GEM

The GEM Project, led by Crohn's and Colitis Canada and spearheaded by Dr. Ken Croitoru at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, is a groundbreaking international study focused on understanding the causes of Crohn's disease. By tracking the health of 5,000 healthy relatives of Crohn's patients across seven countries, the project has uncovered that specific combinations of gut bacteria can predict the risk of developing Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear. This discovery paves the way for early intervention strategies, including personalized treatments and dietary modifications, aimed at preventing or managing the disease more effectively... We are one of the top two health charity funders of Crohn's and colitis research in the world, investing over $150 million in research since 1974, leading to important breakthroughs in genetics, gut microbes, inflammation and cell repair as well as laying the groundwork for new and better treatments... We work towards this promise by investing..

Registration numbers: 11883 1486 RR 0001 (W)

Primary location: Waterville