Workshop Date
November 13 - 14, 2025
Workshop Venue
Thagaste BV
Academiestraat
9000 Ghent, Belgium
Workshop Language
The workshop will be held in English.
This workshop is organised by ESGAR, an EACCME Trusted Provider.
Local Organiser
Isabelle De Kock
Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium
Scientific Coordinators
Isabelle De Kock
Ghent University Hospital
Ghent, Belgium
Andrew Plumb
University College Hospital
London, United Kingdom
Workshop Faculty
G. Bhatnagar, Surrey / UK
I. De Kock, Ghent / BE
N. Grunshaw, Cumbria/UK
T. Lobaton Ortega, Ghent / BE
C. Maaser, Lueneburg / DE
A. Plumb, London / UK
M. Pruijt, Amsterdam / NL
P. Paolantonio, Rome / IT
J. Puylaert, The Hague / NL
J. Rimola, Barcelona / ES
M. Scharitzer, Vienna / AT
J. Stoker, Amsterdam / NL
S. Taylor, London / UK
Description
This two-day, hands-on intensive course on small bowel imaging will focus on inflammatory bowel disease. Participants will gain practical insights into the use of intestinal ultrasound and MR enterography for assessing disease activity, monitoring and detecting complications. The course will also cover strategies for optimising patient preparation and image acquisition. The format of the workshop will feature a combination of formal lectures, interactive case discussions, and hands-on ultrasound training with live patients.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 (Group 1) / November 14 (Group 2)
| 09:00 | Welcome remarks | I. De Kock, Ghent/BE | ||
| 09:05 | Session 1: Introduction and activity assessment – MR room with workstations | |||
| 09:05 | CT/MR enterography | S. Taylor, London/UK | ||
| 09:30 | Pacsbin familiarisation | M. Scharitzer, Vienna/AT | ||
| 09:40 | Disease activity assessment in Crohn’s disease | P. Paolantonio, Rome/IT | ||
| 10:10 | Assessing response to treatment in Crohn’s disease | J. Stoker, Amsterdam/NL | ||
| 10:40 | Break | |||
| 11:10 | Case based discussion 1 – MR room with workstations | |||
| 11:10 | Case based discussion: Activity Assessment | P. Paolantonio, Rome/IT | ||
| 12:00 | Case based discussion: Response Assessment | J. Stoker, Amsterdam/NL | ||
| 12:50 | Q & A | All speakers | ||
| 13:00 | Lunch Break | |||
| 14:00 | S2: Inflammatory bowel disease - part I Moderator: TBD | |||
| 14:00 | Intestinal complications in Crohn’s disease | J. Rimola, Barcelona/ES | ||
| 14:30 | Surgical planning and post-operative assessment | M. Scharitzer, Vienna/AT | ||
| 15:00 | Q & A | All speakers | ||
| 15:15 | Break | |||
| 15:45 | Case based discussion 2 – MR room with workstations | |||
| 15:45 | Case based discussion: Intestinal complications | J. Rimola, Barcelona/ES | ||
| 16:35 | Case based discussion: Surgical planning and post-operative | M. Scharitzer, Vienna/AT | ||
| 17:20 | Q & A | All speakers | ||
| 17:30 | Wrap up / Closing remarks | A. Plumb, London/UK & I. De Kock, Ghent/BE | ||
November 13, 2025 (Group 2) / November 14 (Group 1) | ||||
| 09:00 | Welcome remarks (both groups - big room) | I. De Kock, Ghent/BE | ||
| 09:05 | Session 1: Introduction (US room) | |||
| 09:05 | Normal anatomy and basic bowel ultrasound technique | T. Lobaton Ortega, Ghent/BE | ||
| 09:20 | Clinical integration of IUS | T. Lobaton Ortega, Ghent/BE | ||
| 09:40 | Hands-on scanning session 1 - US room | N. Grunshaw, G. Bhatnagar, C. Maaser, M. Pruijt, J. Puylaert | ||
| 10:40 | Break | |||
| 11:10 | Session 2: Crohn’s disease | |||
| 11:10 | IUS for disease activity assessment | G. Bhatnagar, Surrey/UK | ||
| 11:30 | Detection of complications | C. Maaser, Lueneburg/DE | ||
| 11:50 | Q&A | |||
| 12:00 | Hands-on scanning session 2 – US room Crohn’s disease | N. Grunshaw, G. Bhatnagar, C. Maaser, | ||
| 13:00 | Lunch break | |||
| 14:00 | Session 3: Ulcerative colitis / IBD reporting and mimics | |||
| 14:00 | IUS in ulcerative colitis | M. Pruijt, Amsterdam/NL | ||
| 14:20 | How to report your findings | N. Grunshaw, Cumbria/UK | ||
| 14:40 | IBD mimics | J. Puylaert, The Hague/NL | ||
| 15:00 | Q&A | |||
| 15:15 | Break | |||
| 15:45 | Hands-on scanning session 3 – US room Ulcerative colitis | N. Grunshaw, G. Bhatnagar, C. Maaser, M. Pruijt, J. Puylaert | ||
| 16:45 | Video library (detection - complications – IBD mimics) | G. Bhatnagar, Surrey/UK | ||
| 17:30 | Wrap up / Closing remarks | A. Plumb, London/UK & I. De Kock, Ghent/BE | ||
Registration
Registration Fees
| Radiologists, Physicians | Radiologists in Training (Residents) | ||
| ESGAR Member | € 790.00 | ESGAR Member | € 490.00 |
| Non Member | € 990.00 | Non Member | € 690.00 |
Registration fee includes
- Live access to lectures and interactive case discussions
- CME certificate
- Access to full workshop content after the workshop for a certain period of time
The number of participants per workshop is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Together with the registration payment is necessary. Registrations as radiologist in training (Residents) or Radiographer must be accompanied by a confirmation of the head of the department confirming the status as Resident or Radiographer.
CME Accreditation
An application will be made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event. The EACCME is an institution of the UEMS (www.uems.eu).
Accommodation
The following hotels which are located near by the workshop's venue can be proposed to the participants:
1. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof Ghent
2. NH Gent Belfort
3. Hotel de Flandre
Please book early in order to ensure availability.
City Information
Ghent is a city in Belgium, located in the Flemish part of the country. With a population of around 260,000, it is known for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and its status as a university town, home to Ghent University.
Language: Dutch (Flemish)
Time Zone: UTC+1 (Winter), UTC+2 (Summer)
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz AC
Country Dialing Code: +32
Closest Airport: Brussels Airport (about 55 km away)
How to reach the venue from the Airport:
Total Duration: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Cost: ~€17-€20
From Brussels Airport to Gent-Sint-Pieters Station:
- The Brussels Airport-Zaventem train station is located beneath the terminal (Level -1).
- Take a direct Intercity (IC) train to Gent-Sint-Pieters. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes about 54 minutes.
- You can buy tickets from vending machines at the station or online at Belgian Rail.
From Gent-Sint-Pieters Station to Thagaste:
By Tram:
- Exit the train station and take Tram 1 towards "Evergem" or "Wondelgem".
- Get off at "Gravensteen" stop (about 15 minutes).
- Walk 5 minutes:
- Head into Burgstraat, turn right into Jan Breydelstraat, which leads into Academiestraat.
- Thagaste is on the right-hand side.