Meet the Reps: Armenia - Interview with Manik Gemilyan and Edmond Baghdasaryan

Brigida Barberio © ECCO

Dear ECCO Friends and Community,

It is our pleasure to present our conversation with Armenia’s ECCO National Representatives, Manik Gemilyan and Edmond Baghdasaryan. In this video, we aim to provide an insightful overview of the evolving landscape of IBD care in Armenia, highlighting current challenges, progress, and the aspirations of the local medical community.

Manik and Edmond share how awareness and diagnosis of IBD are steadily increasing in the region. They describe how Armenian gastroenterologists are actively working to enhance education, improve access to treatment, and strengthen collaboration with international organizations like ECCO. The interview also offers personal reflections on the value of networking, scientific exchange, and the pride of representing Armenia within the global IBD community.

Warm regards,

Brigida Barberio