Resources

Educational Webinars

SAIA hosts regular educational webinar programs on a variety of topics related to the intersection of cultural considerations and chronic GI conditions. Each program focuses on providing evidence-based education on GI conditions in an accessible manner and features a collaborative panel of patient advocates & multidisciplinary clinician experts from around the world. Watch our programs below.

2026 Webinars

Whole Person Centered Care in Chronic GI Conditions

June 2026

SAIA proudly hosted an insightful discussion on “Whole Person-Centered Care in Chronic GI Conditions”, bringing together leading experts and patient advocates for an important conversation around a more holistic approach to managing chronic illness.

Pediatric to Adult Transition of Care

April 2026

SAIA proudly hosted an important live discussion on Pediatric to Adult Transition of Care. 

2025 Webinars

Demystifying Environmental Triggers in IBD

November 2025

SAIA proudly hosted a unique live discussion on an important topic, Demystifying Environmental Triggers in IBD!

Diwali & Beyond: Celebrating Cultural Festivals with IBD

October 2025

SAIA was very proud to partner with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to discuss one of the most common concerns many of us have – ‘How do we celebrate our festivals and important cultural events while living with IBD?

Demystifying Biosimilars & Biologics in IBD

July 2025

SAIA is thrilled to bring you an important and insightful discussion titled, Demystifying Biosimilars and Biologics in IBD!

Pride in GI

June 2025

This Pride Month, SAIA was proud to host an important discussion titled, Pride in GI to discuss the intersectionality in GI care. 

Demystifying Clinical Trials in IBD

April 2025

SAIA & American Gastroenterological Association come together to bring you an important livestream discussion titled, Demystifying Clinical Trials in IBD.

2024 Webinars

Pregnancy & Fertility in IBD & Ostomy/J-Pouch Surgery

November 2024

SAIA is honoured to present an important discussion on Fertility & Pregnancy in IBD & Ostomy / J-Pouch Surgery as part of our Patient Education Program!

Navigating Your Mental Health with IBD

September 2024

SAIA is proud to break the silence through our latest patient education program titled, Navigating Your Mental Health with IBD!

Eating During the Holidays with IBD

March 2024

SAIA and Nutritional Therapy for IBD are proud to partner on this important talk titled Eating During the Holidays with IBD: A Cultural Focus!

Management of Fistula in IBD

February 2024

SAIA is excited to present the latest edition of our patient education program titled “Management of Fistula in IBD”.

2023 Webinars

Family Matters: How to Support a Loved One with IBD

December 2023

This Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week, SAIA is proud to partner with Pfizer on this important educational event, “Family Matters: How to Support Your Loved Ones with IBD”.

Shattering the Stigma: Ostomies are Lifesavers

October 2023

In honor of Ostomy Awareness Day, SAIA leader, Dr. Neil Nandi (IBD specialist from Penn Medicine, US), moderates a robust discussion on #SouthAsian cultural considerations of life with an #ostomy on FB Live: “Shattering the Stigma: Ostomies are Lifesavers.”

Medications for the Treatment of IBD

June 2023

Calling all patients & caregivers! Have you ever wondered when the right time is to be prescribed #biologics or advanced therapies for #IBD? Or wanted to understand side effect profiles of these medications? If so, this talk is for you!

Observing Ramadan with IBD

March 2023

As Ramadan approaches, SAIA in partnership with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and Improve Care Now is proud to bring to you this very important patient-clinician collaborative event on Observing Ramadan with #IBD!