@VerduLab

Lab of Dr. Elena Verdu @McMasterU @MacDeptMed @Farncombe_GI Dedicated to investigating diet-microbiota interactions in chronic intestinal disorders

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📢NEW PAPER ALERT📢 Our latest paper in @AGA_Gastro sheds light on the immune role of the #intestinal epithelium in #celiacdisease by our talented Sara Rahmani @MsOrganoid @Farncombe_GI @Didarlab @FernandoChirdo @McMasterU #organoid Check it out here: gastrojournal.org/article/S0… ⬇️
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Just arrived in Mexico City.   In today’s rapidly shifting global landscape, we’re focused on deepening our relationship with Mexico to create good careers for our workers, strengthen supply chains, and build economic resilience across our nations.
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The pleasure of presenting is mine but all the hard work comes from the trainees!
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11 Sep 2025
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@VerduLab presented on the importance of intestinal microbiota in the modulation of celiac disease, highlighting bacterial metabolism in the small intestine!
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Check out this video: cnn.com/2025/08/22/science/v…

Rare deep-sea creatures find livestream fame | CNN

Millions tuned into a livestream of rare deep-sea creatures off the coast of Argentina. This viral scientific mission even included a plump starfish resembling a beloved cartoon character.

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Apoyo a la educación pública y a los organismos de ciencia en el país.
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🎓 We have a new doctor in the house! I’m thrilled to share that @MarkWulczynski has brilliantly defended his thesis, earning his PhD. Mark worked on the role of microbial small intestinal metabolism of fibre in celiac disease, with passion. Congratulations! @McMasterU
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Check this issue of @AGA_Gastro featuring a new immune based diagnostics for celiac disease that avoids the need for painful and long challenges in those on a glute-free diet. Blood-based T Cell Diagnosis of Celiac Disease - Gastroenterology gastrojournal.org/article/S0…

Blood-Based T-Cell Diagnosis of Celiac Disease

A simple blood test measuring the marker interleukin 2 in a blood sample shows high accuracy in diagnosing celiac disease and works even in people consuming a gluten-free diet.

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Congratulations Kelly Kan!! 2nd place presentation out of over 70 abstracts submitted from all the different labs and institutions that make up @HamHealthSci @LabCaminero @MacDeptMed
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My trainees are out today representing the lab and our translational projects at the Hamilton Health Sciences Building Bridges Symposium! @HamHealthSci @McMasterU @MacDeptMed
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Marching for gut health, microbes, and a cure! Great morning with @Farncombe_GI friends at the #GutsyWalk to support #IBDResearch and @getgutsycanada
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And some more trainees from my group! Xavier Mas-Orea and Janet Szeto presenting different roles of microbiota in IBD! @Farncombe_GI
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We are pleased to share that Maureen MacDonald, an internationally recognized scholar and longtime champion of student success, has been appointed McMaster University’s next provost, starting July 1, 2025. ow.ly/GL4X50VTjfM
Maureen MacDonald standing with her hands behind her back and smiling directly at the camera. Behind her is a row of large windows.

ALT Maureen MacDonald standing with her hands behind her back and smiling directly at the camera. Behind her is a row of large windows.

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Excellent talk by Dr. Dana Philpott @UofT on NOD2 receptor in IBD. The atrium was at capacity!! Thank you for visiting!
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⁦@JEGhia⁩ visiting professor ⁦@CanGastroAssn⁩ on the importance of science communication at all levels ⁦@Farncombe_GI⁩ GI rounds
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We are recruiting the future Nutrition in Gastroenterology fellows. Check our program webpage here for information on the program and the application process. @Farncombe_GI @machealthsci @McMasterU medicine.healthsci.mcmaster.…

Gastroenterology - Nutrition Fellowship - Department of Medicine

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Amazing work Deb!
Farncombe Institute@Farncombe_GI
24 Mar 2025
The Med Sci research day kicked off with an inspiring keynote from Dr. Deb Sloboda @Sloboda_Lab on science communication to the community through the art of creation exhibit!
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Great representation from our PhD students @amberlhann, @Kyle_EH_Jackson, and Kelly kan on our recent advances in IBD and CeD for #CDDWCLM25
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First poster session of #cddwclm2025 was a success! Look at this excited face @MarkWulczynski
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⁦@surette_m⁩ delivering an outstanding lecture ⁦@cddw_clm⁩ now!
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Utkarshini Nitin Kirtikar student award oral presentation ⁦@cddw_clm⁩ on tryptophan metabolism in celiac disease supported by ⁦⁦⁦@CCAceliac⁩ ⁦@Farncombe_GI⁩ ⁦@MacDeptMed⁩
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Second day of Research Topics in GI ⁦@cddw_clm⁩ featuring great presentations and networking opportunities by trainees across Canada and trainee directed discussion. ⁦@Farncombe_GI⁩
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