Verdu Lab

Lab of Dr. Elena Verdu @McMasterU @MacDeptMed @Farncombe_GI

Dedicated to investigating diet-microbiota interactions in chronic intestinal disorders

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

📢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:
https://t.co/I2KW9xTzCU
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[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

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.

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

@MarkJCarney Well done Canada and Mexico!

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

The pleasure of presenting is mine but all the hard work comes from the trainees!

[Farncombe Institute @Farncombe_GI]

@VerduLab presented on the importance of intestinal microbiota in the modulation of celiac disease, highlighting bacterial metabolism in the small intestine!

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

Apoyo a la educación pública y a los organismos de ciencia en el país.

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

Check out this video: https://t.co/PqY6HiGiRz

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

🎓 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

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

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 https://t.co/VuYBQmkTY2

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

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

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

My trainees are out today representing the lab and our translational projects at the Hamilton Health Sciences Building Bridges Symposium!
@HamHealthSci @McMasterU @MacDeptMed

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

@DeLeoGonzaloA @somosgelatina @LaNegraVerdu Tenés algún argumento inteligente para compartir o empezamos con tu corte de pelo y tus entradas?

[Caminero Lab @LabCaminero]

Marching for gut health, microbes, and a cure! Great morning with @Farncombe_GI friends at the #GutsyWalk to support #IBDResearch and @getgutsycanada

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

And some more trainees from my group! Xavier Mas-Orea and Janet Szeto presenting different roles of microbiota in IBD! @Farncombe_GI

[McMaster University @McMasterU]

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. https://t.co/qDO47c8WCz

[Farncombe Institute @Farncombe_GI]

Excellent talk by Dr. Dana Philpott @UofT on NOD2 receptor in IBD. The atrium was at capacity!! Thank you for visiting!

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

⁦@JEGhia⁩ visiting professor ⁦@CanGastroAssn⁩ on the importance of science communication at all levels ⁦@Farncombe_GI⁩ GI rounds

[Ines Pinto-Sanchez @InesPintoSanch1]

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

https://t.co/j78goL0nby

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

@theAliceRoberts Alice I enjoyed very much The Incredible Human Journey. I was surprised by what you said regarding no genetic evidence of Sapiens-Neanthertal interbreeding when they are known to contribute to 1-4% of those with EU ancestry.

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

Amazing work Deb!

[Farncombe Institute @Farncombe_GI]

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!

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

Great representation from our PhD students @amberlhann, @Kyle_EH_Jackson, and Kelly kan on our recent advances in IBD and CeD for #CDDWCLM25

[Verdu Lab @VerduLab]

First poster session of #cddwclm2025 was a success! Look at this excited face @MarkWulczynski