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The Rainin Foundation envisions a world where no one suffers from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). We want to achieve a better understanding of how to help patients manage symptoms and improve their lives even before a cure is obtained.

We support novel, high-risk research and challenge investigators to push boundaries. The beginning of an idea is particularly exciting to us because it’s where we can make the greatest impact. Our investments enable researchers to test ideas and gather data to advance the understanding of IBD. Beyond funding, we recognize the importance of dialogue and facilitate collaboration among innovators to move IBD research forward. We also host an annual Innovations Symposium where we invite guest speakers to share the latest IBD research.

Health Program Snapshot

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Solving IBD

Explore how our investments are advancing cutting-edge ideas, meet the researchers we support, make connections and learn about our future funding directions.

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Scientific Advisory Board

This group of leading researchers provides scientific expertise to strengthen our health grantmaking and strategies toward solving IBD.

Health Grants

We invest early in novel approaches and support collaboration among investigators and across disciplines, believing this can have the greatest impact in IBD research.

Health News & Stories

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$900,000 Awarded To Three Exceptional Postdocs

10/21/2026 | Health

Dr. Ohad Lewin-Epstein, Dr. Gabriel Lozano Betancourt and Dr. Archana Venkataraman have been selected as the recipients of the Rainin Visionary Scientist Award.

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Annual Symposium Reaffirms Our Commitment To Science

09/16/2026 | Health

In July, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation hosted its 14th annual Innovations Symposium.

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Foundation Awards Over $4 Million To IBD Researchers

07/22/2026 | Health

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation has awarded nearly $4.6 million through our Innovator Awards Program.

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