Consortium Members
The TOpClass consortium is an international collaboration that brings together world-class experts to advance understanding and management of perianal Crohn’s disease. Our research explores disease pathogenesis, classification of phenotypes, and how healing and outcomes can be measured more reliably across centres.
Bridging surgery, gastroenterology, radiology and translational science, we have developed practical, evidence-based tools that enhance patient care and bring greater consistency to research worldwide.
The Fistula Research Unit at St. Mark’s Hospital
City: London | Country: United Kingdom
The Fistula Research Unit at St. Mark’s Hospital is headed by Professor Ailsa Hart and Mr Phil Tozer. The centre has a strong history of championing research in the field of perianal Crohn’s Disease and progressing the medical and surgical management of perianal fistula.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
City: Cambridge | Country: United Kingdom
Dr Nuru Noor is a Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology based at the University of Cambridge in the UK. He also works as an Honorary Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit
Nottingham Fistula Research Group
City: London | Country: United Kingdom
The Fistula Research Group at the University of Nottingham and Motilent is at the forefront of research in perianal Crohn’s disease and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The Proctology Department at Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph
City: Paris | Country: France
The Proctology Department at Hôpital Paris Saint-Joseph is a department specialising in the medical, instrumental and surgical treatment of diseases of the anus.
Icahn School University Hospital of Ghent
City: Ghent | Country: Belgium
The perianal fistulizing Crohn’s disease clinical and research program at The Susan and Leonard Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center at Mount Sinai is co-led by gastroenterologist Dr. Serre-Yu Wong and colorectal surgeon Dr Sergey Khaitov.
