Cambridge University lab grown “mini guts” study
"Cambridge scientists have grown ‘mini-guts’ in the lab to help understand Crohn’s disease, showing that ‘switches’ that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease and how it presents in patients. These could in future be used to identify the best treatment for an individual patient, allowing for more precise and personalised treatments."
CCA Healthdirect partnership
CCA recently entered into an Information Partnership with Healthdirect Australia. This partnership allows us to share our resources with a wider audience.
10 news & Garvan Institute of Medical Research segment
A segment on 10 News First that aired yesterday on the Garvan Institute of Medical Research autoimmune disease research project.
Robot surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Treatment for IBD progresses every year, with the use of biologics reducing the rate of surgery. However, in IBD that does not respond to…
Evaluation of a person-centred communication aid tool for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Researchers from the University of Wollongong are recruiting people with Crohn’s disease and colitis for an opportunity to test a new tool designed to support knowledge and confidence building about diet and eating with IBD.
CCA launches new research into Quality of Care for kids with IBD
30 May 2024 – Crohn’s and Colitis Australia (CCA) has launched the results of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Paediatric…
ABC Radio National interview: supporting kids with IBD and other chronic illnesses in remote locations
Associate Professor Ed Giles and Awareness Month Champion Aiyahna spoke with ABC Host and CCA Ambassador Jacinta Parsons on ABC Radio National's Life Matters program this morning about the care and support received by kids living with IBD and other chronic health diseases across Australia, especially in regional, rural and remote locations.
CCA CEO Joins EFCCA Roundtable discussion in Mexico City
CCA CEO Joins EFCCA Roundtable discussion in Mexico City This year, the central theme for World IBD Day was “IBD…
Australian landmarks light up purple in support of people living with Crohn’s and Colitis
Shine a Light on World IBD Day – 19 May Australia, 16 May 2024 – This World IBD Day, towns…
Artificial intelligence advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Artificial intelligence or AI are computer algorithms that have the ability to learn, solve problems and make decisions. In recent…