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
Topic: IBD and understanding your diagnostics
Join Dr. Seth Shaffer, gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, for an informative session on the key diagnostic tests used in identifying and managing IBD.
Dr. Shaffer will walk through what to expect during common procedures like bloodwork, stool tests, endoscopy, and imaging, and explain how to understand your results in clear, simple terms. He’ll also offer practical advice on how to talk to your healthcare team so you can feel confident discussing your diagnosis and treatment options.
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET
Register now!
Speaker bio
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.
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 live 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?
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The Gutsy Learning Series (GLS) webinars could not occur without the support of our generous sponsors: