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Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease

UM Knowledge Exchange explores the intersection of mind and metabolism March 27

March 5, 2024 — 

On Wednesday March 27, 2024, join the UM Knowledge Exchange for an exploration of the connection between the brain and the gut in the context of health and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The panel of leading UM researchers will share insights into the role of a fibre diet in managing IBD, and how the harmony between these two vital systems influences our well-being.

UM Knowledge Exchange is an important opportunity for UM researchers to share emerging knowledge with members of the public and the wider UM community. UM Knowledge Exchange is hosted by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), with support from the UM Learning for Life Network.

Join us for this opportunity to feed your curiosity and nourish your understanding of the brain-gut connection and explore the intriguing interplay of mind and metabolism. Our expert panel will uncover valuable strategies for maintaining health and managing IBD with this engaging and informative presentation.

Moderator

Jean-Eric Ghia, Professor, Depts. Immunology & Internal Medicine section of Gastroenterology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba.

Panelists

Heather Armstrong, Assistant Professor and Tier 2 CRC, Department of Internal Medicine, Manitoba Center for Proteomics and System Biology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba.

Charles Bernstein, Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Bingham Chair in Gastroenterology, Department on Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba.

Lesley Graff, Professor, Head Dept of Clinical Health Psychology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Provincial Medical Specialty Lead- Clinical Health Psychology Shared Health.

Jennifer Kornelsen, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba.

 

Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease, March 27, 7pm-8:30pm (CDT) at Degrees Diner. UM Knowledge Exchange is a hybrid event with in-person and online options to attend.

Please register by March 22 to join the discussion.

Add Brain and Gut: working together in health and disease to your calendar. Coffee and other refreshments will be provided, and the kitchen at Degrees Diner will be open for specialty coffee and full food service. Parking is available with registration.

Or join us for online viewing 7 pm CDT to watch the live stream. Participate during the live session by asking your questions via email to: Research [dot] Communications [at] UManitoba [dot] ca

The seven-part UM Knowledge Exchange panel-discussion series is ongoing until May 2024. More details can be found on the UM Knowledge Exchange webpage.

Research at the University of Manitoba is partially supported by funding from the Government of Canada Research Support Fund.

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