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 Hispanic/Latino patients and caregivers.
| Time | Program Details |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET | Morning of Community Check-in & Visit Exhibits |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET | Morning of Community Session |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. ET | General Session Check-in & Visit Exhibits |
| 10:35 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. ET | Welcome & General Session 1 |
| 11:55 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET | Lunch Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. ET | General Session 2: Adult & Pediatric Breakout Sessions |
| 1:35 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET | Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. ET | Patient Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET | Closing Remarks & Adjourn |
| For the detailed agenda: Click Here | |
| Program Details |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET Morning of Community Check-in & Visit Exhibits |
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9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET Morning of Community Session |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. ET General Session Check-in & Visit Exhibits |
| 10:35 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. ET Welcome & General Session 1 |
| 11:55 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET Lunch Break & Visit Exhibits |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. ET |
| 1:35 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. ET Break & Visit Exhibits |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. ET Patient Panel Discussion |
| 2:25 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET Closing Remarks & Adjourn |
| For the detailed agenda: Click Here |
Morning of Community:
IBD Education for Hispanic/Latino Patients & Caregivers
 Moderated by: Maria Lester Nemours Children's Health ICN Representative - PFAC |
 Presented by: Michelle Rosario, MD USF Health |
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET
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.
 Kalee Eichelberger, RD, LDN, CNSC Coram CVS |
 Jorge Marcet, MD University of South Florida |
 Pablo Palomo, MD Nemours Children's Health ICN Representative |
 Angela Pham, MD University of Florida Health ICN Representative |
 Siobhan Proksell, MD University of Miami Health System |
 Jennifer Seminerio, MD USF Health |
 Charles Sninsky, MD Digestive Disease Associates |
 Krista Terracina, MD University of Florida Health |
Presentation Slides
To access PDFs of the slides that were presented during the conference, click here.
Check-In
Registration for the Morning of Community begins at 9:00 a.m. ET, and registration for the General Session begins at 10:00 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
Margaritaville Resort Orlando is located at 8000 Fins Up Circle; Kissimmee, FL 34747. If you wish to reserve a hotel room at the venue, click Ticket to Paradise to reserve using our special discount code!
Parking
Self-parking is FREE of charge. Upon arrival at the venue, feel free to self-park in the open lot along the side of the property, and then enter the venue through the main lobby. If you prefer to valet park, there is a $35 charge for valet parking.
COVID-19 Related Safety Protocols
- Masks are recommended but not required.
- Please practice social distancing whenever possible.
- Cleaning of guest space will be provided.
Refreshments
A light breakfast will be available during registration, and a buffet-style lunch will be served during the break. If you have specific dietary needs, you are welcome to bring your own food/beverage to the venue.
Picture/Video Disclaimer
Photographs and/or video may 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.
 Christina Bauer, MD Prisma Health |
 Robin Dalal, MD Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
 Tanvi Dhere, MD Emory University School of Medicine |
 Erin Forster, MD Medical University of South Caroliba |
 Benjamin Gold, MD GI Care for Kids ICN Representative |
 Sara Horst, MD Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
 Heba Iskandar, MD Emory Healthcare |
 Jami Kinnucan, MD Mayo Clinic |
 Nancy McGreal, MD Duke Health ICN Representative |
 Lybil Mendoza Alvarez, MD Le Bonheur Children's Hospital ICN Representative |
 Joanna Barbara Niklinska-Schirtz, MD Emory School of Medicine ICN Representative |
 Angela Pham, MD University of Florida Health ICN Representative |
 Siobhan Proksell, MD University of Miami Health System |
 Kirk Russ, MD UAB Medicine |
 Jennifer Seminerio-Diehl, MD USF Health |
 Charles Sninsky, MD Digestive Disease Associates |
 David Weinstein, MD Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology |
 Douglas Wolf, MD Atlanta Gastroenterology, United Digestive |
For more information, please contact Anthony Campo, Senior Manager of Education & Engagement, at [email protected].
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