New England Chapter

Join the Young Professionals' Community for our 14th annual event: A Gutsy Gathering for Crohn's & Colitis! We'll enjoy delicious food & drink, meaningful connection, and inspiration of hope toward a future free from IBD.

Recognition is provided to Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Center for Continuing Education.

For most teenagers, life is measured in school days, sports, and time with friends. For Jonathan Viliott, it has also been measured in doctor’s visits, uncertainty, and a diagnosis that changed everything.

Diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis at a young age, Ava Aponte has spent much of her childhood navigating challenges far beyond her years.

Alexandra “Lexi” Concannon was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2017 during a visit to Boston University School of Law, where she would later graduate in 2020. What began as a sudden and unexpected diagnosis soon became a defining part of her life.

Is Your Teen Navigating Life with Crohn’s or Colitis? Participate in a Paid, Non-Invasive Research Study