Join us for an informative evening featuring top inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experts, helpful resources from Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis across Durham Region.
This event is free to attend, but space is limited! Save your seat before registration fills up.
Dr. Daniel Green
Gastroenterologist, Lakeridge Health
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Queen’s University
Dr. Daniel Green is a staff gastroenterologist at Lakeridge Health and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Queen's University. He currently serves as the Division Head of Gastroenterology for the Lakeridge Health Corporation.
After completing his gastroenterology training at the University of Toronto, he pursued a specialized fellowship in advanced therapeutic endoscopy at St. Michael's Hospital.
In addition to his clinical expertise in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy, Dr. Green is deeply involved in clinical research. He serves as the Principal Investigator for multiple Phase III studies focusing on IBD and various other gastrointestinal conditions.
Dr. Green is a board member and the President of the Ontario Association of Gastroenterology.
A recipient of several competitive funding awards, he has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Alana Carter, BSN, MN
IBD Clinical Nurse Specialist
IBD Clinical Research Study Coordinator
A highly skilled nursing professional with a Master’s degree in Nursing and extensive experience across specialized clinical areas. With a background in neurotrauma and currently practicing as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Nurse Specialist, they bring advanced expertise in patient education, chronic disease management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
In addition to clinical practice, they serve as a board member of the Canadian IBD Nurses, contributing to the advancement of IBD nursing through leadership, advocacy, and professional development initiatives. Experience as an endoscopy nurse has further strengthened their procedural knowledge and gastrointestinal care expertise.
They are committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care while supporting improved outcomes in specialized clinical settings.
Dr. Marci Reiss
Social Worker
Director of the Ancillary Health Program, TIDHI
Dr. Marci Reiss, Director of the Ancillary Health Program at TIDHI, is a researcher and licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping individuals manage the challenges of illness, pain, anxiety, depression and trauma. She has a doctorate in social work where she focused on utilizing teletherapy to improve patient health outcomes.
Dr. Reiss has specific expertise in helping patients with IBD, IBS, arthritis, psoriasis and chronic pain conditions. She trains social workers and psychologists around the world in how best to work with patients to achieve improved health.
Dr. Reiss has been a pioneer in putting mental and behavioral health into chronic disease centers, teaching internationally about the importance of emotional and psychological well-being on health outcomes. She has developed these integrated models of care where mental health is offered in combination with medical care in various hospitals throughout the United States including at the Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University, University of California San Diego, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Southern California, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Chantel Wicks is a dedicated advocate and experienced IBD patient of over 19 years. She hosts the Guts & Glory podcast, chairs the Durham Region Gutsy Walk, and is the Durham Region Chapter President, actively engaged in building awareness and fundraising efforts for those impacted by IBD. Recognized by organizations like Crohn's and Colitis Canada and CIHR, she's a featured speaker at various events and media platforms. Chantel also serves as a Patient & Family Advisor at Scarborough Health Network and a Patient Research Partner on various research projects across the country. In all of these roles, she promotes shared decision-making and patient-centered care. Formerly a teacher of 12 years, she is now the National Manager of Community Outreach & Resources at Myeloma Canada.