Crohn's & Colitis

Our Mission: To Cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are affected by these diseases.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, have lived with Crohn's or colitis for years, or have a loved one who suffers from IBD, it is important to understand the impact of these diseases on a day-to-day life. Come join us as a panel of health specialists explore the various aspects of living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Mark your calendars and join us at this FREE seminar!

Date: Sunday, April 28, 2013

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00pm

Location: Thomas Jefferson Hospital
                  Bluemle Life Sciences Building
                  233 South 10th Street
                  Philadelphia, PA 19107

Program Schedule:

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM                REGISTRATION

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM                Welcome / Introductions
                                             Shivani Patel, CCFA Education & Support Manager
                                             Patricia Kozuch, M.D.

 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM              IBD 101
                                            Faten N. Aberra, M.D., M.S.C.E

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM            What’s New in Research for IBD Treatment
                                            Gary R. Lichtenstein, M.D.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM            Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: What Can I Eat?
                                            Kristen N. Roscioli, RD, CSP, LDN, CNSC

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM            BREAK

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM             An Integrative Approach: Alternative & Complementary Therapies for IBD
                                             Adam B. Kaufman, M.D.

 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM           Radiology in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
                                            Flavius F. Guglielmo, M.D.