Along with learning the latest recommendations for people affected by Crohn's or colitis, experts discuss guidelines for vaccines in IBD, including flu shots and live vaccines. They also focus on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and what it means for IBD patients.
Featured Panelists:
Dr. Mark B. Loeb (MD) is an Infectious Disease physician and medical microbiologist. He is a Professor in the Departments of Pathology and Molecular Medicine and Health Research Methods Evidence and Impact at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. He holds the Michael DeGroote Chair in Infectious Diseases and serves as a Division Director of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Loeb has been conducting clinical trials on influenza vaccine for the past 15 years and has been funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, National Institute of Health, and the World Health Organization.
Dr. Cynthia Seow (MBBS, MSc, FRACP), Pregnancy and IBD Specialist, Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
Moderators:
Dr. Gilaad Kaplan (MD, MPH, FRCPC), Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterologist and Epidemiologist, Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Chair of the Scientific and Medical Advisory Council, Crohn's and Colitis Canada
Dr. Eric Benchimol (MD, PhD, FRCPC), Professor, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Toronto, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, SickKids, NASPGHAN Canadian Councilor, Chair-Elect of the Scientific and Medical Advisory Council, Crohn's and Colitis Canada
