Athur Harikrishnan, President
09 January 2026
Happy New Year from ACPGBI
As we welcome 2026, I am delighted to extend my warmest wishes to all members of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland for a healthy, productive, and inspiring year ahead.
The new year brings fresh opportunities to advance our specialty and strengthen our community. Building on the successes of 2025, ACPGBI will continue to champion excellence in clinical practice, research, and education, while fostering collaboration across our membership.
This year, we are excited to launch several key initiatives. One of the initiatives is Virtual Fellowships in Ileoanal Pouch Surgery providing novel, accessible training opportunities for members seeking to deepen their expertise in this complex area.
As ACPGBI looks ahead, we are committed to driving progress in areas that matter most to our members and our patients. Our strategic focus will centre on three key priorities:
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Enhancing Membership Engagement – building stronger connections, improving value for members, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative community.
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Strengthening ACPGBI Research Programme – supporting innovation and evidence-based practice through high-quality research that shapes the future of colorectal care.
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Addressing Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer – responding to the growing challenge with targeted education, professional guidance, and research to improve outcomes for younger patients.
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These priorities reflect our vision for a vibrant, forward-thinking Association that leads in clinical excellence, research, and professional development. We will elaborate on these initiatives and strategies in detail in future communications.
Planning for our Annual Meeting in Belfast is underway, promising a dynamic and stimulating scientific programme.
In addition, registration is now open for the Advanced Coloproctology Course 2026 in April, with early bird rates available until 31st January so don’t miss the chance to secure your place.
Thank you for your continued commitment and support. I look forward to working together as we learn, innovate, and shape the future of colorectal surgery. Let’s make 2026 a year of progress and impact for our patients and our profession.
The ACPGBI team joins me in sending our best wishes to you all for a successful year ahead.
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