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Learn about the microbiome and its role in human health at this free virtual event put on by University of Calgary: https://go.ucalgary.ca/2021-03-10TheMicrobiome_LPRegistrati

Check out this Elemental article on why GI disorders including IBD are on the rise, featuring IMAGINE researchers Dr. Gil Kaplan and Dr. Karen Madsen: https://elemental.medium.com/how-the-western-diet-is-wreaki

The IMAGINE Network is excited to announce that Dr. Dean Tripp is the new lead for our Mental Health (psychiatry/psychology) Working Group. Dr. Tripp is currently a Professor in the Dept of Psychology, Anesthesiology & Urology at Queen’s University; Chair of the Queen’s University General Research Ethics Board (GREB); and Mental Training Coach for the Department of Athletics at Queen’s. Already an active researcher within IMAGINE, Dr. Tripp is one of our Incubator Grant recipients for his study: Effect of Resilience, Childhood Trauma on Suicidal Ideation in IBD. We look forward to working with Dr. Tripp as he guides the Mental Health Working Group with his extensive experience and expertise!

Be sure to check out Crohn's and Colitis Canada's webinar tomorrow for the latest updates on COVID-19 in people affected by Crohn's disease or colitis including strategies on how to maintain your health and wellness. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4yRh8-snSbWq9cU4qIonYg

Many IBD and IBS patients struggle with their mental health. We're studying the connection between these GI diseases and mental health in hopes of providing better care for these patients. Learn more about our research and ways you can participate: http://imaginespor.com #bellletstalkday