IBD and understanding your diagnostics 

In this Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) webinar, Dr. Seth Shaffer walked through what to expect during common procedures like bloodwork, stool tests, endoscopy, and imaging, and explained how to understand your results in clear, simple terms. He also offered practical advice on how to talk to your healthcare team so you can feel confident discussing your diagnosis and treatment options. 

Expert speaker 

Dr. Seth Shaffer

Dr. Seth Shaffer
Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor, Medicine
University of Manitoba

Dr. Seth Shaffer completed medical school at the University of Manitoba. He then went to Queen’s University for his Internal Medicine and returned to Winnipeg to specialize in gastroenterology. He then completed a fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the University of Chicago, while also obtaining a Master’s in Public Health Sciences, with an interest in health economics. 

Dr. Shaffer then returned to the University of Manitoba in 2020 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and is currently practicing as a gastroenterologist at the Health Sciences Center. He is also a member of the University of Manitoba IBD Clinical and Research Centre. His research focuses on understanding the causes and clinical management of persons with IBD, and the economic impact of caring for patients with IBD. 

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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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