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Leaders in the field sharing authoritative insights and institutional best practices.

Christina Ha
Conference Coverage
Early Advanced Therapy and Postoperative Monitoring Emerge as Priorities in Updated Crohn’s Disease Guidance
12/16/2025
Christina Ha, MD
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the progressive nature of CD and the need for objective, individualized decision-making across disease stages.
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the progressive nature of CD and the need for objective, individualized decision-making across disease stages.
Dr Christina Ha reinforced the...
12/16/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Conference Coverage
Marla Dubinsky, MD, Reframes the First Steps in Crohn’s Disease
12/09/2025
Marla C. Dubinsky, MD
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at the Advances in IBD annual meeting that the time of diagnosis is a "golden moment" for the patient with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at the Advances in IBD annual meeting that the time of diagnosis is a "golden moment" for the patient with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease.
Dr Dubinsky told attendees at...
12/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Laura Raffals
Conference Coverage
Laura Raffals, MD, on Choosing Therapy for Crohn's After Initial Failure
12/09/2025
Laura Raffals
Dr Raffals explains a framework for choosing a second therapy for the patient with Crohn's disease who did not respond, or lost response, to the first therapy.
Dr Raffals explains a framework for choosing a second therapy for the patient with Crohn's disease who did not respond, or lost response, to the first therapy.
Dr Raffals explains a framework...
12/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Miguel Regueiro MD
Conference Coverage
Miguel Regueiro, MD, on Updates in Post-Operative Crohn's Disease
12/09/2025
Miguel D. Regueiro, MD
Dr Regueiro provides updates on the care--and possible prevention of recurrence—of Crohn's disease following surgery, from his presentation at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Dr Regueiro provides updates on the care--and possible prevention of recurrence—of Crohn's disease following surgery, from his presentation at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
Dr Regueiro provides updates on...
12/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
David Rubin
Conference Coverage
David Rubin, MD, on Tackling the Complications of Crohn's Disease
11/11/2025
David T. Rubin, MD
Dr Rubin reviews his lecture on managing the complications of Crohn's disease, from strictures and fibrosis to perianal disease, from the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Dr Rubin reviews his lecture on managing the complications of Crohn's disease, from strictures and fibrosis to perianal disease, from the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Dr Rubin reviews his lecture on...
11/11/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Florian Rieder, MD, on Stricturing and Penetrating Crohn's Disease
10/06/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Florian Rieder
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes...
10/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Shirley Cohen Mekelburg
Conference Coverage
Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD, on Penetrating and Stricturing Crohn's Disease
08/25/2025
Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg
Dr Cohen-Mekelburg recaps the key takeaways from her presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Detroit on managing penetrating and stricturing Crohn's disease and perianal disease.
Dr Cohen-Mekelburg recaps the key takeaways from her presentation at the AIBD regional meeting in Detroit on managing penetrating and stricturing Crohn's disease and perianal disease.
Dr Cohen-Mekelburg recaps the...
08/25/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Anita Afzali, MD, on the ACG Guidelines for Crohn's Disease
08/18/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Anita Afzali
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr...
08/18/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Tauseef Ali
Conference Coverage
Tauseef Ali, MD, on Penetrating and Stricturing Crohn's Disease
07/03/2025
Tauseef Ali
Dr Ali recaps his presentation from the AIBD Dallas regional meeting on the treatment of penetrating and stricturing Crohn's disease.
Dr Ali recaps his presentation from the AIBD Dallas regional meeting on the treatment of penetrating and stricturing Crohn's disease.
Dr Ali recaps his presentation...
07/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Miguel Regueiro MD
Conference coverage
Miguel Regueiro, MD, on Updates in Treatment of Perianal Crohn's Disease
05/12/2025
Miguel D. Regueiro, MD
Dr Regueiro reviews his presentation of the Patricia and Ralph Gianella lecture from DDW 2025 on the updates to the treatment algorithm for perianal Crohn's disease.
Dr Regueiro reviews his presentation of the Patricia and Ralph Gianella lecture from DDW 2025 on the updates to the treatment algorithm for perianal Crohn's disease.
Dr Regueiro reviews his...
05/12/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Latest News

Research Review
New Meta-Analysis Highlights Burden of MASLD Among IBD Patients
02/03/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from...
02/03/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Medicare Will Cover GLP-1s for Obesity Under Deal with Pharma
11/06/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said the new lower prices also will be provided for Medicaid programs, with prices and timing decided state by state as they opt in.
Administration officials said...
11/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Updated Indication for Upadacitinib in IBD
10/14/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for upadacitinib therapy among patients who have received any approved systemic therapy for IBD “in the event TNF blockers are clinically inadvisable."
The new indication allows for...
10/14/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Concomitant Medications Do Not Alter Efficacy of Advanced Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis, Study Finds
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that most baseline concomitant therapies do not require modification or exclusion when initiating advanced therapy in clinical trial settings.
New study findings suggest that...
09/18/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Persistent Prothrombotic State Observed in Patients With ASUC
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis remain at elevated thrombotic risk for up to 12 weeks post-hospitalization.
New findings show patients with...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Upadacitinib Improves Outcomes in Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease
09/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing Crohn’s disease achieved higher rates of fistula resolution and clinical response with upadacitinib versus placebo.
Patients with fistulizing...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Pelvic MRI Detects Subclinical Perianal Disease in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a diagnostic blind spot in pediatric CD management and supports adding baseline pelvic MRI to initial workup, even in the absence of perianal symptoms.
The study highlights a...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Mirikizumab Improves Quality of Life and Work Productivity in Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight mirikizumab as a therapeutic option that delivers not only symptom relief but also sustained improvements in quality of life and functional outcomes for patients with moderate to severe CD.
Study findings highlight...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Risankizumab Improves Symptom Resolution and Quality of Life in Ulcerative Colitis
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and sustained improvements in individual symptoms—including abdominal pain, bowel urgency, fecal incontinence, and sleep interruption
Risankizumab led to earlier and...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
Guselkumab Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety in Moderate-to-Severe Crohn’s Disease
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and multiplicity-controlled secondary endpoints, including clinical and endoscopic outcomes through 48 weeks.
The study met all primary and...
09/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Latest Podcasts

IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Florian Rieder, MD, on Stricturing and Penetrating Crohn's Disease
10/06/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Florian Rieder
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes...
10/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Anita Afzali, MD, on the ACG Guidelines for Crohn's Disease
08/18/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Anita Afzali
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr...
08/18/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Importance of Diet in the Management of Crohn's Disease
05/25/2023
Raymond Cross, MD; James D. Lewis
In the third episode of IBD Drive Time, host Raymond Cross, MD, discusses research into how diet can alleviate symptoms—or worsen disease—among patients with Crohn's disease with Dr James Lewis, who conducted the DINE-CD study.
In the third episode of IBD Drive Time, host Raymond Cross, MD, discusses research into how diet can alleviate symptoms—or worsen disease—among patients with Crohn's disease with Dr James Lewis, who conducted the DINE-CD study.
In the third episode of IBD...
05/25/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Saurabh Mehandru
Podcast
Saurabh Mehandru, MD, on Durability of Response to p19 Inhibitors in IBD
03/24/2023
Dr. Mehandru reviews the results of 3 pivotal clinical trials on p19 inhibitors where the drug effect was found to be sustained for an extended period following drug withdrawal.
Dr. Mehandru reviews the results of 3 pivotal clinical trials on p19 inhibitors where the drug effect was found to be sustained for an extended period following drug withdrawal.
Dr. Mehandru reviews the results...
03/24/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Sara Horst, MD, on Risankizumab for Crohn Disease
07/12/2022
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD, talk to Dr Sara Horst of Vanderbilt University about the newly approved IL-23 inhibitor, risankizumab, and its benefit in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, hosts Raymond Cross, MD, and Millie Long, MD, talk to Dr Sara Horst of Vanderbilt University about the newly approved IL-23 inhibitor, risankizumab, and its benefit in treating inflammatory bowel disease.
In this episode of IBD Drive...
07/12/2022
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Phillip Fleshner
Podcast
Phillip Fleshner, MD, on Perianal/Fistulizing Crohn's Disease
04/30/2022
In this podcast, Dr Phillip Fleshner, director of colorectal surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, discusses the complexities of medical and surgical treatment of perianal and fistulizing Crohn disease, which he spoke about...
In this podcast, Dr Phillip Fleshner, director of colorectal surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, discusses the complexities of medical and surgical treatment of perianal and fistulizing Crohn disease, which he spoke about...
In this podcast, Dr Phillip...
04/30/2022
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
David Schwartz, MD
Podcasts
David Schwartz, MD, on the ENTERPRISE Study of Vedolizumab for Perianal Crohn Disease
12/30/2021
In this podcast, Dr Schwartz, from Vanderbilt University, discusses the ENTERPRISE multinational program that examined the efficacy and safety of vedolizumab for perianal Crohn’s disease.
In this podcast, Dr Schwartz, from Vanderbilt University, discusses the ENTERPRISE multinational program that examined the efficacy and safety of vedolizumab for perianal Crohn’s disease.
In this podcast, Dr Schwartz,...
12/30/2021
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Adam Cheifetz
Podcast
Adam Cheifetz, MD, and Konstantinos Papamichail, MD, on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Fistulizing Crohn Disease
09/03/2021
In this podcast, Adam Cheifetz, MD, director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and Konstantinos Papamichail, M.D., Ph.D., instructor in...
In this podcast, Adam Cheifetz, MD, director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, and Konstantinos Papamichail, M.D., Ph.D., instructor in...
In this podcast, Adam Cheifetz,...
09/03/2021
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Podcasts
Sara Horst, MD, and David Schwartz, MD, on Current and Upcoming Treatments for Perianal Crohn Disease
05/07/2021
In this podcast, Drs Sara Horst and David Schwartz of Vanderbilt University wrap up their podcast series on perinanal Crohn disease with a discussion of existing and upcoming therapies and procedures.
In this podcast, Drs Sara Horst and David Schwartz of Vanderbilt University wrap up their podcast series on perinanal Crohn disease with a discussion of existing and upcoming therapies and procedures.
In this podcast, Drs Sara Horst...
05/07/2021
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Podcasts
Sara Horst, MD, and David Schwartz, MD, on Refractory Perianal Crohn's Disease
04/26/2021
Drs Sara Horst and David Schwartz from Vanderbilt University continue their podcast series on Crohn disease in this discussion about the challenges of treating the patient with refractory Crohn disease and their approach to controlling the...
Drs Sara Horst and David Schwartz from Vanderbilt University continue their podcast series on Crohn disease in this discussion about the challenges of treating the patient with refractory Crohn disease and their approach to controlling the...
Drs Sara Horst and David...
04/26/2021
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Expert Insights
IBD Drive Time: Raymond Cross, MD, on Ostomy Complications
01/13/2026
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, Dr Raymond Cross switches seats and acts as the guest with Sara Horst, MD, as host, to discuss the complexities of ostomy complications.
In this episode of IBD Drive...
01/13/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Conference Coverage
IBD Drive Time: The Best of ACG With Dr Sara Horst
12/01/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Sara Horst, MD
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive Time host Dr Raymond Cross to review their choices for the best presentations from the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.
Dr Sara Horst joins IBD Drive...
12/01/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Freddy Caldera, MD, on Vaccines for Patients With IBD
11/03/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Freddy Caldera, DO
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to talk to IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the best current recommendations for patients with IBD in the midst of controversy and confusion.
Freddy Caldera, DO, returns to...
11/03/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Megan Riehl, PsyD, on Mental Health and IBD
10/22/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Megan Riehl, PsyD
Clinical psychologist Megan Riehl, Psy D, talks with IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the prevalence of anxiety and depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder among patients with inflammatory bowel disease--and how...
Clinical psychologist Megan Riehl, Psy D, talks with IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, about the prevalence of anxiety and depression and even post-traumatic stress disorder among patients with inflammatory bowel disease--and how...
Clinical psychologist Megan...
10/22/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Florian Rieder, MD, on Stricturing and Penetrating Crohn's Disease
10/06/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Florian Rieder
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes back Dr Florian Rieder, an internationally recognized expert in penetrating and stricturing complications of Crohn's disease, to talk about diagnosing, performing endoscopy, and treating this challenging...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, welcomes...
10/06/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Jason Schairer, MD, on Extraintestinal Manifestations in IBD
09/25/2025
Jason Schairer, MD; Raymond Cross, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and guest Dr Jason Schairer discuss the varieties of extraintestinal manifestations that may be seen in patients with IBD, how to diagnose them and when to rely on colleagues in dermatology, ophthalmology, and...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and guest Dr Jason Schairer discuss the varieties of extraintestinal manifestations that may be seen in patients with IBD, how to diagnose them and when to rely on colleagues in dermatology, ophthalmology, and...
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and...
09/25/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
Ryan Ungaro, MD, on Perturbances in Metabolic Pathways in IBD
09/02/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Ryan Ungaro
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with Dr Ryan Ungaro how the Mount Sinai Crohn's and Colitis Registry, a prospective observational cohort, is being studied to determine if its detailed clinical information and omics data collected can identify new...
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with Dr Ryan Ungaro how the Mount Sinai Crohn's and Colitis Registry, a prospective observational cohort, is being studied to determine if its detailed clinical information and omics data collected can identify new...
Dr Raymond Cross discusses with...
09/02/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive Time
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Anita Afzali, MD, on the ACG Guidelines for Crohn's Disease
08/18/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Anita Afzali
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr Raymond Cross the updated guidelines for managing Crohn's disease from the American College of Gastroenterology,
Dr Anita Afzali reviews with Dr...
08/18/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: David Rubin, MD, on the ACG Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis
08/04/2025
David T. Rubin, MD; Raymond Cross, MD
Host Raymond Cross, MD, discusses the updates in the American College of Gastroenterology guideline on managing ulcerative colitis with first author David Rubin, MD.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, discusses the updates in the American College of Gastroenterology guideline on managing ulcerative colitis with first author David Rubin, MD.
Host Raymond Cross, MD,...
08/04/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Corey Siegel, MD, on Defining Quality Care for IBD
07/15/2025
Raymond Cross, MD; Corey A. Siegel, MD, MS
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and Dr Corey Siegel delve into the factors that constitute quality care for patients with IBD today, and how the definition of quality care has evolved over time.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and Dr Corey Siegel delve into the factors that constitute quality care for patients with IBD today, and how the definition of quality care has evolved over time.
Host Raymond Cross, MD, and Dr...
07/15/2025
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