# Closing the Gap Between IBD Therapies and Patient Outcomes, With David Rubin, MD

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Podcast: [HCPLive Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hcplive-podcasts-19526)
Published: 2026-05-06T21:06:43+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8900313
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Duration seconds: 660

## Resource

Despite more than 14 approved therapies for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, many patients still aren't reaching remission. At DDW 2026, David Rubin, MD, of the University of Chicago Medicine explains why the problem isn't the drugs — it's how and when we use them. He covers early treatment strategies, treat-to-target monitoring, the induction pitfall, and when to switch mechanisms rather than cycling within class. Read more: https://www.hcplive.com/view/closing-the-gap-between-ibd-therapies-and-patient-outcomes-with-david-rubin-md

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