Cure8 news brief
Scholarships and peer communities can ease the financial and emotional burden of living with IBD and help students find supportive networks and career inspiration. Stories like these highlight practical resources and the role of open communication in campus life.
College students with IBD, parents and caregivers of young people with IBD, patient-advocacy groups, and clinicians working with adolescent/young-adult patients.
Two Ohio State students received the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship for 2026–27 and shared personal experiences living with inflammatory bowel diseases.
Lindy Winkler (Crohn’s disease) and Maddy Kuta (ulcerative colitis) discussed how Camp Oasis and building peer communities helped them manage life with chronic illness and inspired career and advocacy interests.
This is a feature article/profile based on recipients’ personal accounts and a press release about the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship. It describes lived experience and community programs (Camp Oasis) rather than clinical research or medical recommendations.
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This highlights a local family’s experience with pediatric Crohn’s disease, showing how community support and Foundation programs can help patients and caregivers connect, fundraise, and access resources.
IBD affects many parts of life, not just the digestive tract — symptoms, mental health, work and school can all be disrupted. The article highlights support options and a free webinar/guide from a patient advocacy group...
Conversations about living with IBD and IBS can help people feel less isolated, learn practical coping strategies, and identify local support resources. Hearing from a specialist and from a caregiver can provide both...
