Hien Huynh  MBBS  FRACP  FRCPC

Gastroenterologist, Professor and Divisional Director Gastroenterology - Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

Dr. Huynh is a Professor of pediatrics and has performed both basic and clinical studies in gastrointestinal disease such as IBD, Helicobacter pylori infection and eosinophilic esophagitis.  He founded the pediatric IBD program at the Stollery Children’s hospital and developed the Pediatric IBD registry.  He has over 10 years experience in pharmaceutical trials.  He established the Western pediatric IBD network and is on the executive committee for the Canadian Children IBD network. Dr. Huynh is the site investigators for multiple cohort studies and has led investigator-initiated studies in such as IDEAL trial looking at Remicade levels in children with CD.

Eytan Wine  MD  PhD  FRCPC

Gastroenterologist, Professor - Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

Dr. Wine is a Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology, Clinician Scientist, and Pediatric Gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta. After his Medical and Pediatric training in Israel, he completed a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and earned his PhD in Cellular Microbiology at the University of Toronto in Philip Sherman’s laboratory. Dr. Wine’s clinical expertise is managing children with IBD. This interest fits well with his laboratory research focus on involvement of intestinal bacteria in development of intestinal inflammation, enabling translational bench-to-bedside research. The Wine lab has diverse expertise in basic aspects of IBD, especially in children, using patient samples and disease models to investigate the roles of microbes, the epithelial lining and barrier function, mucus defence, and inflammation in pathogenesis.

Dr. Wine is also involved in training at various levels and is the co-lead for the Canadian Child Health Clinician Scientist Program (CCHCSP) at the University of Alberta. He is a co-principal applicant on the CIHR-CHILD Foundation Canadian Children IBD Network and chair of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) Porto IBD Group research committee.

Matthew Carroll  BSc  BMed(Hons)  MHSc  FRACP

Gastroenterologist, Associate Professor - Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

Dr. Carroll is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics and a Clinician Educator at the University of Alberta. Dr. Carroll completed his medical training in Australia specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. He did further clinical and research training in complex pediatric IBD at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC, earning his Masters in Health Science (Clinical Epidemiology) from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Carroll brings expertise in clinical epidemiology, quality improvement and health services research methodology and the use of administrative databases. He is a founding member of the Canadian Gastro-Intestinal Epidemiology Consortium (CanGEIC) research group, which is currently conducting a national study examining the impact IBD has on Canadian children, their families and the health system.

Dr.Carroll has an ongoing research interest in amongst Canadians of South Asian ethnic descent and has described a unique clinical IBD phenotype in this population. Within the Canadian Children IBD Network, Dr. Carroll is the Edmonton site lead for the national Pediatric IBD Quality Improvement project. He is also the Quality Improvement physician lead for the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Daniela Migliarese Isaac  MD   FRCPC

Gastroenterologist, Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta

Dr. Isaac is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. After completing her Medical Degree, General Pediatric Residency and Pediatric Gastroenterology Subspecialty Training at the University of Alberta, she began the Stollery – Shriners Clinical Research Fellowship focussing on the use of gastroenterologist performed bowel ultrasound in monitoring pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This exciting new area of pediatric IBD management remains her primary research focus. Dr. Isaac has undergone formal training and is internationally certified in performing bowel ultrasonography through the International Bowel Ultrasound Group.

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Dr. Isaac joined the University of Alberta Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition with a clinical focus on the management of pediatric IBD. In addition, she has clinical and research experience aimed at improving care for children with celiac disease through promoting a multidisciplinary clinic model and innovations in the endoscopic referral process. In addition, she has a strong interest in Global Health and Social Pediatrics, including experience in developing patient advocacy projects targeted at improving the social determinants of health for children and their families both locally and internationally. She is completing a Master of Science in Public Health with a focus on Health Services Management through the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

Kristie DeHaan   

Lead Research Coordinator

Kristie joined the EPIC team in May 2022. She was a part of previous research teams as the lead research coordinator, and she continues to apply the plethora of skills and experiences with the EPIC team. 

Lorraine Lu  BA   MPH

Research Assistant

Lorraine joined the EPIC team in May 2022. She did her Bachelor of Arts (Honours in Psychology) at the University of Alberta and completed her Master of Public Health at Western University. Lorraine was a research assistant during her undergrad in the Adolescent Development Lab also at the UofA, focusing on adolescent depression and parenting. She has also done a literature review and published a resources guide with Youth Coalition on Chemsex among youth during her practicum. She would love to continue her work in research and contribute to improving children's and adolescents' well-being with the pediatric IBD team. In her free time, Lorraine loves to cuddle with her cats and discover fun things to do around the city. 

Meghan Bunn  BSc Specialization Student

Research Assistant

Meghan is currently completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta with a specialization in Immunology and Infection. Her passion for clinical research and particular interest in healthcare inspired her to join the EPIC team in July of 2021. Since joining the team, Meghan has also undertaken further research projects concerning IBD and digital health. When she's not in the office or in class, Meghan loves playing soccer, sewing, and spending time with her friends.

Anna Kuc  BSc

Research Assistant

Anna is currently studying in her second year of the Bilingual Bachelor of Science Program at the University of Alberta. She loves working with kids and has a specific interest in pediatrics, especially IBD, following her younger brother’s diagnosis of Crohn Disease in 2013. Anna is motivated to help the team with their research so that they may come to new discoveries regarding trends, treatments and improved lifestyles of kids with IBD. Outside of the clinic, Anna Ukrainian dances and loves to spend time with her family. 

Justin Kim  BSc Student

Research Assistant

Justin is currently in his third year of his Bachelor of Science General program at the University of Alberta. First finding his passion in immunoglobulin therapy and COPD research, Justin has pursued further experience in healthcare research by joining the EPIC team in July 2021. He has applied previous research experience to tackle new projects that focus on improving the quality of life of IBD patients. Outside of the office, Justin enjoys playing chess, flying, and volunteering with his friends.