GEM Project | Crohn's and Colitis Canada Inflammatory Bowel Disease GEM Project

The GEM Project is an international research study attempting to determine possible causes for Crohn’s Disease by following healthy individuals who are at a higher risk for developing the disease over time. We encourage healthy individuals who have a sibling and/or parent with Crohn’s Disease to join the effort and help find a cause.

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Since the start of the study in 2008, GEM has been featured various times in the media on television programs, in newspapers and in online articles.

The GEM Project expands to Europe

As of Jan 01, 2015, the GEM Project has expanded recruitment efforts to include the United Kingdom. Lille University Hospital in Scotland will serve as the regional hub to coordinator recruitment efforts throughout the U.K. To learn more, please visit … Continue reading →

The GEM Project was recently highlighted in the media, making an appearance on TV, in newspapers, and on the radio!

Appearing on Global News Halifax, Dr. Anthony Otley, GEM Project Site Director at IWK Health Centre in Halifax, discusses the GEM Project. The article focuses on a Fall River family’s participation in the project. The news article written by Julia … Continue reading →

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Help by participating in the GEM Project

If you have Crohn’s disease, we encourage you to ask your siblings and/or offspring to participate. If you have a full-sibling or parent that suffers from Crohn’s Disease and are between the ages of 6 and 35, we invite you to participate.