Research

The human gut is a fascinating organ and environment. Digestive upset and disease plagues Canadians. While there have been tremendous advances in recent years in understanding the workings of the gut, there is still much to do in the search for cures of many idiopathic and inflammatory conditions.

Furthermore, a healthy, normally functioning gut is key to health and well-being in general. Perturbed gut function contributes to conditions as diverse as cardio-vascular problems and mental-health issues.

My laboratory seeks to enhance our understanding of gut function, and in particular, the induction, regulation and resolution of inflammatory disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Employing a range of leading edge methodologies, experiments are conducted under the following projects: