
Dr. Julian Panes is senior investigator at Institut Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, and formerly the head of the IBD Unit at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona for 1996 - 2022. His research group is focused on the development of new diagnostic tools particularly imaging modalities, the identification of new molecular targets for treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, and the development of cell therapies. He has published more than 400 manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals, has served as a member of the Scientific Committee of the United European Gastroenterology Federation, the Scientific Committee of European Crohn’s and Colitis organization, has been member of the board of International Organization for the study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Associate Editor of Gut, and President of ECCO.

Welcome & Introduction – Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) Combination therapy – Treat the intestinal mucosa to treat the fistula - Dr. Sara El Ouali (UAE/USA) Who is a candidate for stem cells? - Dr. Julián Panés (Spain) Practical tips for optimizing the success of stem cell therapy - Dr. Louis J. Cohen (USA) Patient-reported outcomes in fistula surgery - Dr. Marylise Boutros (Canada) The results of stem cells for anal fistulas – Dr. Giovanna da Silva (USA) Video stem cells for anal fistulas - Dr. Phillip Fleshner (USA) Panel discussion & Closing Remarks - All faculty moderated by Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) *Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.
With Takeda
Published
Jul 2023

Welcome & Introduction - Dr. Steve Wexner (USA) Rationale and development of Stem cells - Dr. Damian Garcia Olmo, Madrid, Spain Results of stem cell treatment - Dr. Julia Panes, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain Ongoing scientific trials - Dr. David Schwartz, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee Potential future directions and additional indications - Dr. Amy Lightner, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio Discussion and closing remarks – All faculty moderated by Dr. Steve Wexner (USA)
With Takeda
Published
Oct 2021
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