Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 7th Annual IBD Center Multidisciplinary Conference 2025

Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Management Update

The Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis 7th Annual IBD Center Multidisciplinary Conference 2025 provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of modern inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management. This advanced educational program brings together leading experts in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, nutrition, psychology, and multidisciplinary IBD care to discuss emerging therapies, difficult-to-treat disease, personalized treatment strategies, and long-term patient management.

Focused on practical clinical application, the conference explores the optimal use of biologics and small molecules, management of refractory disease, prevention of postoperative recurrence, dysplasia surveillance, dietary interventions, and multidisciplinary approaches to improving outcomes in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Product Details

• Course Date: March 8, 2025
• Format: 19 Videos (.mp4) + 19 Audios (.mp3) + 19 Subtitle Files (.vtt) + 14 PDFs
• Size: 3.82 GB
• Access: On-Demand
• Provider: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Program Overview

Inflammatory bowel disease continues to evolve rapidly with the introduction of new biologic agents, JAK inhibitors, combination therapies, advanced monitoring strategies, and personalized treatment approaches. Clinicians are increasingly challenged by refractory disease, postoperative recurrence, extraintestinal manifestations, and the need for multidisciplinary patient-centered care.

The 7th Annual IBD Center Multidisciplinary Conference 2025 delivers practical guidance on:

• Crohn’s disease management
• Ulcerative colitis treatment
• Advanced biologic therapies
• JAK inhibitor positioning
• Combination treatment strategies
• Refractory IBD
• Acute severe ulcerative colitis
• Stricturing and penetrating disease
• Postoperative recurrence prevention
• Dysplasia surveillance
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Nutrition and dietary interventions
• Behavioral medicine and mindfulness
• Multidisciplinary IBD care

The conference emphasizes real-world clinical decision-making through expert-led lectures, case discussions, and multidisciplinary perspectives.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate optimal positioning of biologics, small molecules, and combination therapies for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Apply evidence-based approaches for managing refractory and difficult-to-treat IBD.
• Develop multidisciplinary treatment plans for complex disease presentations.
• Integrate nutritional, behavioral, and lifestyle interventions into comprehensive IBD care.
• Implement current recommendations for dysplasia surveillance and colorectal cancer prevention.
• Prevent and manage postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease.
• Apply updated treatment strategies for acute severe ulcerative colitis.
• Utilize emerging therapies and novel treatment approaches in clinical practice.

Crohn’s Disease Management

The conference provides extensive updates on contemporary treatment strategies for Crohn’s disease.

Topics include:

• Mild, moderate, and severe Crohn’s disease
• Biologic therapy selection
• Early intervention strategies
• Therapeutic drug monitoring
• Stricturing disease
• Penetrating disease
• Fistulizing Crohn’s disease
• Surgical considerations
• Long-term disease monitoring

Faculty discuss individualized treatment approaches designed to improve remission rates and reduce complications.

Ulcerative Colitis Updates

Dedicated sessions focus on modern management of ulcerative colitis across the disease spectrum.

Topics include:

• Mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis
• Moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis
• Acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC)
• Rescue therapies
• Hospital-based management
• Maintenance treatment strategies
• Disease monitoring
• Long-term outcomes

Participants gain practical insights into optimizing treatment and reducing disease progression.

Advanced Medical Therapies

A major focus of the conference is the rapidly expanding landscape of advanced IBD therapeutics.

Topics include:

• Anti-TNF therapies
• Anti-integrin agents
• Anti-IL-12/23 therapies
• Anti-IL-23 monoclonal antibodies
• JAK inhibitors
• S1P receptor modulators
• Combination therapies
• Precision medicine approaches

Faculty review the latest evidence supporting therapeutic positioning and treatment sequencing.

Refractory & Complex IBD

The program explores innovative approaches for difficult-to-manage IBD.

Topics include:

• Refractory Crohn’s disease
• Refractory ulcerative colitis
• Loss of response to biologics
• Advanced rescue strategies
• Non-formulary therapies
• Stem cell transplantation
• Personalized treatment planning

Participants learn how to navigate complex cases that fail conventional therapies.

Postoperative Recurrence Prevention

Postoperative disease management remains a critical component of Crohn’s disease care.

Topics include:

• Risk stratification
• Postoperative surveillance
• Endoscopic monitoring
• Biologic prophylaxis
• Recurrence prevention strategies
• Long-term surgical outcomes

Faculty discuss evidence-based approaches to reducing postoperative disease recurrence.

Dysplasia Surveillance & Colorectal Cancer Prevention

The conference reviews current recommendations for cancer prevention in IBD patients.

Topics include:

• Dysplasia detection
• Advanced endoscopic imaging
• Surveillance colonoscopy
• Risk assessment
• Colorectal cancer prevention
• Endoscopic management of dysplasia

Participants gain practical guidance for implementing surveillance programs.

Nutrition, Diet & Lifestyle Medicine

The multidisciplinary nature of the conference includes dedicated sessions on adjunctive therapies.

Topics include:

• IBD-specific dietary strategies
• Anti-inflammatory diets
• Exclusive enteral nutrition
• Weight management
• Nutritional optimization
• Micronutrient deficiencies
• Lifestyle interventions

Faculty discuss how nutrition can complement medical treatment and improve quality of life.

Behavioral Health & Mindfulness

Psychological health is increasingly recognized as an important component of IBD management.

Topics include:

• Stress and disease activity
• Mindfulness interventions
• Behavioral therapy
• Patient resilience
• Quality-of-life improvement
• Mental health support

Participants learn practical approaches to addressing the psychosocial impact of chronic disease.

Multidisciplinary IBD Care

A defining feature of the conference is its multidisciplinary approach.

Topics include:

• Gastroenterology collaboration
• Colorectal surgery integration
• Nutrition support
• Behavioral health services
• Nursing-led care models
• Complex case management
• Coordinated patient-centered care

Faculty demonstrate how multidisciplinary teams can improve outcomes and optimize long-term disease management.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Gastroenterologists
• IBD Specialists
• Colorectal Surgeons
• GI Fellows
• Advanced Practice Providers
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Dietitians
• IBD Nurses
• Psychologists Involved in IBD Care
• Multidisciplinary IBD Teams

   Topics

1. Positioning Medical Therapies in Crohn’s Disease

2. Debate – Second Line Therapy in Crohns Disease after an Anti-TNF-a – Upadacitinib vs. IL-23

3. Positioning Medical Therapies in Ulcerative Colitis

4. Q&A – Using a JAK inhibitor before anti-TNF, Use of Upadacitinib in France vs. U.S.

5. Novel Approaches to Address Refractory IBD – Stem Cell Transplantation

6. Breaking the Therapeutic Ceiling in IBD through Innovative Trial Designs

7. Q&A – Genetic Testing for Stem Cell Transplantation, Minimizing the Risk of Placebo for Patients Entering Clinical Trials…

8. IBD Case-Based Discussion on Stricturing Disease – Radiologic, Surgical, and Endoscopic Approaches

9. Debate – Role of JAK inhibitors vs. Surgery in the TNFi-exposed Patient with Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis

10. Q&A – Current Recommendations for Prevention of Recurrence of Crohn’s & UC, Role of MR Enterography is post Cro…

11. Combined Advanced Therapies for IBD – Are We Ready for Prime Time

12. Nutrition as Therapy for Pediatric IBD

13. Diet in Adults with IBD

14. Modulation of Body Weight and Mass as Adjunctive Approaches in IBD Patients

15. Q&A – Will Kids Actually Drink Elemental Formulas, Safety of GLP-1 in Patients with IBD

16. Behavioral Approaches Complimentary with Medical Therapies – Mindfulness and IBD

17. Non-Formulary Agents in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

18. Approach to Dysplasia in IBD

19. Q&A – When Do You Stop Scoping Patients, Efficacy of Tacrolimus Suppositories