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Dr. Matthew CiorbaResearcher, Washington University

CCFA Chapter Medical Advisory Committee Member

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Mission

To cure and prevent Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and improve the quality of life of children

and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support

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Reach

1.4 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases

That is on average 1 in every 200 Americans

Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed every year

Over 30,000 Missourians are directly affected by these diseases

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Research Funding

CCFA has invested over $136 million in IBD research worldwide

More than $4 million committed in St. Louis over the next five years

CCFA has played a role in every major scientific breakthrough in IBD

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CCFA’s Patient Services

•Support Groups

•Camp Oasis

•Information Resource Center

•“Take Charge” Publication