In the world of healthcare and research, there are individuals who stand out as true pioneers, disruptors, and visionaries. Caren Heller, MD, MBA, Chief Scientific Officer of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, is undoubtedly one of the...
This summer, five interns have joined the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to help advance our mission to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of children and adults living with these diseases.
In honor of National Intern D...
Going back to school can be an exciting time for students, marked by the anticipation of reuniting with classmates and teachers after the summer and starting a new grade. However, as the new school year approaches, it’s crucial to address the unique challenges faced by K-12 st...
After more than 30 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, I remain inspired by the power of the patient voice and experience in driving research, innovation, and awareness. I just completed my first year with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and have seen this first-ha...
Dewey Thom running during a Team Challenge Event
When Dewey Thom was a teenager in the 1970s, he started experiencing stomach pains, which led to a series of invasive tests over a period of many months. Finally, his gastroenterologist told him he had ulcerative colitis...
On a warm Wednesday morning in late May, healthcare advocates from across the country joined the Foundation at United Healthcare’s headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota to protest a forthcoming policy that would have expanded prio...
Q & A with Dietitian Kelly Issokson
Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, is a clinical dietitian at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. She is a nutrition expert and IBD-focused dietitian. Ms. Issokson also helps patients with other GI co...
More than 10 million people worldwide experience the physical, psychological, and financial burdens of living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Every year on May 19...
Care for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can be expensive. If it affects you or someone you love, you already know just how expensive it can be. A 2019 study showed that annual healthcare costs for people with inflammatory b...
The scientific community has made significant progress in the treatment of IBD over the past decade, particularly with the emergence of biologic medications for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. However, despite thes...
