Untangling IBD and Ethnicity — Celebrating “Didi” (Dr Sandhia Naik) on Her Special Day

This special episode of THE PIBD DIGEST honours Dr Sandhia Naik, the much loved paediatric gastroenterologist who retires from the Royal London Hospital after an extraordinary career. Known affectionately as “Didi”—an endearing Hindi term for an elder sister—she has been a guiding presence within the paediatric GI community for decades. In our conversation, Didi reflects on IBD and ethnicity, drawing on her deep experience working with the richly diverse population served by the Royal London. Her insights reveal how patterns of inflammatory bowel disease evolve across generations of families who have made the UK their home, and what clinicians must understand to care for these communities effectively. Didi also spills the beans on her retirement plans, including her charity adventures in Africa with the Nana Foundation. Spoiler: she’s not slowing down! Learn more about her work at the foundation: https://www.nanafoundation.co.uk/