Visceral: Episode 13
10 Challenges of IBD (Part 1)
The GI Research Foundation produce this podcast with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center.
In this episode, David T. Rubin, MD, Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Chicago Medicine, explores challenges 1–5 of the top ten faced by people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He shares how health care providers and researchers are working to overcome these obstacles and improve patients’ lives.
Visceral: Listen to Your Gut is a podcast series from the GI Research Foundation: a deep dive into the latest research updates and treatment options for specific digestive diseases. Episodes are presented by physician-scientists and experts at the University of Chicago and feature compelling patient stories.
Stay tuned for more episodes on topics like risk and prevention of GI cancer, hepatology and liver disease, the microbiome and gut health, surgical treatments for ulcerative colitis, and the diet, nutrition, and gut health.
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We’re collecting stories from patients about positive communication experiences with their care teams. In early 2026, we’ll be featuring some of these stories to highlight how strong patient–provider communication can lead to better disease management. Your story might be just the inspiration or practical tip another patient needs.
The GI Research Foundation produces this episode with a sponsorship from Metro Infusion Center.
Metro Infusion Centers, with over 220 infusion centers nationwide, providing trusted and lifesaving therapies to patients for over 30 years in a comfortable and cost-effective environment.
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