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Posted 8/31/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
I was talking with a nurse in the hospital recently. She told me there is a research lab that has developed a cure based on genetic research. They don't have a way to deploy this solution. It could be a very long time before that component is developed.

I just wanted to read more about this and find out which lab is doing the work. I should have asked more questions of the nurse when I saw her. I'll be sure to do so if I see her again while I'm here and I'll post it.

Does anyone know where this is being done? I'd like to learn more about it.

Much thanks,
Matt
Posted 8/31/2013 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
It seems like there was a girl up in Canada that went through some genetic thing and it worked on her. I'm pretty sure I read that in a post here and there was a link to a video about it. Darned if I know how to find it for you though. Maybe someone else will remember something about it and be able to find it.
Posted 8/31/2013 10:30 PM (GMT 0)
I'd love to hear more about this. I'd spend every last dollar I have on a cure for this thing. . .
Posted 8/31/2013 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.qubiologics.com/

they are the developing the cure for IBD.
Posted 8/31/2013 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I think you are referring to Site Specific Immunotherapy which is being trialed in Qu Biologics in Canada.

It is very interesting - rather than the current crude method that IBD meds follow of suppressing the immune system, SSI therapy aims to stimulate the body's innate immune system to address the underlying cause of IBD.

It's in the very early stages but look promising.

More info here

http://www.qucrohnstrial.com/ssi-intro/how-ssi-may-work/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JC6U83EgYAI
Posted 8/31/2013 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
forgot to say - you can also follow developments through their twitter feed

https://twitter.com/QuCrohnsTrial
Posted 9/1/2013 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! This QuBiologics study is cool stuff. I actually live about 8 hours from Vancouver, BC. However, I'm in the US (in WA state). Do they only accept Canadians for the studies, or can Americans get in too?
Posted 9/1/2013 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
hey zoo man - what part of the state do you live in that it takes 8 hrs to get to bc ?
Posted 9/1/2013 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in Vancouver, WA. That's at the southern end on the border of Oregon.
Posted 9/3/2013 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Zooman - I see that you tried whipworm. I am about to try that. Do you mind telling me your story on whipworm as I am assuming it didn't work for you? My email is [email protected]. Thanks! ~ Priya
Posted 9/3/2013 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
hey, I wanna hear the whipworm story too !
Posted 9/3/2013 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Apparently there is a waiting list for the potential UC study that may take place in the not so distant future and also I hear they may have figured out a way to allow non-Canadians to participate as well.
Posted 9/3/2013 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
wow NomasUC - how do you know?
Posted 9/3/2013 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I called them. It took a few days, but they got back to me.
Posted 9/3/2013 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
How long is the wait list? Can anyone take it when they don't live in Montreal, but in Ontario?
Posted 9/3/2013 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
That I have no clue.
Posted 9/4/2013 11:04 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not sure how this site feels about redirecting traffic, but I'm talking about a Crohn's forum not a UC one:

There is a long thread at Crohnsforum.com under the treatment section about this treatment. The PR rep for the company answers questions there and the developer of the treatment himself, Hal Gunn, has an account and has some posts with information and links on the thread also.

I won't link it direct but it shouldn't be too hard to find with a search.
Posted 9/4/2013 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Levi.
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