From India's first IBD content repository to international
research publications — a timeline of IBD India's work since
2020.
Timeline
Our work so far
Apr 2020 – Dec 2021
Foundation years
Created India's first
public repository of expert
interviews, patient stories, and panel discussions
on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Collaborations with India's top IBD experts and
international patient advocates.
Worked with AIIMS New Delhi to
onboard patients onto the
IBD NutriCare App — a diet tracking
tool launched by ICMR and AIIMS for IBD patients.
Partnered with
Colitis and Crohn's Foundation (India)
to train patients as
Patient Counselors under the
IBD-CARE program — the first formal
patient-to-patient training program in India.
Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
Expanding reach
Represented the IBD community at the
2022 Asia-Pacific IBD Conference
(CCFI + APAGE) — the first time Indian patients were
involved. Delivered a 30-minute talk:
"Mitigating the Silent Shrieks of the IBD
Patient."
Collaborated with Enable India to
provide free counseling to IBD patients — the first
of its kind mental health resource for IBD patients
in India.
Enabled an academic thesis on
the lives of women living with IBD in
India
(MA Psychology research by Tanisha Singh).
Represented the Indian patient diaspora at
AIG IBD Summit 2023 – IBD CrossTalk
with Generation Patient and CCYAN.
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Research & advocacy
Extended free counseling services to
caregivers of persons with IBD.
International journal publication on
Men's Health with international
partners —
read on ScienceDirect →
International journal publication on
Medical Trauma with international
partners —
read on ScienceDirect →
Collaborated with
Multifly Lifestyle to create
locally manufactured
support clothing for ostomates in
India.
Donated laptops to support education for two young
girls with IBD whose schooling was impacted by
severe disease and economic hardship.
Partnered with
QPR Institute India for free
certified
Suicide Intervention Training for
community members.
Presentations at
IBD Vizag 2024 (8th CCFI National
Meeting) and policy advocacy at
Bridging Rare Summit 2024.
Extended mental healthcare resources in
collaboration with iCall and
Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI).
Collaborations
Our partners
We work alongside leading national and international
organisations to expand the reach and impact of our work.
National Partners
Colitis and Crohn's Foundation (India)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New
Delhi
Enable India
Multifly Lifestyle
QPR Institute India
Mariwala Health Initiative
iCall
International Partners
School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Elevate Advocacy
ICONplc
Center for Information and Study on Clinical
Research Participation