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. This year’s program includes our Morning of Community, a special highlight session for the Hispanic/Latino community.
| Time | Program Details |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. CT | Morning of Community |
| 9 – 9:55 a.m. CT | Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 9:55 – 10 a.m. CT | Welcome |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. CT | General Session I |
| 10:30 - 11 a.m. CT | General Session II |
| 11 - 11:30 a.m. CT | General Session III |
| 11:30 - 11:40 a.m. CT | Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. CT | Breakout Session I |
| 12:10 - 12:50 p.m. CT | Lunch Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 12:50 - 1:20 p.m. CT | Breakout Session II |
| 1:20 - 1:30 p.m. CT | Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. CT | General Session IV |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. CT | General Session V |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. CT | Q&A Panel Discussion |
| 3 p.m. CT | Program Closing |
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| Program Details |
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8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CT |
| 9 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. CT Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 9:55 a.m. – 10 a.m. CT Welcome |
| 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CT General Session I |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. CT General Session II |
| 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CT General Session III |
| 11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. CT Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. CT Breakout Session I |
| 12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. CT Lunch Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 12:50 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. CT Breakout Session II |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. CT General Session IV |
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2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. CT Q&A Panel Discussion |
| 3 p.m. CT Program Closing |
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Morning of Community:
IBD Education for Hispanic/Latino Patients & Caregivers
 Moderated by: Jorge Gonzalez |
 Presented by: Luis Sifuentes, MD University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. CT
How IBD Impacts Hispanic/Latino Patients & Caregivers
During this session, attendees will hear from an IBD healthcare expert, connect with other patients & caregivers, and build a local support community.
 Tasneem Ahmed, DO UT Southwestern Medical Center |
 Donna Bacchus, PhD, MSN, RN University of Texas at Arlington |
 Moheb Boktor, MD UT Southwestern Medical Center |
 Haiser Dao Campi, MD UT Heath San Antonio |
 Noelle Cordova, PharmD, BCACP UT Southwesten Medical Center |
 David Terence Dulaney, MD Brooke Army Medical Center |
 Catherine Grantham, MS, RD, CNSC, LN
Saint Francis Health System
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 Anish Patel, DO
Brooke Army Medical Center
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 Stevie Puckett-Perez, PhD, ABPP
Children's Medical Center Dallas
ICN Representative
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 Timothy Ritter, MD GI Alliance Research |
 Sindu Vellanki, MD Children's Medical Center Dallas ICN Representative |
Check-In
Registration begins at 9:00 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
Follow 183 East to Interstate 35/Stemmons Freeway South. Continue on the freeway to exit 430C for Wycliff Avenue. Turn left off exit. Travel under the bridge then turn left onto North Stemmons Freeway. The hotel entrance will be on the right.
Parking
Self-parking on site is $10.
COVID-19 Related Safety Protocols
- Masks are not required, but strongly recommended
- 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 light continental breakfast and lunch 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.
 Jose E. Aguirre, MD University of Texas Medical Branch |
Tasneem Ahmed, DO UT Southwestern Medical Center |
Moheb Boktor, MD UT Southwestern Medical Center |
Haiser Dao Campi, MD UT Heath San Antonio |
 Stacey Collins, MA, RDN/LD Stacey Collins Nutrition |
David Terence Dulaney, MD Brooke Army Medical Center |
 Christie Morrison, CRNP Texas Digestive Disease Consultants |
Anish Patel, DO Brooke Army Medical Center |
 Jacobo Santolaya, MD UT Southwester Medical Center ICN Representative |
 Richa Shukla, MD Baylor College of Medicine |
 Harry J. Thomas, MD Austin Gastroenterology |
For more information, please contact Aarushi Malhotra, Senior Manager, Education & Engagement at [email protected].
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