The incorporation of RUNX1 in combination with currently known IBD biomarkers, FEV + NFKB1 + RELA, achieved a comparable sensitivity and specificity scores of 99% and 87%, respectively, while RUNX1 in combination with known CRC markers, CEA + TIMP1 + CA724 + CA199, achieved a sensitivity and specificity score of 97% and 99%, respectively. The gene discussed is NFKB1; the disease is colorectal carcinoma.