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Crohn’s disease in remission: It’s a wonderful life

Crohn’s disease in remission: It’s a wonderful life

by GI Research Foundation | Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] **This article was written by Gretchen Rubin While performing on stage, Chicago actress Dara Cameron,...
2017 Donor Appreciation Picnic

2017 Donor Appreciation Picnic

by GI Research Foundation | Oct 11, 2017 | Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] On Sunday, October 1st 2017, donors, family, friends, physicians, and patients came together to enjoy...
2017 GI Research Foundation Ball

2017 GI Research Foundation Ball

by GI Research Foundation | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] On Saturday, May 20 2017, the GI Research Foundation hosted the 56th Annual GI Research Foundation...
Meet the Ball Co-Chairs: Bee Crain and Katie Chudnovsky

Meet the Ball Co-Chairs: Bee Crain and Katie Chudnovsky

by GI Research Foundation | May 12, 2017 | Uncategorized

When 600-some supporters of the GI Research Foundation gather on May 20th to dine, dance, and mingle at the organization’s 56th annual ball, black tie will be the order of the evening. But the money raised at the event will fund the work of people with an entirely...
Faces of GIRF: Eric Berlin

Faces of GIRF: Eric Berlin

by GI Research Foundation | Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] NAME: Eric Berlin HOME: Oak Park, IL AGE: 49 PROFESSION: Lawyer HOBBIES: Running, drumming, music...
Faces of GIRF: Jacqueline Lopez

Faces of GIRF: Jacqueline Lopez

by GI Research Foundation | Mar 26, 2017 | GIRF Profiles, Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] NAME: Jacqueline Lopez HOME: Grayslake, IL AGE: 22 PROFESSION: Registered Nurse HOBBIES: Kayaking,...
Faces of GIRF: Gary Singer

Faces of GIRF: Gary Singer

by GI Research Foundation | Mar 24, 2017 | GIRF Profiles, Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] NAME: Gary Singer HOME: New Canaan, Connecticut AGE: 62 PROFESSION: Management Consultant HOBBIES:...
The Year’s Best Scientific Image? A Haunting Illustration of Crohn’s Disease

The Year’s Best Scientific Image? A Haunting Illustration of Crohn’s Disease

by GI Research Foundation | Mar 18, 2017 | Uncategorized

[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] ** This article, written by Katharine Schwab, originally appeared in Co.Design. Scientific images...
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