A Potential Cure for Ulcerative Colitis
Rethinking Ulcerative Colitis: A New Path to Understanding and Treatment
New study
Reducing agents for induction and maintenance therapy achieve long-term remission of refractory ulcerative colitis: A case report and review of literature
by our scientific advisor Dr. Pamela B Sylvestre
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New article
The discovery of Helicobacter pyroli: a cause of peptic ulcer disease
by our prsident & CEO Dr. Richard Gordon
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Participate in UC Well Research
UC well is collecting information about patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and their treatment history with the disease. The link below will redirect you to an external form which takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete. This information will greatly assist us towards embarking on a new study for ulcerative colitis.
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A foundation built on
experience & determination
UC Well was founded to change the narrative around ulcerative colitis. We believe alternative approaches hold untapped potential to uncover the root causes of UC. Our mission is to fund research, question long-standing assumptions, and accelerate the search for a cure.
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Help us find a cure to ulcerative colitis
By donating you help our foundation reach its goals to find a cure to ulcerative colitis
A word from our President
By the time I became a practicing cardiologist, I had been dealing with UC for years. I managed my symptoms as best as I could, but there were times when I thought I might lose the battle—especially when doctors told me my only option was to remove my colon(colectomy). It wasn’t until I tried a new type of treatment—a combination of a specialized enema and a compound called R-dihydrolipoic acid (RDLA)—that everything changed.
Within days, my symptoms disappeared.It felt like a miracle. Since then, I’ve been flare-free for over 14 years while taking only a simple maintenance medication. My experience opened my eyes to something critical: The mainstream approach to UC treatment does not always address the true cause of the disease. My treatment worked—but it was never widely researched or pursued further by the medical community. I started asking myself:What if there are other potential treatments out there that are being overlooked? ...
Reasons to donate to UC Well
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Uncovering the root cause of ulcerative colitis
Your donation fuels innovative, independent research aimed at uncovering the root causes of ulcerative colitis.
Unlike many research initiatives influenced by external financial interests, our nonprofit is committed to unbiased, evidence-based discoveries that prioritize patient well-being over profit. Every contribution brings us one step closer to breakthrough treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Unlike many research initiatives influenced by external financial interests, our nonprofit is committed to unbiased, evidence-based discoveries that prioritize patient well-being over profit. Every contribution brings us one step closer to breakthrough treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Build a Strong, Supportive Community
Living with ulcerative colitis is more than a medical challenge.It’s an emotional and social one, too.
Your donation helps fund support groups, workshops, and peer connections that provide comfort and guidance to those affected.
Together, we can create a compassionate community where no one has to face UC alone.
Your donation helps fund support groups, workshops, and peer connections that provide comfort and guidance to those affected.
Together, we can create a compassionate community where no one has to face UC alone.
Empower and Educate Patients & Families
Ulcerative colitis can be overwhelming, but knowledge is power.
Your support enables us to create comprehensive educational programs, resources, and awareness campaigns that help patients and their families navigate their journey with confidence.
By donating, you ensure that individuals affected by UC have access to the information and guidance they need to live healthier, more informed lives.
Your support enables us to create comprehensive educational programs, resources, and awareness campaigns that help patients and their families navigate their journey with confidence.
By donating, you ensure that individuals affected by UC have access to the information and guidance they need to live healthier, more informed lives.
Contact UC Well
Do you have a question about the foundation or would you like to learn more about our research program? Please send us a message, we will get back at you as soon as possible.
