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Grants in Aid of Research


The CCFC Grants in Aid of Research program is intended to support research on finding a cure for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Grants are awarded to investigators working alone or in collaboration with others. Grants will be awarded for a maximum of three years, not to exceed $125,000 per annum.

We were able to fund 10 promising research applicants from a pool of 42 proposals we received through the Grants In Aid of Research.

Name Title of Research Period of Funding
Claude Asselin

Co-applicant:Fernand-Pierre Gendron

University of Sherbrooke
Role of C/EBP transcription factors and deacetylation in intestinal inflammation  2011-2014

Michael Blennerhassett
Queen's University
Understanding and preventing stricturing in Crohn’s disease  2011-2014

Andre Buret
University of Calgary
Interactions of Campylobacter jejuni with the intestinal microflora and host response  2011-2014
Kris Chadee
University of Calgary

Defining the mechanisms of epithelial dysfuntion in Muc2-/- mice

 2011-2014
Scott Gray-Owen

Co-applicant: Philip Sherman

University of Toronto
AIEC Engagement of CEACAM6: Defining the Link to Crohn's Disease  2011-2014

Kevan Jacobson
BC Children's Hospital
Strengthening the Epithelial barrier Reduces Susceptibility to IBD  2011-2014

Waliul Khan
McMaster University
Target inhibition of serotonin signaling as a strategy to reduce the severity of colitis  2011-2014
Wallace MacNaughton
University of Calgary
Protease-activated receptor 2 promotes the resolution of inflammation

 2011-2014

Elaine Petrof
Queen's University
L. plantarum blocks inflammation in colitis Immunomodualtion of intestinal function by Vitamin D  2011-2014

John Wallace
McMaster University
Integration of Anti-Inflammatory Pathways in IBD  2011-2014

Paul Beck

Co-applicant: Subrata Ghosh


University of Calgary
The NLRP3-inflammasome is a key regulator of intestinal homeostasis

2010-2013

Francois Boudreau

Co-applicants: Nathalie Perreault and Julie Carrier


University of Sherbrooke
Blocking inflammatory genes expression during inflammatory bowel disease 2010-2013

Stephen Girardin

University of Toronto
The NOD-like receptor IL-22 signaling pathway in the defense of the intestinal lining 2010-2013

Paul Kubes

University of Calgary
Role of the Adapter Molecule MyD88 and the Protein Molecule TRIF in IBD 2010-2013

Dana Philpott
University of Toronto

Nod proteins in intestinal homeostasis
2010-2013

Nathalie Rivard

University of Sherbrooke
Role of the phosphate-removing enzyme, SHP-2, in intestinal inflammation 2010-2013

Marika Sarfati

Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM)

Characterization of disease-causing dendritic cells in Crohn's disease
2010-2013

Mark Silverberg
Mount Sinai Hospital
Genetic markers of outcomes in Crohn's disease 2010-2013

Bruce Vallance
University of British Columbia
Modeling Intestinal Fibrosis in Crohn's Disease

2010-2013

Stephen Vanner
Queen’s University
Investigation of new pain targets for treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease 2010-2013

Elena Verdu
McMaster University

Sensing of microflora and colitis
2010-2013
Premysl Bercik

Co-applicant: Stephen Collins

McMaster University
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Intestinal microbiota and the increased sensitivity to colitis in depression

2009-2012
Kenneth Croitoru
University of Toronto
Studies of the induction and regulation of colitis in a mouse model
Studies of the induction and regulation of colitis in a mouse model
All That Glitters Gala, Toronto, Grant in Aid of Research
2009-2012
Fernand-Pierre Gendron
Universite de Sherbrooke
Re-visiting P2Y nucleotide receptors as a cure for IBD
Role of epithelial cells P2Y receptors in the dysfunction of the intestinal mucosa during inflammation
2009-2012
Progress Report 1
Alan Lomax
Queen's University
Neuroimmune interactions during inflammatory bowel diseases
Sympathetic neuropathy in IBD: causes and consequences
2009-2012
Progress Report 1 
Karen Madsen
Univesirty of Alberta
Bacterial DNA and gut function
Bacterial DNA and gut homeostasis
2009-2012
Derek McKay
University of Calgary
The inhibition of colitis by helminth infection
Helminth Infection, Alternatively Activated Macrophages and the Inhibition of Colitis
2009-2012
Progress Report 1
David Sigalet
Alberta Children's Hospital
Immune signaling pathways of the GLP2 protein in the inflamed intestine
Immune signaling pathways of the Glugacon Like Peptide 2 in the inflamed intestine
M&M Meat Shops Grant in Aid of Research
2009-2012
Progress Report 1
Emma Allen-Vercoe
University of Guelph
Does a disease-causing bacterium from the mouth also cause problems in the gut for IBD patients?
Interactions of Fusobacterium nucleatum with intestinal epithelial cells: Implication for disease exacerbation in IBD
The Grocery Foundation Grant in Aid of Research
2009-2012
Progress Report 1

Claude Asselin
University of Sherbrooke
The intestinal epithelial cell response to inflammation
Role of C/EBP transcription factors and deacetylation in intestinal inflammation
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1 
Michael Blennerhassett
Queen’s University
Why does inflammation cause nerve damage in IBD, and how can we prevent this?
Neuronal survival and axon regeneration in intestinal inflammation
2008-2011
Summary
Richard Fedorak

Co-applicants: Carolyn Slupsky and Beate Sydora


University of Alberta
Finding a urine test that will diagnose IBD
The IBD Metablome Project: NMR Metabolic Analysis to Identify IBD and the microbe-genetype Relationship
Electronics Industry Hockey Tournament Innovations in IBD Research Award
2008-2010
Summary
Progress Report 1

Brett Finlay

University of British Columbia
The role of inflammation and the microbiota using different models: Exploring the interplay between host and microbiota during colitis
The role of the microbiota in infectious colitis and fibrosis
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Scott Gray-Owen

Co-applicant: Philip Sherman

University of Toronto
Tickling the receptor: Defining how bacteria linked to Crohn's disease penetrate the gut surface
AIEC engagement of CEACAM6: Defining the link to Crohn's disease
Federated Health Charities’ Grant in Aid of Research
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Nicola Jones

Co-applicants: Dana Philpott, John Brumell, and Mark Silverberg


Hospital for Sick Children
Determining how  the ATG16L1 gene favors the development of Crohn disease
The role of ATG16L1 in Crohn's disease
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Waliul Khan

McMaster University
How the hormone serotonin influences gut inflammation
Endocrinological regulation of gut inflammation by serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Wallace MacNaughton
University of Calgary
Role of proteases and their receptors in IBD
Mechanisms of protease-induced inflammation in IBD
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Elaine Petrof
Queen’s University
Use of probiotic products as a strategy to block intestinal inflammation
Effect of probiotic conditioned media on a mouse model of inflammatory colitis
Fay Shapiro Cutler Legacy Grant
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2

Mark Silverberg

Co-applicants: Gordon Greenberg, Robin McLeod, Denis Krause, Wei Xu

Mount Sinai Hospital
Inherited and environmental factors that contribute to the development of inflammation of the pouch after surgery for ulcerative colitis
Genetic, serological, and microbial factors related to patterns of illeal Inflammation
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2

Laura Sly
Child and Family Research Institute
Altering immune cell function in inflammatory bowel disease
Macrophage phenotype in inflammatory bowel disease
M&M Meat Shops Legacy Grant
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2 
Martin Storr

Co-applicant: Keith Sharkey

University of Calgary
Treatment of IBD with cannabinoids, looking for a cure
Cannabinoids in colitis
Healthpartners Grant in Aid of Research
2008-2011
Summary
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Ali Ahmad
St. Justine Hospital
Role of NK Receptors and their Ligands in the immunopathogenesis of Crohn’s Disease
M&M Meat Shops Grant in Aid of Research
2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final Report
François Boudreau
Universite de Sherbrooke
Role of Transcriptional Effectors of the TGFB Superfamily During Intestinal Inflammatory Response
The Grandey Family Foundation Grant in Aid of Research
2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2

Andre G. Buret
University of Calgary

Disruptions of epithelial integrity in the pathogenesis of IBD: The effects of C. jejuni. 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final Report

Kris Chadee
University of Calgary
Role of prostaglandin E(2) in modulating epithelial barrier function 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final report
Jeroen Marc Daniel De Buck
University of Calgary
Proteomic identification of human and animal Mycobacterium avium subsp. Paratuberculosis strains by mass spectrometry 2007-2008
Final Report
Christophe Faure
Sainte-Justine Hopital
Regulation and role of PSA-NCAM in enteric nervous system in TNBS-induced colitis 2007-2008
Progress Report 1
Richard Fedorak
University of Alberta
The IBD Metabolome Project: NMR Metabolomic Analysis to Identify IBD and the Microbe-Genotype Relationship 2007-2008
Stephen Girardin
University of Toronto
New insights into the detection of peptidoglycan by Nod2/CARD15: implications for Crohn’s disease 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Kevan Jacobson
BC’s Children’s Hospital
Intestinal Barrier Responses, neuropeptides and IBD 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Final Report
Denis Krause
University of Manitoba
Role of Bacteroides spp. and Escherichia coli in inflammatory bowel disease
All That Glitters Gala, Winnipeg, Grant in Aid of Research
2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final Report
Andrew James Macpherson
McMaster University
Mechanisms of normal intestinal lamina propria CD4 responses that ensure mutualism with commensal intestinal bacteria 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Robin McLeod
Mount Sinai Hospital
Post Operative Recurrence in paediatric Crohn’s disease: Influence of Molecular Factors 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Mark Ropeleski
Queen’s University
Intestinal Epithelial anti-apoptotic signalling and healing: novel roles for IL-11 in inflammation 2007-2010
Progress Report 1 
Progress Report 2
Philip Sherman
Hospital for Sick Children
Role of Probiotics in the management of experimental inflammatory bowel diseases
Fay Shapiro Cutler Grant in Aid of Research
2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final Report
Katherine Siminovitch
Mt Sinai Hospital
Characterization of susceptibility genes/molecules for inflammatory bowel disease
The Kerry and Simone Vickar Family Foundation Grant in Aid of Research
2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Bruce Vallance
University of British Columbia
Goblet Cell Mediators and their Impact on Mucosal Protection and Susceptibility to Colitis 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2
Final Report

Stephen Vanner
Queen’s University
Novel Pain Mechanisms in IBD 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
John Wallace
University of Calgary
Resolution of Colitis: A Translational Study 2007-2010
Progress Report 1
Progress Report 2