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John Aitken | ESCMID 2025 Poster

John Aitken | ESCMID 2025 Poster

In April, Dr. Andrew Tie presented the following poster at the 2025 Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This work, originated by John Aitken’s team at Otakaro Pathways, shows mycobacteria in the ileal tissue of all tested Crohn’s disease subjects (18/18) and none in healthy controls (0/15).

The MAP Gap | Fall 2021

The MAP Gap | Fall 2021

Human Paratuberculosis Foundation is dedicated to providing the latest research and information about the role of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) in chronic immune conditions such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, sarcoidosis, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and more. Our goal is to assist researchers, health care professionals and patients around the world. We are grateful for the support of our community and look forward to taking this journey together. Enjoy the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter!

In Memoriam ~ Prof. John Hermon-Taylor

In Memoriam ~ Prof. John Hermon-Taylor

In Maori the saying ‘Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne”  roughly translates to “In the forest of Tāne a great Totara has fallen.” A Totara is a tree which was of great value. The proverb is used when a person of influence and mana passes on. It most certainly applies to Prof. John Hermon-Taylor.

The MAP Gap | April 2021

The MAP Gap | April 2021

Human Paratuberculosis Foundation is dedicated to providing the latest research and information about the role of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) in chronic immune conditions such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, sarcoidosis, Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and more. Our goal is to assist researchers, health care professionals and patients around the world. We are grateful for the support of our community and look forward to taking this journey together. Enjoy the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter!

MAP Pioneer Patrick McLean ~ In Loving Memory

MAP Pioneer Patrick McLean ~ In Loving Memory

This week the world lost a friend, colleague and advocate for IBD patients. For decades, Patrick McLean dedicated his talents to advancing research into anti-mycobacterial treatment solutions for chronic immune diseases such as Crohn’s and multiple sclerosis. He had great compassion for patients, and exemplified the best of humanity. Our community was blessed to have known him, and he leaves a legacy that will ripple throughout time.