What’s next for IBD care: Insights from a surgeon-scientist

04/09/2025 23 min

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The data is clear: inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s are on the rise worldwide. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Amy Lightner—VP of Clinical Development at Calibr-Skaggs and colorectal surgeon at Scripps Clinic—to explore what drives these diseases, an upcoming phase 2 clinical trial for a new regenerative medicine, and how she balances life between the operating room and the research lab. //Keywords and topics: Inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; colon cancer; pouchitis; IBD phase 2 clinical trial; CLF065; colorectal surgery Additional resources:About Amy Lightner⁠LinkedIn - Amy Lightner⁠Instagram - Lightner labFacebook - Lightner labScripps Research Magazine 

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