The purpose of CIRC is to promote research in inflammatory bowel disease through collaboration of multiple Canadian centres.

Toronto, ON
Joined November 2021
Junior Member Spotlight @SethRShaffer is a clinician scientist and assistant professor at UManitoba. His research focuses on understanding the clinical management of persons with #IBD, as well as the economic impact of caring for people with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
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Junior Member Spotlight! @DrLexGI is a clinician-investigator at @UHN and assistant professor @UofT. Her research uncovers the drivers of malnutrition in #IBD to translate nutrition science into dietary care that improves outcomes and QOL for patients with chronic GI disease.
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Junior CIRC Member Spotlight! @ptandonGI is a clinician scientist at the University Health Network and assistant professor at U of T. His research program focuses on IBD care of racial and ethnic minorities, and providing equitable care to all living with this chronic disease.
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
We have extended the deadline for our Winter Call for Proposals! Please note that applications must now be submitted no later than 9 PM Pacific time (midnight EST) on March 20th, 2026. Visit our website for more details: circ-ccrm.ca/investigator-in…
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We have extended the deadline for our Winter Call for Proposals! Please note that applications must now be submitted no later than 9 PM Pacific time (midnight EST) on March 20th, 2026. Visit our website for more details: circ-ccrm.ca/investigator-in…
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Congratulations again to Dr. Brian Bressler who was awarded our first ever Distinguished Achievement Award! Thank you for your outstanding contributions to the field of #IBDresearch and for demonstrating exceptional dedication to the mission and goals of CIRC. @DiscoverIBD #IBD
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CIRC's 2024 PIONEER Grant has been awarded! Congratulations to @kevan_jacobson & @GenelleLunken for receiving our $1M grant for your study DISPENSE-T. And a special thank you again to to our sponsors @TakedaPharma @PfizerCA & @abbviecanada for their generous contributions.
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There's just one more week before #LOIs for our 2024 PIONEER #GrantCompetition are due! Make sure to double-check the terms while you prepare your submissions: circ-ccrm.ca/pioneer-grant/ Thank you @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA, and @abbviecanada for supporting this $1M #researchgrant!
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
CIRC's 2024 PIONEER #ResearchGrant competition is still ongoing! Thanks to our sponsors @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA, and @abbviecanada, we are awarding $1M for high quality, impactful #IBDresearch. Visit our website for the details: circ-ccrm.ca/pioneer-grant/. #IBD @getgutsycanada
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CIRC's 2024 PIONEER #ResearchGrant competition is still ongoing! Thanks to our sponsors @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA, and @abbviecanada, we are awarding $1M for high quality, impactful #IBDresearch. Visit our website for the details: circ-ccrm.ca/pioneer-grant/. #IBD @getgutsycanada
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
Determining the optimal treatment target in patients with ulcerative colitis: rationale, design, protocol and interim analysis for the randomised controlled VERDICT trial bmjopengastro.bmj.com/conten…. 90% recruited- thanks to all patients and research teams
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
Check out our NMA on comparative efficacy of advanced therapies for achieving endoscopic outcomes in CD @vipuljairath @NarulaNeeraj @PeyrinBiroulet @TBessissow @AGA_CGH cghjournal.org/article/S1542…
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
CIRC is thrilled to announce that we'll be awarding our 2nd PIONEER #ResearchGrant in 2024, for up to $1M! Thank you @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA and @abbviecanada for your generous support. Visit our website for the details: circ-ccrm.ca/pioneer-grant/ @getgutsycanada #IBDresearch
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The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) retweeted
Looking for an adult NP/CNS for an exciting downtown Toronto GI/IBD inpatient unit. Experience with biologic/advanced therapies ideal but not a dealbreaker. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with high-caliber MDs and the mentorship of @CANIBD members.
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CIRC is thrilled to announce that we'll be awarding our 2nd PIONEER #ResearchGrant in 2024, for up to $1M! Thank you @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA and @abbviecanada for your generous support. Visit our website for the details: circ-ccrm.ca/pioneer-grant/ @getgutsycanada #IBDresearch
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Don't forget that CIRC's Fall 2023 #CallforProposals competition is closing today! Submissions are due by 9 PM Pacific time (midnight EST) circ-ccrm.ca/investigator-in… @getgutsycanada #IBDresearch #IBD #gastroenterology #gastroresearch
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