Pictured in above image (L to R): Ron Kazel, Joe Lepler, Lina Krivyan, Drs. Ellen Scherl and David Artis, Jill Roberts, Patti Kaufman, Dr. Tom Haverty, Kyla Reicin
Since 2017, the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and its Director, Dr. David Artis, have partnered with Chris Pedicone, Founder and President of CURE for IBD for a fruitful collaboration between laboratory research and dedicated fundraising efforts to find a cure for inflammatory bowel disease. CURE for IBD is a volunteer non-profit organization devoted solely to funding IBD research that seeks new treatments and cures for family, friends, and others living with IBD. On February 4, 2019, the CURE for IBD team, including Ron Kazel, Joe Lepler, Lina Krivyan, Patti Kaufman, Dr. Tom Haverty and Kyla Reicin, visited the Jill Roberts Institute for discussion and a tour of the laboratory facilities. At the close of their visit, CURE for IBD graciously presented the Jill Roberts Institute with a check for $75,000 to support IBD research efforts. Dr. Artis and members of the Jill Roberts Institute extend their gratitude to CURE for IBD and celebrate this ongoing partnership that supports current and future IBD research efforts.