IBD research

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018

IBD Research Teams Invited to Apply for Rainin Foundation’s Synergy Awards

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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is now accepting proposals for its Synergy Awards program, which provides up to $300,000 to teams collaborating across disciplines to advance the study and understanding of ... Read more

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Receives $5 Million Donation to Fund IBD Research

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The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has received $5 million from the Litwin family to fund research on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The grant, funded through Litwin IBD Pioneers, will finance studies on ... Read more

September 21, 2017

Kenneth Rainin Foundation Awards $3 Million to 30 Bowel Disease Research Projects

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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation has awarded $3 million to scientists who will be pursuing 30 innovative inflammatory bowel disease projects. Those who received the Innovator Awards will be working on projects that could lead to ... Read more

May 18, 2017

Could Eating Soy Help With IBD Symptoms?

Research into diet and the effect it has on IBD symptoms is always big news, and even more so during the month of May, which is IBD Awareness Month. A ... Read more

April 10, 2017

Crohn’s Disease Patients Have an Increased Risk of Cancer

In this video from the Mayo Clinic, gastroenterologist Dr. John Kiesel discusses the findings of a study that looked at the increased risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients developing ... Read more

April 7, 2017

Can Cannabis Help With Your IBD Symptoms?

Many people who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are turning to cannabis (or medical marijuana) to ease some of the symptoms of the disease. In addition to the already converted, there ... Read more

January 11, 2017January 11, 2017

Kenneth Rainin Foundation Offers $100K Grant for Innovative IBD Research

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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is encouraging researchers from around the world to submit ideas that might revolutionize inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment. The potential reward: a $100,000 grant from the foundation’s Innovator Award ... Read more

November 11, 2015November 11, 2015

IBD Research to Advance with Boehringer Ingelheim New Partnerships

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Boehringer Ingelheim recently announced a new collaboration with four leading U.S. scientific institutions to advance research and development of new therapeutic strategies for patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ... Read more