Research Milestones

How is research impacting the lives of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? Here we share stories of success and what we are learning about the causes and triggers, and best ways to manage, treat and prevent these diseases. 

Crohn's and Colitis Canada Awards $2.7 Million in New Grants to Researchers Across Canada

Canadian research is leading to improved care for people living with Crohn’s disease or ulc...

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PACE Program Adds a New Partner in Thunder Bay

The Promoting Access and Care through Centres of Excellence (PACE) program’s efforts to bet...

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Crohn's and Colitis Canada Awards Nine Research Grants, Supports Researchers Improving IBD Care

TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - Crohn's and Colitis Canada is pleased to announce its Grants-in...

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The Progress of PACE, One Year After Launch

In 2016, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada launched the Promoting Access and Care through Centres ...

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Study Provides Insight into what IBD Patients Think of Predictive Testing

A recent study carried out by the iGenoMed Consortium with researchers from Laval University, McG...

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Studying the Use of Telemedicine for Northern Ontarians with IBD

If you live in Northern Ontario and have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease or ulcerative co...

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Bringing Care Closer to People with Crohn's or Colitis

As part of the Promoting Access and Care through Centres of Excellence (PACE) Network, researcher...

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Research at U of A and UCalgary Developing New Therapies to Curtail Steroid Use as a Part of PACE

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada leads way to reduce high, chronic steroid use through PACE netwo...

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Crohn's and Colitis Canada Leads Way to Connect IBD Research with Patient Care CARE, Improved Outcomes

Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research launches vital, new expansion networkHamilt...

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New Crohn's and Colitis Canada Network Unites World-Class Canadian Healthcare Centres

New Crohn's and Colitis Canada Network Unites World-Class Canadian Healthcare CentresNetwork ...

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  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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