The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC)

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

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

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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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: https://t.co/6tXXDCT7Fv

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

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: https://t.co/6tXXDCT7Fv

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

Don't forget to submit your applications for our Winter Call for Proposals!

Applications must be submitted no later than 9 pm Pacific time (midnight EST) on February 20, 2026. Visit our website for more details: https://t.co/6tXXDCSzPX

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Congratulations @NarulaNeeraj and the TRIUMPH study team for receiving Crohn's & Colitis 360's 2025 Best Article Award!

Link to study: https://t.co/e5vEwjhXA7

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CIRC has joined LinkedIn!

Follow our page below for the latest updates and to connect with other members: https://t.co/WVjChmpERg

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CIRC Annual Newsletter 2025 - https://t.co/ms1L56I1nT

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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.

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

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: https://t.co/NYQvhvp1Ba

Thank you @TakedaPharma, @PfizerCA, and @abbviecanada for supporting this $1M #researchgrant!

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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: https://t.co/NYQvhvp1Ba.

#IBD
@getgutsycanada

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

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: https://t.co/NYQvhvp1Ba.

#IBD
@getgutsycanada

[Vipul Jairath MBChB DPhil @vipuljairath]

Determining the optimal treatment target in patients with ulcerative colitis: rationale, design, protocol and interim analysis for the randomised controlled VERDICT trial https://t.co/De2aMI0kkc.

90% recruited- thanks to all patients and research teams

[Sudheer Kumar Vuyyuru @IBDologist]

Check out our NMA on comparative efficacy of advanced therapies for achieving endoscopic outcomes in CD
@vipuljairath
@NarulaNeeraj
@PeyrinBiroulet @TBessissow
@AGA_CGH
https://t.co/xRvMsrr5en

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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: https://t.co/NYQvhvp1Ba

@getgutsycanada #IBDresearch

[Karen Frost @FrostKarenLee]

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.

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

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: https://t.co/NYQvhvp1Ba

@getgutsycanada #IBDresearch

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

Don't forget that CIRC's Fall 2023 #CallforProposals competition is closing today!

Submissions are due by 9 PM Pacific time (midnight EST) https://t.co/6tXXDCSzPX

@getgutsycanada #IBDresearch #IBD #gastroenterology #gastroresearch

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Warm thoughts and best wishes for a joyful winter season and a fresh start in the New Year.

Happy holidays from CIRC!

[The Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC) @CIRC_CCRM]

Our Fall 2023 Call for Research Proposals has been announced!

We're funding up to 2 proposals at a maximum of 100k each. Submissions are due January 5th, 2024.

For more details, visit: https://t.co/6tXXDCSzPX

@NarulaNeeraj @vipuljairath @TBessissow @HSingh_MD @ChrisMa_YYC