Dr Amelia Kellar

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Dr. Kellar is the Director of Pediatric Intestinal Ultrasound, Co-Director of the Pediatric IBD Program and is cross-appointed to both Pediatric and Adult Gastroenterology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Kellar is one of few certified intestinal ultrasonographers and trainers with the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS). She is the Chair of Research for iUSCAN (the North American subdivision of IBUS). Her research interests include intestinal ultrasound, novel and dual advanced therapies and clinical trials.

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Defining Radiological Healing in Perianal Fistulizing Crohn's Disease: A TOpClass Global Expert Delphi Consensus

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A global expert consensus defining what constitutes radiological healing and improvement on MRI in perianal Crohn’s disease, establishing clear, standardised criteria to guide both clinical assessment and research outcomes.

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Perianal Fistulising Crohn’s Disease – Associated anorectal and fistula cancers: Systematic Review and Expert Consensus

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A global TOpClass review and expert consensus outlining the small but significant risk of anorectal and fistula-associated cancers in long-standing perianal Crohn’s disease, with practical guidance on risk awareness and prompt investigation of new or changing perianal symptoms.

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TOpClass Consortium Meeting at ECCO 2026

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TOpClass Consortium Meeting at ECCO on 19^th February 2026 – click for further information. (after click, it should take them to the upcoming events tab)

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University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, U.S.A

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City: Chicago | Country: USA

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