In this Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) webinar, Dr. Prévost Jantchou explored managing Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at different stages of life. The webinar covered a range of topics, including how age-specific differences of IBD affect treatment, monitoring, and lifestyle. Speakers also discussed tailored strategies for IBD care during childhood, adulthood, and elderly care.
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Expert Speaker
Dr. Prévost Jantchou
Université de Montréal
Dr Prévost Jantchou is a pediatric gastroenterologist at CHU Sainte-Justine, researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center and associate professor at the University of Montreal. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Franche-Comté, followed by a specialization in pediatric gastroenterology in France. Passionate about epidemiology, he completed a doctorate at INSERM, focusing on the incidence and risk factors of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). His academic and clinical work combines research, patient care and teaching, with the aim of improving the care of children with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
Dr. Jantchou's research focuses on environmental risk factors for IBD, including the role of diet, Vitamin D, and physical activity in disease progression and management. He is also interested in pediatric IBD treatments, quality of care, and the transition from pediatric to adult care. In 2018, he received a GIA research grant from Crohn's and Colitis Canada to explore the impact of Vitamin D on relapse prevention in children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. His work continues to advance knowledge and improve care strategies for young patients with these diseases.
Speaker with lived experience
Jessica Plourde
Jessica was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 11 in rural New Brunswick. Since then, she has tried numerous medical treatments and has had surgeries related to her disease. She’s been on infliximab since 2007. Though living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been a journey for Jessica, she’s so much more than her disease. She’s a hockey-mom to a healthy and active 10-year-old boy, a wife, lawyer, and works full-time for the federal public service.