Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

29/01/2026

We loved connecting with the IBD community at the 2026 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® in Las Vegas! This year’s meeting brought together leading researchers, clinicians, and patient voices to spark new ideas and advance care for everyone living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. A special thanks to our patient reporters, Victoria Tyler and Ian Goldstein, for breaking down the latest research innovations for patients. American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

28/01/2026

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often need colonoscopies and other endoscopic procedures, and it can be stressful not knowing exactly what to expect. Watch this video with gastroenterologist Shannon Chang, MD, Director of Clinical Operations at NYU Langone’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and member of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s National Scientific Advisory Committee (NSAC), as she walks through different endoscopy types (including colonoscopies), bowel prep tips, and what happens before and after your procedure. https://bit.ly/3NB6yH0

Endoscopies play an important role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in establishing diagnoses, determining between C...

27/01/2026

Are you living with IBD and want to learn coping skills? Telehealth Psychotherapy Groups are available, designed to help reduce stress, anxiety, inflammation, and flare frequency for people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Learn more at gipsychology.com/ccf

27/01/2026

Did you know there are five main types of Crohn’s disease?
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting someone living with Crohn’s, understanding your specific type can help guide conversations with your care team and inform your treatment plan.
Read our latest blog to learn about each type—and explore trusted resources for managing Crohn’s symptoms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NZgvxR

26/01/2026

Big win! The U.S. House rejected cuts to IBD research funding in the budget bill. The Senate votes on it THIS WEEK. Support IBD patients by using our easy action form to send our pre-written message to your senators now. It takes less than 60 seconds. Take action: https://bit.ly/3O1Gxk3

26/01/2026

Foundation Social Media Ambassador and founder of Bad Ass with a Bad Ass, Katie Neu, is opening up about her experience with fistulas — a painful and difficult complication of Crohn’s disease that can affect up to 40% of people living with the condition.
She’s keeping it real and wants to hear from you. If you’ve experienced fistulas or want to better understand this complication, drop your questions in the comments — no topic is off limits! Katie will be back soon to answer them.

25/01/2026

Live from ! Patient Reporter Ian Goldstein talks with Board of Trustees Chair Amber Backhaus about leadership, progress, and hope for everyone affected by IBD.

25/01/2026

Wrapping up in Las Vegas with key takeaways from our Patient Reporters, Ian Goldstein and Victoria Tyler! Hear what stood out from this year’s Crohn’s & Colitis Congress—from groundbreaking research to messages of hope for the IBD community.

23/01/2026

It’s Day 2 of ! From cutting-edge research to powerful patient stories, the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress is driving progress in IBD treatment and understanding.

23/01/2026

Reporting from in Las Vegas! Patient Reporter Victoria Tyler speaks with Dr. Alan Moss about new findings connecting creeping fat to stricturing Crohn’s disease—research that could open the door to future treatments and renewed hope for patients.

23/01/2026

Reporting from in Las Vegas! Patient Reporter Victoria Tyler speaks with Dr. Alan Moss about new findings connecting creeping fat to stricturing Crohn’s disease—research that could open the door to future treatments and renewed hope for patients

23/01/2026

We’re live from Crohn’s & Colitis Congress 2026 in Las Vegas! 🎥 Our patient reporter Ian Goldstein spoke with the Foundation’s Chief Scientific Officer, Alan Moss, MD, to discuss this morning’s keynote and the new hope on the horizon for people living with stricturing Crohn’s disease.