Thomas Jefferson University Endowment Update

We recently connected with Dr. Kozuch and she shared with us updates about the training that your generous gift is supporting. She has completed the first of three modules, and is in the middle of

the hands-on module 2 training which requires travel to different sites to receive one-on-one training with an expert. She went to University of Chicago in August, and is currently in the midst of planning time at Dartmouth this winter. She anticipates that she will be done with module 2 in April, and module 3 will be completed later in the spring.

We are confirming which physician will be trained next, and identifying a module 1 to be attended, likely in the second half of 2025.

Thank you again for your support – this training and technology will go a long way in improving the lives of those impacted by diseases like Crohn’s and Colitis.

We are so grateful for you, and the rest of the A Mother’s Wish team. Enjoy this last part of the year (how quickly it came!), and looking forward to continuing our good work together in 2025.

Gratefully,

Diana

Diana Elbanna
Director of Development, Medicine/Surgery

Office of Institutional Advancement

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

Recipients of the “A Mother’s Wish Foundation Prize in IBD Research” at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Penn Hospital- with Dr Wu

Award Winner #3

Announcing our 2024 WINNER of the  ” AMW PRIZE in IBD Research” at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Penn Hospital

Dear AMW,

Via this email, I’m proud to introduce to you Dr. Amanda M. PeBenito, the 2024 recipient of the A Mother’s Wish Foundation in IBD Research at Penn. Amanda is a terrific clinician and investigator who has had a significant impact on the lives of patients suffering from IBD. Here is a short bio about her.

“Dr. Amanda PeBenito is a Gastroenterologist and physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania.  She works as both a clinician, treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, and a researcher studying infections, such as those caused by the gut pathogen Clostridiodes difficile, which disproportionately affect patients with IBD.  The goal of her research is to better understand why patients with IBD are so susceptible to these infections, and specifically which gut metabolites may be driving this process in the setting of chronic inflammation.  Her work also aims to develop superior testing methods for this condition and identify new strategies to prevent it.   Dr. PeBenito obtained her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital as part of the Stanbury Physician Scientist Program.  She was then recruited to the University of Pennsylvania for her Gastroenterology fellowship as part of the Basic Science Research track.”

We deeply appreciate the support of the Foundation for IBD research at Penn!

Gary D. Wu, MD

Ferdinand G. Weisbrod Professor in Gastroenterology

Co-Vice Chief for Research, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Director, Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases

Director, Penn Center for Nutritional Science and Medicine

Co-Director, PennCHOP Microbiome Program

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

915 BRB II/III, 421 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

 

Thank you again AMW!  I am truly honored to be recognized alongside the other amazing IBD researchers here at Penn.  I’m so thankful to you and the entire A Mother’s Wish Foundation for your support!

Best,

Amanda

Amanda PeBenito, MD, MS

Gastroenterology Fellow, PGY-6

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

 

Pur 3 Winners so far ……

 

Our First Awards Winner!

Dear Laura and all at the A Mother’s Wish Foundation,

Via this email, I’m proud to introduce to you Dr. Chung Sang “CS” Tse, the 2023 recipient of the A Mother’s Wish Foundation in IBD Research at Penn. CS is a terrific clinician and investigator who has had a significant impact on the lives of parents suffering from IBD. Here is a short bio about her.

Chung Sang Tse, MD, is a board-certified Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tse is an academic clinician-scientist with a clinical focus on inflammatory bowel diseases, specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Her research is focused on addressing the non-inflammatory drivers of disease burden in inflammatory bowel diseases, including areas intersecting with healthcare delivery, healthcare utilization, health disparities, interdisciplinary care, and psychosocial health. Dr. Tse obtained her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and thereafter completed her residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic, fellowships in gastroenterology and women’s gastroenterological health at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Preceptorship at the University of California, San

Diego.

Thanks very much the support of the Foundation for IBD research at Penn.

Best, Gary

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Gary D. Wu, MD
Ferdinand G. Weisbrod Professor in Gastroenterology
Director, Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases Director, Penn Center for Nutritional Science and Medicine Co-Director, PennCHOP Microbiome Program
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
915 BRB II/III, 421 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Award Winner #2!

I’d like to share with you the terrific news that Nichole M. Belle, MD, PhD (cc’ed) https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/nicole-maloney-bellehas been chosen by the selection committee as the inaugural recipient of the “A Mother’s Wish Foundation Prize in IBD Research”. She is an outstanding young investigator studying important facets of intestinal epithelial and immune function related to IBD. Christian Hyde will be providing additional information about Nichole that you can share with the members of your Foundation. Nichole would be delighted to participate in your fund-raising event in the fall.

If you have any questions, please let me know and thanks again to you and your Foundation for the gift supporting this award program in IBD research for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Best, Gary

Gary D. Wu, MD

Ferdinand G. Weisbrod Professor in Gastroenterology

Director, Penn Center for Nutritional Science and Medicine

Co-Director, PennCHOP Microbiome Program

Co-Director, Center for Molecular Studies in Digestive and Liver Diseases

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

915 BRB II/III, 421 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

 

 

ADAM PETERSOHN AND FRIEND ELI RAISE FUNDS FOR AMW!

LOOK AT THIS YOUNGER GENERATION! Adam’s first cousin has been living and dealing with Crohn’s disease for several years. He has watched her go through so much. Instead of being on water rides at the beach, they are selling lemonade and candy to support A Mother’s Wish. It is so promising to see the torch of giving back is alive and well!

Thank you Adam and Eli!

Dine at Iron Hill Brewery in Phoenixville and they will donate 20% of your food bill* to us ! All 5 Tuesdays in May! Must show the flyer on phone or on paper.

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Iron Hill Give 20

Dine at Iron Hill Brewery in Phoenixville and they will donate 20% of your food bill* to us !

Valid only at the PHOENIXVILLE location on:

EVERY TUESDAY IN MAY (THERE ARE 5 of them in May )!

​Iron Hill Give 20 Flyer

Available for dine in OR pick up ONLY!

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 130 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA 19460

www.ironhillbrewery.com

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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are persistent diseases with a multitude of life altering side effects, therefore, we at A Mother’s Wish Foundation need to be persistent as well.

Just a reminder, that 100 percent of your donation goes to fight the battle.  

Your Friends at A Mother’s Wish Foundation

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WORLD IBD DAY FRIDAY MAY 19TH 2023

World IBD Day 2023 IBD has no age

On 19 May patient associations and stakeholders from around the globe unite to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those living with IBD and the need for more research to find better treatments and ultimately a cure.

World IBD Day around the world- “It’s amazing to see so many people from different countries come together in order to raise awareness for these devastating diseases.” Salvo Leone, EFCCA chairman

World IBD Day 2023 - EstoniaEstonia

World IBD Day 2023 - Europe (EFCCA)Europe (EFCCA)

World IBD Day 2023 - LatviaLatvia

World IBD Day 2023 - LithuaniaLithuania

World IBD Day Events

World IBD Day is coordinated by EFCCA

 

https://worldibdday.org/world-ibd-day-events/ibd-day-2023

STARTING 2023 WITH EXCITING NEWS-JOIN US AT REDSTONE IN PLYMOUTH MEETING PA THROUGH MARCH 2023

A Mothers Wish thanks of you that voted for AMW to receive the donations from Redstone in Plymouth Meeting PA https://www.redstonegrill.com/restaurants/plymouth-meeting/

 

This is a great and easy way to support our efforts! We sure hope to see you there! Please click below for some details.

https://youtu.be/4ZT_CfmiozI

Thank you to our 2023 Donors:

 

Catherine McCarty

William Hamill

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