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

Stephen Hanauer
Conference Coverage
Stephen Hanauer, MD on Optimizing Early Management of Ulcerative Colitis
12/12/2025
Stephen B. Hanauer, MD
A targeted, risk-stratified approach helps to ensure the best outcomes in treating ulcerative colitis, Dr Hanauer stated.
A targeted, risk-stratified approach helps to ensure the best outcomes in treating ulcerative colitis, Dr Hanauer stated.
A targeted, risk-stratified...
12/12/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Ed Loftus
Conference Coverage
Edward Loftus, MD, on Recognizing and Managing Smoldering Ulcerative Colitis
12/12/2025
Edward V. Loftus, Jr., MD
Dr Loftus discussed the importance of recognizing that patients with ulcerative colitis may have subclinical--and damaging--inflammation in the absence of symptoms in his address at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting.
Dr Loftus discussed the importance of recognizing that patients with ulcerative colitis may have subclinical--and damaging--inflammation in the absence of symptoms in his address at the 2025 AIBD Annual Meeting.
Dr Loftus discussed the...
12/12/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Vipul Jairath
Conference Coverage
Vipul Jairath, MBChB, on the ANTHEM Study of Icotrokinra in UC
11/05/2025
Vipul Jairath, MD
Dr Jairath discusses the phase 2B study results of icotrokinra, a novel, oral interleukin-23 peptide, for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, which were presented at the ACG 2025 Scientific Meeting.
Dr Jairath discusses the phase 2B study results of icotrokinra, a novel, oral interleukin-23 peptide, for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, which were presented at the ACG 2025 Scientific Meeting.
Dr Jairath discusses the phase...
11/05/2025
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: Edward Barnes, MD, on Pouch Complications
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Frank Scott, MD, on the AGA Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis Management
12/30/2024
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast,...
12/30/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Maia Kayal
Video
Maia Kayal MD, on Strategies for Managing Patients When Mesalamine Fails
12/27/2024
Dr Kayal reviews the options available when patients with ulcerative colitis do not respond or lose response to mesalamine therapy, and the considerations of patient factors, patient preferences, and safety that should be taken into account.
Dr Kayal reviews the options available when patients with ulcerative colitis do not respond or lose response to mesalamine therapy, and the considerations of patient factors, patient preferences, and safety that should be taken into account.
Dr Kayal reviews the options...
12/27/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Millie Long
Conference coverage
Millie Long, MD, on Defining Disease Severity in Ulcerative Colitis
12/16/2024
Dr Millie Long discusses the difference between the "snapshot" of disease activity and the "movie" of disease severity, and the importance of carefully assessing severity when choosing therapies and developing monitoring strategies for...
Dr Millie Long discusses the difference between the "snapshot" of disease activity and the "movie" of disease severity, and the importance of carefully assessing severity when choosing therapies and developing monitoring strategies for...
Dr Millie Long discusses the...
12/16/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Video
Maria Abreu, MD, on When the First Advanced Therapy Fails in UC
12/09/2024
Maria Abreu, MD
What do you do when a first advanced therapy fails to control ulcerative colitis? Dr Abreu reviews her presentation from the Advances in IBD conference on how choose the next option among the many therapies available now.
What do you do when a first advanced therapy fails to control ulcerative colitis? Dr Abreu reviews her presentation from the Advances in IBD conference on how choose the next option among the many therapies available now.
What do you do when a first...
12/09/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Corey Siegel
Video
Corey Siegel, MD, on Shared Decision-Making in Ulcerative Colitis
12/06/2024
Dr Siegel, from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, reviews the importance of shared decision-making, careful listening, and providing guidance in developing treatment plans for patients with ulcerative colitis.
Dr Siegel, from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, reviews the importance of shared decision-making, careful listening, and providing guidance in developing treatment plans for patients with ulcerative colitis.
Dr Siegel, from...
12/06/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

Latest News

Conference Coverage
Endoscopic Management of Obstructing Pouch Twist
10/24/2012
A presentation on the first successful endoscopic management of a twisted J-pouch won both a Presidential Poster Award and ACG Case Reports Journal Award at the ACG Scientific Meeting on October 24.
A presentation on the first successful endoscopic management of a twisted J-pouch won both a Presidential Poster Award and ACG Case Reports Journal Award at the ACG Scientific Meeting on October 24.
A presentation on the first...
10/24/2012
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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 logo
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
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Edward Barnes, MD, on Pouch Complications
05/09/2025
Edward L. Barnes
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and Dr Edward Barnes discuss complications of ileal pouch-anal anastamosis surgery and whether recent use of antibiotics puts patients at risk of pouchitis.
Guest host Sara Horst, MD, and...
05/09/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
IBD Drive time logo
Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Frank Scott, MD, on the AGA Guidelines for Ulcerative Colitis Management
12/30/2024
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast, Dr Frank Scott from the University of Colorado and host Dr Raymond Cross discuss updates in the AGA guidelines for ulcerative colitis.
In this IBD Drive Time podcast,...
12/30/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Millie Long
Video
Millie Long, MD, on Comparative Effectiveness in Ulcerative Colitis
10/21/2024
Dr Long reviews her presentation from the AIBD regional meeting on using comparative effectiveness data to choose from among the growing number of therapies for treating ulcerative colitis.
Dr Long reviews her presentation from the AIBD regional meeting on using comparative effectiveness data to choose from among the growing number of therapies for treating ulcerative colitis.
Dr Long reviews her presentation...
10/21/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Erin Forster, MD, on Risankizumab for Ulcerative Colitis
09/03/2024
Erin Forster, MD, MPH; Millie D. Long, MD, MPH; Raymond Cross, MD
Dr Erin Forster of the Medical University of South Carolina joins IBD Drive Time hosts Dr Millie Long and Dr Raymond Cross to review results of the trials for risankizumab in ulcerative colitis and discuss its positioning in treatment.
Dr Erin Forster of the Medical University of South Carolina joins IBD Drive Time hosts Dr Millie Long and Dr Raymond Cross to review results of the trials for risankizumab in ulcerative colitis and discuss its positioning in treatment.
Dr Erin Forster of the Medical...
09/03/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Raymond Cross, MD
Podcast
Raymond Cross, MD: Define UC Disease Severity in Regard to Symptoms
02/26/2024
Dr Cross reviews the highlights of his presentation on recommendations for initial diagnostics and treatment in the care of the hospitalized patient with ulcerative colitis.
Dr Cross reviews the highlights of his presentation on recommendations for initial diagnostics and treatment in the care of the hospitalized patient with ulcerative colitis.
Dr Cross reviews the highlights...
02/26/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Raymond Cross, MD
Conference Coverage
Raymond Cross, MD, on S1Ps for Treatment of IBD
04/14/2023
S1Ps may work best for patients with moderate to more moderate-severe range of ulcerative colitis in the outpatient setting, particularly those earlier in their treatment journey, Dr Raymond Cross said during his presentation at the AIBD...
S1Ps may work best for patients with moderate to more moderate-severe range of ulcerative colitis in the outpatient setting, particularly those earlier in their treatment journey, Dr Raymond Cross said during his presentation at the AIBD...
S1Ps may work best for patients...
04/14/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
David Hudesman
Podcast
David Hudesman, MD, on Efficacy of Tofacitinib Induction for Ulcerative Colitis
03/07/2023
Dr Hudesman reviews the findings of a post hoc analysis he and colleagues conducted to assess associations between C-reactive protein, partial Mayo score, and efficacy outcomes during tofacitinib induction.
Dr Hudesman reviews the findings of a post hoc analysis he and colleagues conducted to assess associations between C-reactive protein, partial Mayo score, and efficacy outcomes during tofacitinib induction.
Dr Hudesman reviews the findings...
03/07/2023
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Corey Siegel, MD, on Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
12/17/2022
12/17/2022
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Podcast
IBD Drive Time: Dr Corey Siegel on Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
11/03/2022
IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, talks with Dr Corey Siegel about caring for patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis in the hospital and after discharge.
IBD Drive Time host Raymond Cross, MD, talks with Dr Corey Siegel about caring for patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis in the hospital and after discharge.
IBD Drive Time host Raymond...
11/03/2022
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
IBD Drive time logo
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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