Propel a Cure for Crohn’s Disease
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We raise funds for transformative research into the underlying causes of Crohn's disease, resulting in better treatments and laying the groundwork for cures.
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We’re proud to share a major new finding in #Crohns disease research, the first of several studies made possible by Propel a Cure’s $100,000 pledge to the Ghosh Lab at @UCSanDiego. Using AI and molecular biology, the team uncovered how mutations in the #NOD2 gene disrupt immune
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UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.
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Does IBD impact fertility? 🤔 In this episode of 1 Minute Inside IBD, Dr. @UmaMahadevanIBD Mahadevan breaks down the different ways #IBD can affect #fertility—and what patients and providers should know. 🎥 This clip is part of our ongoing series highlighting top researchers
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This is exactly why Propel A Cure exists—despite the growth of biologics, outcomes remain stagnant. 1 in 5 progress to complicated disease, and 1 in 4 require surgery. We need innovation beyond the current paradigm.
1️⃣0️⃣ year prospective data on an inception cohort of #CD from epi-IBD study including @IbdHull published in @AGA_CGH Some sobering results Despite increasing use of biologics ⏺️ no change in surgery rates ⏺️ one in 5 progressed from uncomplicated to complicated disease ⏺️
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“#Zinc deficiency was associated with unfavorable clinical outcomes including IBD hospitalizations, #IBD surgeries, and IBD complications, even after controlling for markers of inflammation.”
🎉 Thrilled to announce that our study on zinc deficiency and clinical outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease has been published in Nutrients! In our study, zinc deficiency was: ✅ Prevalent in 45 % of IBD patients ✅ Associated with higher CRP and FCP ✅ Associated with higher
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As AI and human intelligence work hand in hand, the hope for faster, more targeted therapies for #IBD continues to grow. Eli Lilly & NVIDIA are joining forces to build a pharma-focused AI factory to develop, train, & deploy AI models at scale for drug discovery & development:
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It's the latest stride by Nvidia and the pharmaceutical industry to harness AI to try to reduce costs and shorten the time it takes to bring cures to patients.
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✨ Exciting news! ✨ Highland Park High School has chosen Propel a Cure as their 2026 Charity Drive recipient! 💙 A huge thank you to HPHS students and faculty for your incredible support. We’re thrilled to partner with such a passionate community to fuel critical research for
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🎥 New Interview Alert! In the latest episode of Propel a Cure’s series of video interviews & discussions with leading IBD researchers, we sit down with Dr. @UmaMahadevanIBD to discuss the newest findings & recommendations on contraception, fertility, pregnancy, & breastfeeding
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🚨 Just published- our study showing #Statin use 💊 —among those who meet criteria for its use for the primary prevention of CVD—may also reduce the risk of developing #IBD @DrTineJess @PREDICTIBD @NYULH_GastroHep
New article to read! 🚨💊 Statins linked to ↓ risk of #IBD: 👉In a Danish cohort of >650K adults eligible for #statin use for primary CV prevention- statin use was associated with a 16% lower risk of developing #IBD. 🔗 https://t.co/esnL5fBCKw
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Are you an #IBD patient ages 18-25 or the caregiver of a patient ages 2-22? You may be eligible to earn $150 for participation in a 60-minute online exercise while helping Propel a Cure at the same time. Check out the eligibility criteria and register at: https://t.co/Tuk2DZDtlk
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Big news — Propel a Cure is on the ballot for the Highland Park High School Charity Drive! 💜 Every year, @HighlandParkHS students come together to rally behind one cause that makes a real difference. This year, that cause could help launch a groundbreaking Crohn’s disease study
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Today is DAF Day! A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is an easy, flexible way to support the causes you care about. You contribute money to a charitable account, receive an immediate tax deduction, and can recommend grants to nonprofits over time—including Propel a Cure for Crohn’s
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It is not the first time this idea has been suggested and yet I find this hypothesis highly relevant for IBD patients ➡️ Losartan reduces inflammation and fibrosis and prevents relapse of fibrosis after steroid-induced remission, in mice prone to Crohn’s disease-like ileitis
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AbstractBackground and Aims. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is known to modulate fibrosis, which is a common complication of ileal Crohn’s disease. We
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✨ Supporter Spotlight ✨ Meet Mistic Perfumes — a fragrance brand founded by a high school student living with Crohn’s disease, who turned her passion into a mission for change. This nonprofit brand donates 100% of its net profits to Propel a Cure, fueling vital research aimed
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Copper doesn’t get as much attention in IBD as iron, vitamin D, or B12—but it should. ⚡ This tiny mineral supports healing, protects against stress, and keeps the immune system in balance. In IBD, copper is a double-edged sword: too little can cause anemia and fatigue, while too
Check out my latest article: 🧩 Copper and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Hidden Connection https://t.co/WIqWJspMos via @LinkedIn
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🔬New Research Opportunity Propel a Cure partners with Rare Patient Voice to connect patients and caregivers with research studies. Together, we’re helping make sure diverse voices are represented in important research. 📋 Study Details: - Who: Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative
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Scientists at RIKEN have discovered that smoking fuels mouth bacteria to grow in the gut, triggering an immune response that worsens #crohns. They hope to harness new therapies from this key finding. https://t.co/Sccc87BjJp
@riken_en #crohnsdisease
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For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates...
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When you join our Hope Builders Program, your monthly gift provides reliable support that helps us plan ahead and launch new studies with confidence. Even $10/month fuels research that moves us closer to lifesaving breakthroughs for patients @ families living with #Crohns. As a
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