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Speaker Series
Goals of IBD Care & Common Clinical Questions | Dr. Shervin Rabizadeh
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This talk helps patients and caregivers better understand commonly used IBD care terms like clinical remission, deep remission, endoscopic remission, mucosal healing, and symptom relief, and what they really mean in the context of long-term care.
The Power of Advocacy | Sneha Dave, Ildiko Mehes, and Natalie Hayden
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Panelists Sneha Dave, Ildiko Mehes, and Natalie Hayden explore how storytelling and education, research-driven advocacy, policy leadership, and personal empowerment are shaping the future of the IBD community.
Translating the Latest IBD Research into Clinical Practice | Dr. Gil Melmed
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Dr. Melmed discusses recent clinical and translational advances in the field that have made their way into clinical practice or have a high likelihood of impacting clinical practice in the near future.
IBD and Mental Health | Dr. Edward Feldman
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This talk investigates how mental health impacts life with IBD, including care management, family dynamics, and future approaches to support and treatment.
Understanding IBD Tests | Dr. David Ziring
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In this talk, Dr. Ziring gives an overview of the many tests required to diagnose and monitor IBD and explains the reasons behind each different test.
A Patient-Centered Research Journey | Drs. Marla Dubinsky and Elizabeth Spencer
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At Mount Sinai, Drs. Spencer and Dubinsky are conducting research on how we care for people affected by IBD—from those at risk of developing it to those living with the most treatment-resistant forms. This talk walks through four innovative strategies that mirror the patient journey, focusing on prevention, precision, monitoring, and treatment innovation.
Diet and IBD | Kelly Issokson
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This talk dives into topics like how diet can improve IBD care, the role of nutrition in managing your disease, the power of “prehabilitation” in optimizing surgical outcomes, and much more.
Genetics and IBD | Dr. Dermot McGovern​​
Dr. Dermot McGovern explains that IBD is influenced by many genes working together with the immune system and environment, and that studying the genetic component of these diseases.
Gut-Brain Connection in IBD | Dr. Jenny Sauk
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This talk explains how the gut-brain connection means stress and emotions can worsen IBD symptoms while gut inflammation can affect mental health.