A simple blood test can predict Crohn’s disease before symptoms appear
A study led by the GEM Project’s Dr. Ken Croitoru and Dr. Sun-Ho Lee has found that a blood test can predict Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, opening the doors to early diagnosis and potentially prevention. The test measures a person’s immune response to flagellin, a protein found on gut bacteria. The GEM team…
Read MoreSinai Health appoints inaugural cohort of Translational Research Scientists to accelerate health innovation
The GEM Team’s own Dr. Williams Turpin is one of 7 Translational Research Scientists recently appointed at Sinai Health. In his new role, Dr. Turpin looks to bridge the gap between discovery research and real-world impact, driving innovation in health, patient care, health policy and health-care delivery. Click here for the full article.
Read MoreFermentable Fiber May Lower Crohn’s Disease Risk
A new study from the GEM team suggests that eating more fermentable fibers like inulin and beta-glucan may cut Crohn’s disease risk by about 30% among people with a family history of the condition. Click here for a summary of the results presented by Dr. Turpin at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Week 2025.
Read MoreThe GEM Team Celebrates the Andlauer Family’s Generous Donation
Sinai Health Systems hosted an event to celebrate the generous gift from the Andlauer family, which will be used to support the GEM team’s ongoing research efforts. The Andlauer families’ investment will further strengthen and expand the GEM team’s ability to conduct the essential research needed to predict, prevent, and ultimately cure IBD. We would…
Read MoreCP24 Breakfast Interviews the Gem Team to Learn About our Latest Discoveries
Our team was pleased to discus our latest findings from the GEM Project with CP24 Breakfast! Click here to watch the interview.
Read MoreDaily Mail News Release – Growing up with a dog is good for your GUT
Researchers from the University of Toronto found that young children who grow up with a family dog have healthier guts and are less likely to develop Crohn’s disease. Click here for the article.
Read MoreCCC-GEM Project Featured in “Exploring the Microbiome” Campaign
There are new technologies that allow us to map the microbiome. Somewhere in there may be an answer to what changes occur before developing IBD that are associated with the risk of developing the disease. Dr. Croitoru teamed up with @mediaplanetCA and the Toronto Star to share more. Click here to read the article, and…
Read MoreCrohn’s and Colitis Canada News – “New Evidence Points to Origins of Ulcerative Colitis”
Recent publication from a collaboration between Farncombe Institute, McMaster University, and the GEM Project points to origins of Ulcerative Colitis. Click here for the article.
Read MoreArticle in Gut Microbiota for Health – “Fecal bacterial protease activity may indicate progression to ulcerative colitis”
In a collaboration between Farncombe Institute, McMaster University, and the GEM Project researchers looked at the fecal microbiota composition and activity levels of protein breakdown in GEM subjects who developed Ulcerative Colitis and their healthy matched controls. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreYahoo Finance News Release – GEM Study Links Leaky Gut to Crohn’s Disease
Click here to see the news release from Yahoo Finance regarding new findings from the GEM Project.
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