Bite-sized Videos
As part of our diverse educational resources, SAIA produces and shares bite-sized video clips on a variety of topics related to navigating cultural concerns while living with chronic GI conditions.
2026 Videos
Melvin shares his Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Journey
March 2026
Melvin, a South Asian American CRC Advocate & Ostomate shares his diagnosis journey.
2025 Videos
Team SAIA takes AIBD 2025 to ask: "What is your favorite IBD myth to break?"
December 2025
Haritha Shares Her Experience of Undergoing IUS in Telugu
December 2025
Haritha, a Crohn’s patient advocate from Hyderabad, India, shares her experience of undergoing IUS in Telugu!
Maitreyee Shares Her Experience with IUS in Hindi
December 2025
Maitreyee, an UC patient advocate from Maharashtra, India, shares her experience of undergoing IUS in Hindi!
Sharan Shares Her Ostomy Journey at ACG 2024
November 2025
At ACG 2024, Sharan discussed the complexities of living with IBD and an ostomy as a young British South Asian woman. Watch the video to learn more about her ostomy journey and how she struggled to navigate cultural stigma around body image and marriageability.
How to Wear a Saree with an Ostomy?
October 2025
This World Ostomy Day, here’s our very own Tina Aswani-Omprakash sharing how it’s absolutely possible to wear a saree and embrace traditional outfits with confidence as an ostomate!
2024 Videos
Dr. Bincy Abraham on the role of Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD Management
October 2024
During SAIA’s impactful panel discussion at ACG 2024, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Bincy Abraham on the expanding role of Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD management.
Watch the video above to gain expert insights on how IUS can help to improve patient acceptance of disease severity and drive the uptake of effective therapies and/or surgery.
Rohit shares his Crohn's diagnosis journey at DDW 2024
May 2024
As part of the 2024 Digestive Disease Week Conference (DDW 2024), our patient volunteer, Rohit Aita, was honored and humbled to be a part of the ‘Bridging the Communication Gap for Better IBD Care: A Collaborative Approach’ presentation.
Representing SAIA at this event, Rohit shared his valuable perspectives on the experiences and challenges he and his family faced in the first year of his Crohn’s disease diagnosis at the age of 17.