Investigator
Network for
Inflammatory bowel disease
Therapy in
Ireland
Improving IBD Research collaboration across Ireland
Increasing access to investigational therapies
Promoting Irish IBD research globally
INITIative is the first collaborative research network for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Ireland. The network is open to clinical and scientific investigators with an interest in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis throughout the island of Ireland.
Goals of the Network
IBD Research in Ireland
To foster collaboration and encourage multi-centre investigator initiated studies in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland
Clinical Trials
To attract and facilitate industry sponsored clinical trials in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland in order to improve the access for patients in Ireland to investigational drugs and therapies
Participation
To facilitate participation by Irish IBD investigators in European research consortia and networks
Investment
To attract funding for and investment in research infrastructure to support research in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland
Global Research Collaboration
To foster all Ireland, European and Global collaboration in IBD research and improve the profile of IBD related research taking place in Ireland