Dr. Matthew Ciorba discusses the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's mission to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research and improve quality of life for those affected through education and support. Approximately 1.4 million Americans suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases with 30,000 newly diagnosed each year, including over 30,000 people in Missouri directly affected. The Foundation has invested over $136 million in research worldwide and committed over $4 million to research in St. Louis over the next five years playing a role in major scientific breakthroughs in IBD.

1. Dr. Matthew Ciorba Researcher, Washington University CCFA Chapter Medical Advisory Committee Member

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. CCFA’s Patient Services Support Groups Camp Oasis Information Resource Center “ Take Charge” Publication