Dr. Hongbing Yu, a research associate in the Jacobson and B. Vallance Research Teams, is working on basic science that could help explain why some kids get intestinal infections and others do not. His work could also lead to the development of novel treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are gastrointestinal autoimmune diseases that can make it difficult for children to enjoy everyday activities and absorb the nutrients they need to grow. The researchers in Dr. Bruce Vallance’s lab at BC Children’s Hospital are dedicated to understanding why these debilitating diseases occur and how they can be treated. Shauna…
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