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Join us for an enlightening UM Knowledge Exchange event, where passionate researchers delve into the fascinating connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Discover how these two vital systems work in harmony to influence well-being and gain insights into the role of a fibre diet in managing IBD. Explore the intriguing interplay of mind and gut and uncover valuable strategies for maintaining health and managing IBD through this engaging and informative discussion. Take advantage of this opportunity to feed your curiosity and nourish your understanding of the brain-gut connection!
Moderator Jean-Eric Ghia, Professor, Depts. Immunology & Internal Medicine section of Gastroenterology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Presenters (by alphabetical order) Heather Armstrong, Assistant Professor and Tier 2 CRC, Department of Internal Medicine, Manitoba Center for Proteomics and System Biology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Charles Bernstein, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology, Department on Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Lesley Graff, Professor, Head Dept of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Provincial Medical Specialty Lead- Clinical Health Psychology Shared Health
Jeniffer Kornelsen, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba