CCIBDN Executive Committee

Dr. Eileen Crowley, MD, MSc, MRCPI

Co-Chair, CCIBDN Executive Committee
Assistant Professor, Western University; 
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Children’s Hospital at LHSC

Dr. Eileen Crowley is an Assistant Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine, University of Western Ontario and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Clinician Researcher at the Children’s Hospital Western Ontario (CHWO) . She leads the Pediatric IBD Centre at CHWO, co-founded the #GETSET Transition Program and co-leads the Pediatric Centre for Clinical Research at CHWO. Her clinical and research work focuses on precision medicine, therapeutic drug monitoring, and improving care delivery for children with IBD and currently serves as Co-Chair of the CCIBDN.

Dr. Eric Benchimol, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Co-Chair, CCIBDN Executive Committee
Professor, University of Toronto;
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, SickKids

Dr. Eric Benchimol is a Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology at the University of Toronto, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and Senior Scientist at ICES. A leader in pediatric IBD research, he is internationally recognized for his work in population health, real-world evidence, and health services research. Dr. Benchimol is the founding Chair of the Canadian Gastrointestinal Epidemiology Consortium (CanGIEC) and co-chairs the RECORD statement for reporting health data studies. He holds the Northbridge Chair in IBD at SickKids and currently serves as Co-Chair of the CCIBDN.

Dr. Sally Lawrence, MBChB, FRCPCH, FRCPC Affiliate

Co-Chair Elect, CCIBDN Executive Committee
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, BC Children’s Hospital

Dr. Sally Lawrence is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Hudson Scholar at the University of British Columbia, an Investigator at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and is the Clinical Director of the Pediatric IBD program at BC Children’s Hospital. Her work in IBD is focusing on the development of a Pediatric IBD Centre of Excellence, assessing the impacts of additive free diets in IBD and on transition education. She has recently been elected as Co-Chair Elect of the CCIDBN.

2026 CCIBDN Summit Co-Chairs

Dr. David Mack, MD, FRCPC

CCIBDN Summit Co-Chair
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa
Pediatric Gastroenterologist, CHEO

Dr. David Mack is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Ottawa, Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), and Senior Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute. Dr. Mack is internationally recognized for his work in IBD pathogenesis, microbiome research, and translational science, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children affected by IBD and was founding member and former Co-Chair of CCIBDN.

Dr. Bruce Vallance, PhD

CCIBDN Summit Co-Chair
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia
Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Dr. Bruce Vallance is a renowned mucosal immunologist and Professor at the University of British Columbia, where his research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pediatric IBD. As an investigator at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Dr. Vallance leads several national initiatives aimed at identifying novel therapeutic targets and developing precision medicine strategies. His leadership within CIDsCaNN reflects his dedication to advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care for children living with IBD.

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