session

4 session

International faculty

20+ speakers

Venue

DIBIT 1 – San Raffaele Hospital, Milan

INSTITUTIONAL PATRONAGE

Endorsed by

interntional bowel
Tor vergata univesità
IRCCS San Raffaele
Università san raffaele

Scientific Directors

Led by the field's leading voices.

Mariangela Allocca, Milan, Italy

Mariangela Allocca

Milan, Italy

Gastroenterologist, Head of the Functional Unit dedicated to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD/MICI), Unit of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital.
Emma Calabrese, Rome, Italy

Emma Calabrese

Rome, Italy

Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Department of Gastroenterology, Policlinico Tor Vergata.
David Rubin, Chicago, USA

David Rubin

Chicago, USA

Professor of Medicine; Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, University of Chicago.

scientific program

Two days, four sessions, six live cases.

Every session pairs theory with practice — live ultrasound and colonoscopy run alongside the talks that frame them.

12:30 - 12:40
Welcome & Introduction

Mariangela Allocca (Milan) · Emma Calabrese (Rome)

12:40 - 13:00
Changing paradigms in IBD management: the central role of non-invasive monitoring

David Rubin (Chicago, USA)

Session 1 — Assessment of CD

Chairs: David Rubin (Chicago) · Mariangela Allocca (Milan)

13:00 - 13:20
From endoscopy to ultrasound: scoring disease activity in CD

Gabriele Dragoni (Florence, Italy)

13:20 - 14:00
Live IUS

Francesca Zorzi (Rome), Alessandra Zilli (Milan), Cristina Bezzio (Milan), Sara Massironi (Milan)

14:00 - 14:20
Beyond inflammation: the role of IUS in Assessing Bowel Damage

Carolina Palmela (Lisboa, Portugal)

14:20 - 15:00
Live Colonoscopy

Ferdinando D'Amico, Virginia Solitano, Federica Furfaro, Tommaso Parigi (all Milan)

15:00 - 15:30
Coffe Break

...

15:30 - 15:50
Treat-To-Target in IBD: The STRIDE evolution

Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet (Chicago, USA)

Session 2 — Advanced IUS in CD

Chairs: Fernando Magro (Porto) · Marla Dubinsky (New York)

15:50 - 16:10
SICUS in IBD: indications and clinical applications

Emma Calabrese (Rome, Italy)

16:10 - 16:40
Live IUS

Francesca Zorzi (Rome), Federica Furfaro (Milan), Alessandra Zilli (Milan), Cristina Bezzio (Milan)

16:40 - 17:00
CEUS in IBD: indications and clinical applications

Mirella Fraquelli (Milan, Italy)

17:00 - 17:30
Live IUS

Francesca Zorzi (Rome), Federica Furfaro (Milan), Alessandra Zilli (Milan), Cristina Bezzio (Milan), Sara Massironi (Milan)

17:30 - 18:00
Panel discussion — Lessons from the live cases

Francesca Zorzi, Federica Furfaro, Alessandra Zilli, Cristina Bezzio (All Milan)

18:00 - 18:10
Summary and closing remarks

Mariangela Allocca (Milan) · Emma Calabrese (Rome)

08:10 - 08:20
Welcome & Introduction

Mariangela Allocca (Milan), Emma Calabrese (Rome), Silvio Danese (Milan)

08:20 - 08:40
Changing paradigms in UC: from mucosal to transmural disease

Marla Dubinsky (New York, USA)

Session 3 — Assessment of UC

Chairs: Laurent Peyrin-Biroulet (Chicago, USA) – Emma Calabrese (Rome) · 

08:40 - 09:00
From endoscopy to ultrasound: scoring disease activity in UC

Tommaso Innocenti (Florence, Italy)

09:00 - 09:30
Live IUS

Francesca Zorzi (Rome), Alessandra Zilli (Milan), Cristina Bezzio (Milan), Sara Massironi (Milan)

09:30 - 09:50
Monitoring and treatment response in UC

Noa Krugliak Cleveland (Chicago, USA)

09:50 - 10:20
Live Colonoscopy

Ferdinando D'Amico, Virginia Solitano, Federica Furfaro, Tommaso Parigi (all Milan)

10:20 - 10:50
Coffe Break

...

Session 4 — Advanced applications and future perspectives

Chairs: Alessandro Armuzzi (Milan) · Gionata Fiorino (Rome)

10:50 - 11:10
Transperineal ultrasound in IBD: indications and clinical applications

Mariangela Allocca (Milan, Italy)

11:10 - 11:40
Live TPUS

Francesca Zorzi (Rome), Federica Furfaro (Milan), Alessandra Zilli (Milan), Cristina Bezzio (Milan)

11:40 - 12:00
Intestinal ultrasound in clinical trials: towards new endpoints

Rune Wilkens (Copenhagen, Denmark)

12:00 - 12:20
The VECTORS Trial: Rationale, Design, and Potential Impact

Vipul Jairath (Toronto, Canada)

12:20 - 12:40
Shaping the future of IUS: unmet needs, innovation and artificial intelligence

Torsten Kucharzik (Lüneburg, Germany)

12:40 - 13:00
Panel discussion — Lessons from the live cases

Francesca Zorzi, Federica Furfaro, Alessandra Zilli, Cristina Bezzio (All Milan)

13:00 - 13:10
Summary and closing remarks

Mariangela Allocca (Milan) · Emma Calabrese (Rome)

Prefer the full printed program?

Download the complete PDF brochure with the detailed schedule for both days.

location

DIBIT 1, San Raffaele Hospital

Address

Via Olgettina, 58 — 20132 Milano (MI), Italy

Registration opens

12:30 · Wednesday 28 January 2027

Organization office

Materia Prima — +39 0363 184 8776 · materia1a.it

Travel & accommodation

Hotel recommendations and travel information will be shared closer to the event via the registration confirmation email.

From the first metamorphosis onward.

Revisit sessions and masterclasses from previous editions of the congress.

01

1st Edition

Milan · January 23–24, 2025

02

2nd Edition

Milan · January 28–29, 2026

3rd Edition

28–29 January 2027 · Milan

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Registration Tiers

Reserve your seat.

Choose the ideal participation method and secure your place for the third edition of Intestinal Ultra Sonography.

Medical Resident

€ 50,00

  • Full access to all conference sessions
  • Conference kit and personal badge
  • Coffee break
  • Certificate of participation

Professional Doctor

€ 100,00

  • Full access to all conference sessions
  • Conference kit and personal badge
  • Coffee break
  • Certificate of participation

others professions

€ 50,00

  • Full access to all conference sessions
  • Conference kit and personal badge
  • Coffee break
  • Certificate of participation

FAQs

Good to know.

Yes. The event is ECM-accredited for the relevant medical professions; accreditation details will be confirmed during on-site check-in.

Registration is handled through the official Materia Prima events page. Click “Register now” anywhere on this page to be redirected to the secure registration form.

Access to both congress days, all scientific sessions and live cases, congress materials, and coffee breaks. Full terms will be listed on the registration page.

Selected sessions from past editions are made available afterward — see the Archive section above. Details for this edition’s recordings will be announced closer to the event.

The organization office is Materia Prima — reachable at +39 0363 184 8776 or via materia1a.it.

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