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IBD is a complex disease characterized by multiple interacting pathogenic components. In this Perspectives, the authors advocate studying the 'IBD interactome' to build a molecular network of IBD, and discuss new concepts and tools to implement an unbiased systems approach that could facilitate development of novel therapies.