"The Cause for a Cure for Crohn's Disease"
MAP & Crohn's Disease research
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| National Institutes of Health NIAID - NIDDK |
| Centers for Disease Control |
| European Commission |
| Int'l Assoc for ParaTB |
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International Association for Paratuberculosis
Introduction
Founded in 1989 by Dr. Rodrick J. Chiodini, the International Association for Paratuberculosis, Inc. (IAP) is a nonprofit, charitable, scientific organization devoted to the advancement of scientific progress on Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), related mycobacteria and related diseases. The primary functions of the IAP are:
- To further the work of scientists studying MAP
- To facilitate communication and cooperation among scientists
- To bridge the gap between basic scientists and clinicians
- To foster scientific freedom and responsibility
- To improve the effectiveness of scientific achievement in the promotion of animal and human health
- To advance education in MAP, encouraging new researchers to study this disease
- To increase public understanding, awareness and appreciation of the importance of diseases caused by MAP
The IAP hosts International meetings every two years where experts from around the world gather to discuss Paratuberculosis, Johne's Disease and Crohn's disease. The most recent meeting, the 7th International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis was held in Bilbao, Spain in June 2002. To access abstracts presented at this colloquium, visit the IAP's Summary of Abstracts Presented at the 7th International Colloquim.
The IAP website is a valuable resource for information about research and researchers all over the world. We would strongly encourage you to visit this site.
PARA is extremely privileged to have serving on its Scientific Advisory Council, IAP's founder, Dr. Rodrick J. Chiodini, and current President, Dr. Michael T. Collins.
PARA Represents the interests of
Crohn's patients at the 6th International Colloquim
