Contributions in the Fight to Overcome IBD

04/26/22 • 11 min

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Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Amy Lightner, MD joins Butts & Guts to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and innovative treatments using stem cell therapy at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Regenerative Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Lightner also gives an update on the 2022 Sherman Prize and how you can submit a nomination.

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