Understanding IBD & Expanding Access for Spanish-Speaking Communities

Have you or a loved one experienced ongoing abdominal pain, fatigue, or digestive issues like diarrhea or loss of appetite? You may be living with one of the lifelong conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In this episode of Hope in the Pipeline, Dr. Paul Wylie, Medical Director of Preferred Research Partners in Little Rock, Arkansas, welcomes Dr. Natasa Jensen to discuss what causes IBD, its symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of early diagnosis and clinical research. You’ll also meet Erik Guzman, a bilingual research coordinator, who shares his inspiring story and efforts to make clinical trials more accessible to the Spanish-speaking community. He discusses barriers to participation, the need for diversity in medical research, and how Preferred Research Partners is building trust and partnerships across Arkansas to create healthier, more informed communities.