The grant is divided into four projects. Cominelli will oversee the grant as well as direct one of the projects. We are very excited about these projects. According to the Crohn s Disease Resource Center, CD occurs in about one in 1,500 people. It can begin at any age but is most typically diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood.
CD affects men and women equally, and is thought to run in families.
CD can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, Cominelli explained. A thorough physical exam and a series of tests are usually required to make a proper diagnosis.