News Archive

Remembering Professor Angelita Habr-Gama: A Pioneer of Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer

The ACPGBI was saddened to learn of the death of Professor Angelita Habr-Gama. Few individuals have had such a profound influence on the care of patients with rectal cancer. Through determination, careful observation and the courage to... Read more

3 Jun 2026

Neil Smart Consultant International Travelling Award

Honouring the collaborative and educational values epitomised by Professor Neil Smart

ACPGBI is delighted to announce a new annual award, created as a legacy activity to honour the collaborative and educational values epitomised by Professor Neil Smart. The Award enables established colorectal consultants... Read more

2 Jun 2026

Reflections on the 2026 ACPGBI–ASCRS Travelling Fellowship Experience

Lillian Reza, 2026 ACPGBI–ASCRS Travelling Fellow

Innovation, translational science, and robotics were central themes throughout my two weeks in the United States as the 2026 ACPGBI–ASCRS Travelling Fellow. However, I was most struck by the incredible people who shaped my... Read more

1 Jun 2026

ACPGBI Committee Spotlight: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Subcommittee

The ACPGBI Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Subcommittee continues to support and advance excellence in the surgical management of IBD across the UK, promoting high-quality care, innovation, and collaboration within the multidisciplinary IBD... Read more

22 May 2026

Virtual Travelling Fellowship in Ileo-anal Pouch (IPAA) Surgery

Application deadline: Friday 31 July 2026

We are delighted to launch the Virtual Travelling Fellowship in Ileo-anal Pouch (IPAA) Surgery, a new collaborative educational initiative between The Dukes' Club and The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) IBD... Read more

21 May 2026