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 Culture, a special highlight session for the Black/African American community.
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| Time | Program Details |
| 9 - 9:30 a.m. ET | Morning of Culture: Meet and Greet! |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. ET | Morning of Culture Program |
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. ET | Break |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | General Session: Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 10:45 - 10:50 a.m. ET | Welcome |
| 10:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET | General Session I |
| 12:20 - 12:50 p.m. ET | Lunch Break |
| 12:50 - 2 p.m. ET | Breakout Sessions |
| 2 - 2:10 p.m. ET | Break |
| 2:10 - 3:30 p.m. ET | General Session II |
| 3:30 p.m. ET | Adjourn |
| For full detailed agenda: Click Here | |
| Program Details |
| 9 - 9:30 a.m. ET Morning of Culture Meet & Greet |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. ET Morning of Culture Program |
| 10:30 - 10:45 ET Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. ET General Session: Registration/Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 10:45 - 10:50 a.m. ET Welcome |
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10:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. ET General Session I |
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12:20 - 12:50 p.m. ET Lunch |
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12:50 - 2 p.m. ET Breakouts |
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2 - 2:10 p.m. ET Break |
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2:10 - 3:30 p.m. ET General Session II |
| 3:30 p.m.ET Adjourn |
| For full detailed agenda: Click Here |
Morning of Culture
IBD Education for the Black/African American Community
 Moderated by: Donna Ethridge Patient Advocate |
 Presented by: Ariel Jordan, MD University of Michigan |
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET
How IBD Impacts the Black/African American Community
During this program, attendees will be able to hear from an IBD healthcare expert, connect with other patients and caregivers, and build a local support community.
 Jeremy Adler, MD University of Michigan ICN Representative |
 Mehwish Ahmed, MD University of Michigan |
 Shrinivas Bishu, MD University of Michigan |
 Kristen Cares, MD Children's Hospital of Michigan |
 Jessica Douglass, AGPCNP-BC Bronson Healthcare |
 Donna Ethridge IBD Patient Advocate |
 Rebecca Ham, PharmD University of Michigan |
 Ariel Jordan, MD University of Michigan |
 Justin Lin, MD University of Michigan |
 Tony Lulgjuraj, MD Children's Hospital of Michigan |
 Jessica Naftaly, Ph.D. University of Michigan |
 Jason Schairer, MD Henry Ford Health System |
 Molly Stone, MD University of Michigan |
 Amanda Veeneman, AGNP-C Bronson Healthcare |
 Kendra Weekley, RD Cleveland Clinic |
 Melanie Woods University of Michigan |
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Session Slides
To view a copy of session slides, click here
Check-In
Morning of Culture check-in begins at 9 a.m. ET
MyIBD Learning: Detroit check-in begins at 10:15 a.m. ET
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
Schoolcraft College - VisTaTech Center is located at 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Parking
Complementary parking is available on site.
Hotel Accommodations
For out of town guests, a special room rate is available at the Hyatt Place Detroit-Livonia. For more information click 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 will be available for the Morning of Culture program. A boxed lunch will be available during the general session. 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.
Jeremy Adler, MD, MSc University of Michigan ICN Representative |
Shrinivas Bishu, MD University of Michigan |
Kristen Cares, MD Children's Hospital of Michigan |
Tony Lulgjuraj, MD Children's Hospital of Michigan |
Michelle Muza-Moons, MD, PhD University of Michigan Health West |
Jessica Naftaly, PhD University of Michigan |
Jason Schairer, MD Henry Ford Health System |
For more information, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald, Senior Manager, Education & Engagement at [email protected].
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