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.
Keren Appel, MD Children's Hospital of Orange County ICN Representative |
Robert Fearn, MD University of California, Irvine |
Kenneth Grant, MD Children's Hospital of Orange County ICN Representative |
Rashmi Kumar, MD Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
Berkeley Limketkai, MD University of California Los Angeles
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Nicole E Lopez, MD University of California San Diego Health System |
Florence-Damilola Oyinola Odufalu, MD University of Southern California |
Mark Salem, MD University of California, Irvine |
YiMin Teo, RD Cedars Sinai |
Eric A. Vasiliauskas, MD Cedars Sinai |
Renee H Visser, MSN, RN, CWON Scripps |
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Check-In
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. PT
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact Aarushi Malhotra at [email protected].
Getting to the Venue
Experience a tranquil retreat overlooking picturesque waterfront views of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve at Newport Beach Marriott Bayview. The all-suites family hotel is perfect for soaking up the sun on one of the area's many beaches or for exploring popular local destinations near the hotel, including Balboa Pier, Fashion Island, UC Irvine and Costa Mesa.
Parking
There is complementary parking on site!
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
Lunch buffet 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.
Kelly Issokson, MS, RD, CNSC Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
Donald R. Abrahm, MD Hoag |
Keren Appel, MD Children's Hospital of Orange County ICN Representative |
Brigid S. Boland, MD UC San Diego Health |
Teresa R Carroll, APRN PGNA Las Vegas ICN Representative |
Kim DeLiema, LCSW Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
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Kenneth Grant, MD Children's Hospital of Orange County ICN Representative |
Chelsea Honrath, RDN Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
Caroline Hwang, MD Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
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Rashmi Kumar, MD Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
Berkeley Limketkai, MD University of California Los Angeles |
Rebecca Matro, MD Scripps Health |
Nimisha Parekh, MD University of California Irvine |
Lenni Pearson, RN-BSN Hoag Digestive Health Institute |
David A. Tessler, DO, FACG, FACOI Central Arizona Medical Associates |
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Mark Salem, MD University of California, Irvine |
Valery C Vilchez, MD University of California Irvine |
Janette Villalon, PA-C University of California Irvine |
For more information, please contact Aarushi Malhotra, Associate Director, Education & Engagement at [email protected].
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