MyIBD Learning: Chicago

October 14, 2023
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Improve care now

Join us for a day of learning and connecting IBD patients and caregivers of all ages with helpful resources and the latest research, treatments, and therapies for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.  Don’t miss our special breakout session for diverse communities, Representation Matters: Expanding Diversity in Research for New IBD Therapies.

Agenda

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Time Program Details
8:30 - 9 a.m. CT Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking
9 - 9:05 a.m. CT Welcome
9:05 - 10:20 a.m. CT General Session
10:20 - 10:40 a.m. CT Q & A Panel
10:40 - 10:55 a.m. CT Break
11 - 11:25 a.m. CT Breakout Session I
11:30 - 11:55 a.m. CT Breakout Session II
12 - 12:25 p.m. CT Breakout Session III
12:30 - 12:50 p.m. CT Q & A Panel
12:50 p.m. CT Closing
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Program Details
8:30 – 9 a.m. CT
Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking
9 - 10:40 a.m. CT
Welcome & General Session
10:40 - 10:55 a.m. CT
Break & Visit Exhibits
11 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. CT
Adult-specific & Pediatric-specific Breakout Sessions
12:25 - 12:50 p.m. CT 
Q & A Panel
12:50 p.m. CT
Adjourn
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Special Highlight Session

Representation Matters: Expanding Diversity in Research on New IBD Therapies

11:30 - 11:55 a.m. CT

 

Okafor

 

Chinelo Okafor, MD, FAAP (she/her/hers)

Medical Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Advocate Children’s Hospital

During this session, attendees will be able to hear from an IBD healthcare expert who will discuss the importance of clinical trials and its benefits to diverse communities.  

 

 

Speakers
Rebecca Casini, DO

Rebecca Casini, DO

NorthShore University HealthSystem

ICN Representative

Cleveland

Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD

The University of Chicago Medicine 

Cordova

 Jonathan Cordova, DO

NorthShore University HealthSystem

ICN Representative

Naik

Amar Naik, MD

Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition

Okafor

Chinelo Okafor, MD

Advocate Children's Hospital

runde

Joseph Runde, DO

Ann & Robert H. Lurie

Children's Hospital of Chicago

ICN Representative

Stein

Daniel Stein, MD

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

Welstead

Lori Welstead, RD

The University of Chicago Medicine

Yen

Eugene Yen, MD

Northwestern Medicine

 

Event Day

Check-In

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. CT

 

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please sign up for one of our designated slots here.

 

Getting to the Venue

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago is just five minutes from O’Hare International Airport and steps from the Chicago CTA Blue Line. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle to and from O'Hare. 

 

Parking

Parking is available on-site at a discounted rate of $17.00/vehicle for conference attendees.

Additional public parking is available across the street at the East Parking Garage.

 

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago - discounted hotel rate

Rooms are available to conference attendees, at a discounted rate. Learn more here

 

COVID-19 Related Safety Protocols

  • Masks are optional
  • Please practice social distancing whenever possible
  • Frequent cleaning & sanitizing of guest space will be provided
  • Hand sanitizing stations available throughout the event space

Refreshments

A continental breakfast with gluten free/vegetarian options will be served. Refreshments & Coffee service will be available throughout the day. We will do our best to offer a variety of options for different dietary needs. If you have specific needs, you are welcome to bring your own food/beverage to the venue.

 

Picture/Video Disclaimer

Photographs and/or video will be taken at this program. By attending this program, you grant full permission to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation for the free use of your picture and voice in any broadcast, telecast, print account or any other account in any medium of this event, and acknowledge that the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation does hereby have the unrestrained right in perpetuity to own, utilize, or alter any such pictures or video of me, in any manner it may see fit and for any purpose whatsoever.

Executive Planning Committee
  Course Directors  
Cohen

 

Russell D. Cohen, MD

The University of Chicago Medicine

Michele Rubin

 

Michele Rubin, APN, CSN, CGRN

The University of Chicago Medicine

Yen

 

Eugene Yen, MD

Northwestern Medicine

  Patient and Caregiver Program Co-Chairs  
Cordova

 

Jonathan Cordova, DO

NorthShore University HealthSystem

ICN Representative

 

 

Naik

 

Amar Naik, MD

Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition

Contact

For more information, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald, Senior Manager, Education & Engagement at [email protected].

 

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Supporters

Thank you to the following supporters:

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