Getting the Best Care

Past Grant Recipients 2022

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic illnesses, meaning that until the scientific community discovers cures, patients will continue living with these diseases. A key component to ensuring the well-being of patients living with a chronic illness is to continuously evolve and improve patient care.

With the support of grants from Crohn's and Colitis Canada, the researchers noted below are diligently working on research projects that focus on discovering and implementing new ways to ensure patients have access to the best care possible.

2022 Grant Recipient

Dr. Jennifer Jones | Dalhousie University
Research: Understanding how proteins protect the gut from harmful bacteria
Date: 2022-2023
Amount: $50,000

Dr. Jones and her team aim to improve access to evidence-based support for psychological distress among people living with IBD through the ‘IBD Strong Peer2Peer’ program. This pilot program allows patient-centered self-management for IBD-associated psychological distress. Dr. Jones will pilot the intervention in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia. The results from this study will help improve mental health programs for adults living with IBD.