Steven Brown, MD, will receive the Humanitarian of the Year award from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Connecticut chapter at the group's "Bottoms Up" event, Nov. 2 in Hartford, Conn, we-ha.com reports.
Here's what you should know:
1. The group is recognizing Dr. Brown for his work training colon and rectal surgeons. Dr. Brown is highly active in the mentorship and research realms.
2. The Bottoms Up event raises money for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis research and education.
3. Bottoms Up Committee Chair Jen Bucari said, "We are ecstatic to have the opportunity to honor Dr. Brown for his very important work here in Connecticut. He offers his patients the most outstanding compassionate and knowledgeable care in treating Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Brown plays a vital role in our mission to treat and cure these diseases."