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

Global Research Collaboration

To foster collaboration and encourage multi-centre investigator initiated studies in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland To foster European, and Global collaboration in IBD research and improve the profile of IBD related research taking place 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

Investment

To facilitate participation by Irish IBD investigators in European research consortia and networks To attract funding for an investment in research infrastructure to support research in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis in Ireland

Studies