Recognized as one of the most world-renowned experts in the field of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, both on clinical and research levels, he has been nominated to develop an internationally renowned Centre dedicated to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD’s).

One of the objectives of this mission is to extend collaborations of excellence with the largest world-famous centers including Lille.

Beyond Prof Jean Frédéric Colombel’s medical and scientific excellence, his fame brought the whole team in Lille some reflected glory (he was one of the major actors of his creation).

The "Mount Sinai" Hospital is one of the oldest and largest educational hospitals in the United States.