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Grant Opportunity For Postdoctoral IBD Researchers

by Communications | April 1, 2026

Three exceptional postdoctoral researchers will each receive a $300,000 grant, awarded over two years, to support their innovative biomedical research relevant to IBD.

Dr. Anand Navalgund in a lab holding G-Tech Medical's novel wireless patch.

Early Funding Paves The Way For Biomedical Innovations

by Laura Wilson, PhD | March 24, 2026

The Rainin Foundation’s early and ongoing investments in three companies help illustrate the opportunities and challenges in this sector.

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Tracking Gut Motility To Better Understand IBD

by Communications | March 24, 2026

Explore highlights from our conversation with Steve Axelrod, PhD, President and CEO at G-Tech Medical, which has developed a non-invasive technology to monitor gut motility.  

Dr. Julie Saiki speaking with another Symposium attendee while sharing her research in a digital poster session.

A Botanical Extract Shows Promising Results In Refractory Ulcerative Colitis

by Communications | March 24, 2026

Explore highlights from our conversation with Julie Saiki, PhD, of Azora Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an alternative to immuno-suppressive therapies.

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Novel IBD Therapy Targets Healing Not Just Inflammation

by Communications | March 24, 2026

Highlights from our conversation with Gary Mathias of Thetis Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing alternatives to immuno-suppressive therapies.

Dr. Chun-Jun Guo smiling in front of his lab with a row of pipettes behind him.

New & Veteran IBD Researchers Awarded $4 Million In Grants

by Communications | June 22, 2022

Grantees are testing novel ideas from bright light therapy to diet and the gut-brain connection in the hopes of discovering new ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups and improve the lives of patients with IBD.

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