Welcome to the CHUM IBD Centre
CHUM IBD Centre: Advancing excellence in IBD care, research and education
The CHUM Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre is Quebec’s leader in IBD care, research and education. We deliver specialized patient care, pioneer innovative research, and deliver Canada’s foremost French-language gastroenterology training program.
Based at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM), Quebec’s largest tertiary referral centre, the CHUM IBD Centre unites a specialized team of gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, nutritionist, psychologist and research coordinators. Caring for thousands of IBD patients places us at the forefront of clinical innovation. This includes operating Quebec’s only dedicated IBD emergency endoscopy room, ensuring rapid intervention when patients need it most. Our team also leads 19 ongoing studies and multiple clinical trials, which are transforming treatment approaches and improving patient outcomes.
Our Clinics
Flare
Management
Rapid access to expert care to quickly regain control of flares.
Young
Adults
Helping patients to transition from pediatric to adult IBD care.
Pregnancy
Specialized care while navigating pregnancy with IBD.
The CHUM IBD Centre’s specialized clinics enhance patient care by targeting specific IBD challenges and life stages. Through focused expertise and personalized treatment approaches, these clinics improve disease management, reduce complications and elevate quality of life. Our dedicated clinical programs create a comprehensive support system that addresses both immediate medical needs and long-term health outcomes, empowering patients to better navigate life with IBD.
The CHUM IBD Centre serves patients throughout Quebec, offering both in-person treatment at Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, as well as remote care through telehealth services. If you’re not currently a patient and wish to access our specialized IBD care, talk with your doctor about a referral.
Support Services
Diet +
Nutrition
Manage symptoms, optimize gut health with guidance from IBD-focused dieticians.
Ostomy
Care
Adapt confidently to life after an ostomy with specialized nurses and clinicians.
Therapeutic
Endoscopy
Minimally invasive, advanced procedures that help diagnose, monitor and treat IBD-related complications.
The CHUM IBD Centre offers specialized services that support every aspect of IBD care. From nutrition and mental health to ostomy care and advanced endoscopic treatments, our team provides expert, personalized care—both in person and through telehealth. Our services provide far-reaching benefits, not just to patients but to all Quebecers, through public healthcare cost savings and efficiencies.
Research
Clinical
Trials
These trials provide patients with access to new therapies and treatment options.
Academic Studies
Academic studies also lead to the introduction innovative IBD treatments.
Clinical Trials Participation
We are currently accepting people with IBD for some of our clinical trials.
The CHUM IBD Centre is at the forefront of IBD research. Through clinical trials and research, our team explores groundbreaking advancements in IBD care. Our active trials offer patients access to new therapies while ensuring rigorous evaluation, compliance and careful integration of each study.
Interested in becoming a research partner?
Digital Health + AI
Novel IBD
Registries
This real-time platform unifies diverse health data, enabling personalized, treatment and research.
AI Powered
Insights
We harness AI to predict flares, guide treatment and deliver personalized care for IBD patients.
NLP
Natural Language Processing transforms patient and clinical data into actionable insights.
We are driving digital health in IBD care starting with smarter registries, AI-powered insights and natural language processing—helping to train the next generation of specialists to deliver better care and outcomes. Our goal is to use innovation to transform research into practical solutions that improve lives today and shape the future of care for people living with IBD.
Education
Physicians
Comprehensive education for gastroenterologists and internists specializing in IBD.
Nurses
Educational initiatives specifically designed for nurses focused on IBD.
Patients
Educational initiatives specifically designed for individuals living with IBD.
Education is a core priority at the CHUM IBD Centre. We train medical students, residents and researchers through a mix of classroom learning, clinical rotations and research opportunities. Beyond specialist training, we develop educational projects to improve patient care, reduce unnecessary travel, and help patients and providers prevent complications.
News
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CQRM 2026
The Quebec IBD Research Conference was held on May 19 in Montreal. Keep reading
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May 19 is International IBD Day
Watch Dr. Robert Battat explain the importance of IBD awareness. Keep reading
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Live with a CHUM IBD Centre Expert
Quarterly interactive virtual workshops for physicians focused on knowledge sharing in IBD. Keep reading