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A novel twist on gold standard nutritional treatment for pediatric IBD could lead to longer-term remission
Read MorePrebiotic formulation might improve outcomes for children with inflammatory bowel disease.
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Fasting may help ward off bacterial infections according to study in mice
Read MoreFasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica bacteria protects mice from developing a full-blown infection, in part due to changes in the animals’ gut microbiomes, according to new research published in PLOS Pathogens by Dr. Bruce Vallance and colleagues at BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia (UBC).
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Congratulations CIHR Spring 2021 Project Grant Recipients!
Read MoreCongratulations to the BC Children’s and BC Women’s investigators who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants Spring 2021 competition. Our research community received more than $6 million in new research grants.
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Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
Read MoreA new study suggests that specialized immune cells that dampen inflammation and help repair the gut could be used as a potential therapy for children dealing with the painful symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Uncovering the power of a single layer of cells: Vallance Lab researchers study the intestinal epithelium to improve care for kids with inflammatory bowel diseases
Read MoreA layer of tissue that’s only a single cell thick is all that that separates our intestines from the world of microbes living inside our gut. Until recently, scientists believed this layer, which is called the intestinal epithelium, was just a simple protective barrier.
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Congratulations CIHR Grant Recipients!
Read MoreWe are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s and BC Women’s investigators who were awarded funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant Spring 2018 competition.
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Putting Crohn’s and colitis under the microscope: Q&A with Shauna Crowley
Read MoreCrohn’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.
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