Gutsy Learning Series
The Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Canada’s leading experts in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whether you're living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis—or supporting someone who is—you’ll connect with top researchers and healthcare providers as they explore key topics in a virtual setting.
Upcoming Webinars
The IBD Treatment Landscape: TL1A and Small Molecule Advanced Therapies
Curious about the evolving world of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis treatment options and what new advances could mean for you?
Join us for an informative session exploring the evolving world of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments.
Hear from Dr. Vipul Jairath as he provides a high-level overview of the current treatment landscape, including innovative options like TL1A and small molecule advanced therapies.
You’ll also hear from lived experience partner Rebecca Voltan as she shares her personal journey navigating medications as a pediatric patient to today.
Designed specifically for patients and caregivers, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to understand how new medical advancements can impact long-term care and quality of life.
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET
Register Now!
Expert Speaker
Dr. Vipul Jairath
Gastroenterologist and Professor of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Director of the IBD Clinical Trials Unit, Director of the IBD Fellowship program, Research Chair for the Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Dr. Vipul Jairath is a Gastroenterologist and Professor of Medicine in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and holds the John and Susan McDonald Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Research at Western University, Canada.
Dr Jairath leads the IBD Center at University Hospital (London Health Sciences Center) and is Director of the IBD Clinical Trials Unit, Director of the IBD Fellowship program and Research Chair for the Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry.
His research interests are centered around design, conduct and execution of clinical trials, outcome measures and index development and validation for use in clinical trials, including patient reported outcome measures, as well as methodological research in the design and analysis of clinical trials. He has over 500 peer reviewed publications. He has supervised multiple students and research fellows at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Dr. Jairath is principal investigator for multiple randomized controlled trials in IBD including investigator-initiated trials, collaborative trials and industry sponsored trials. He has served on multiple clinical trial steering committees, data monitoring committees and trial management groups.
Speaker with Lived Experience
Rebecca Voltan
Manager of Strategy and Planning, TD
Rebecca Voltan was born and raised in Toronto, where she grew up with her parents and three older brothers in the city she is proud to still call home. She currently works in Corporate Finance as a Manager of Strategy and Planning within Global Security and Defence, where she focuses on driving clarity, alignment, and execution across complex initiatives.
Outside of work, Rebecca is an active and creative person who enjoys spending time outdoors—especially in the summer. She lives in Toronto’s west end with her husband and their two cats, and stays busy keeping up with a lively extended family that includes ten nieces and nephews. In her free time, she enjoys running, painting, volunteering, cooking, and designing spaces.
Event Details
This event will be offered in English, with live simultaneous interpretation in French.
Submit your questions ahead of time when you register or ask them during the session.
Can't join us? Register anyway and we'll send you a link to the recording!
Past Webinars and Videos
Missed a session? Catch up anytime! All GLS webinars are recorded and available for on-demand viewing on our Past Webinars and Videos Page.
Explore topics including:
- Medications and emerging treatments
- Diet and nutrition
- Flare and symptom management
- Mental health and wellbeing
- And more
Have Questions?
For more information and support, contact us at learn@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
The Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) webinars could not occur without the support of our generous sponsors: