List of Contributors

ADAMS, P.C., London Health Sciences Centre-University Campus, 339 Windermere Rd., London, ON N6A 5A5. Tel: (519) 858-5125 Fax: (519) 858-5114 E-mail: [email protected] ALLARD, J.P., University Health Network-Toronto General , EW 217A-200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4. Tel: (416) 340-5159 Fax: (416) 348-0065 E-mail: [email protected] ARCHAMBAULT, A.P., Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, 5415 boulevard de l’Assomption, Montréal, QC H1T 2M4. Tel: (514) 252-3822 Fax: (514) 252-3486 ARMSTRONG, D., Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Chief of Clinical Service, Division of Gastroenterology, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University Medical Centre, HSC-4W8-1200 Main St. W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5. Tel: (905) 521-2100 ext. 76404 Fax: (905) 521-4958 E-mail: [email protected] BAIK, S.K., Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, 162 Ilsan-dong, Wonju, South Korea 220-701. Tel: (82) 33-741-1223 Fax: (82) 33-745-6782 E-mail: [email protected] BAIN, V.G., Director, Liver Unit, University of Alberta, 205 College Plaza, 8215- 112th St., Calgary, AB T6G 2C8. Tel: (780) 492-8128 Fax: (780) 492-8130 E-mail: [email protected] BECK, I.T., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-0225 Fax: (613) 544-3114 E-mail: [email protected] 2 list of contributors

BURKE, J., Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. Tel: (902) 473-7770 Fax: (902) 473-5323 BURNSTEIN, M., Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Toronto, Interim Division Head, General Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, 38 Shuter St., Suite 504, Toronto, ON M5B 1A6. Tel: (416) 864-6050 Fax: (416) 864-5668 E-mail: [email protected] BURSEY, R.F., Associate Professor of Medicine, Memorial University, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6. Tel: (709) 777-6960 Fax: (709) 777-8044 E-mail: [email protected] BUTZNER, J.D., Head, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Alberta Children’s Hospital, 1820 Richmond Rd. SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5C7. Tel: (403) 943-7721 Fax: (403) 943-2203 E-mail: [email protected] CHAMPION, M.C., Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, The Hospital-Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4674 Fax: (613) 761-5269 E-mail: [email protected] DUBÉ, C., Division of Gastroenterology, , 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4603 Fax: (613) 761-5068 E-mail: [email protected] FARDY, J.M., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Memorial University, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Dr., St John’s, NF A1B 3V6. Tel: (709) 777-7064 Fax: (709) 777-8044 E-mail: [email protected] FARIA, J., Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, G308-Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, 3755 ch Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2. Tel: (514) 340-8222 Fax: (514) 340-7560 E-mail: [email protected] FEAGAN, B.G., Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western , Director, Robarts Clinical Trials, Robarts Research Institute, 100 Perth Dr., London, ON N6A 5K8. Tel: (519) 663-3589 Fax: (519) 663-3807 E-mail: [email protected] FEDORAK, R.N., Professor of Medicine, Director, Department of Gastroenterology, University of Alberta, Zeidler Ledcor Center, 130 University Campus, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H8. Tel: (780) 492-6941 Fax: (780) 492-8121 E-mail: [email protected] FREEMAN, H.J., Gastroenterology, UBC Hospital, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1W5. E-mail: [email protected] GAISANO, H., University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital, 6B Fell 6-176, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5T 2S8. Tel: (416) 603-5949 E-mail: [email protected] list of contributors 3

GIRGRAH, N., The Toronto Hospital, General Division, 11-NCSB-1238, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4. Tel: (416) 340-5221 Fax: (416) 340-3492 E-mail: [email protected] GREENBERG, G.R., Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Division of Gastroenterology, Mt. Sinai Hospital, 600 University Ave., Suite 445, Toronto, ON M5C 1X5. E-mail: [email protected] GRÉGOIRE, S., Gastroenterology, The Ottawa Hospital-General Campus, 203-311 McArthur Ave., Vanier, ON K1L 8M3. Tel: (613) 744-8180 Fax: (613) 744-7982 E-mail: [email protected] GROVER, P.T., Senior GI Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Alberta, 8440-112th St., Edmonton, AB T6G 2R7. Tel: (780) 492-8146 Fax: (780) 492-8148 HABAL, F., Gastroenterology, Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth St., Office 9N977, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4. E-mail: [email protected] HEATHCOTE, J., The Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 6B Fell Wing-172, 399 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5T 2S8. Tel: (416) 603-5914 Fax: (416) 603-5914 E-mail: [email protected] HUNT, R.H., Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology, Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University Medical Centre, McMaster University, Room 4W8, 1200 Main St. W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5. Tel: (905) 521-2100 ext. 73219 Fax: (905) 521-5072 Cell: (905) 541-8777 GSM: 44-7785-260-430 E-mail: [email protected] HURLBUT, D.J., Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart St., Kingston, ON K7L 2V7. Tel: (613) 549-6666 ext. 6035 Fax: (613) 548-6076 E-mail: [email protected] KICHIAN, G., Staff Gastroenterologist, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Suite 302-3029 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2B 8E8. Tel: (613) 728-1795 Fax: (613) 728-0091 E-mail: [email protected] LEE, S.S., Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1. Tel: (403) 220-3245 Fax: (403) 270-0995 E-mail: [email protected] LEVY, G., Director, Multi Organ Transplant Program, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 585 University Ave., 11-NCSB-1236, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2. Tel: (416) 340-5166 Fax: (416) 340-3378 E-mail: [email protected] LILLY, L.B., University Health Network, 11-NCSB-1241, 585 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2N2. Tel: (416) 340-4629 Fax: (416) 340-3492 E-mail: [email protected] 4 list of contributors

MA, M., Hepatology and Gastroenterology, University of Alberta, 8440-112th St., Edmonton, AB T6G 2R7. Tel: (780) 492-8146 Fax: (780) 492-8148 E-mail: [email protected] MACDONALD, P.H., Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3400 Fax: (613) 546-4854 E-mail: [email protected] MACHIDA, H., Clinical Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Alberta Children’s Hospital, 1820 Richmond Rd. SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5C7. Tel: (403) 943-7285 Fax: (403) 943-7321 E-mail: [email protected] MACINTOSH, D.G., Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology), Dalhousie University, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre-Victoria General Site, Centennial Wing, 1278 Tower Rd., Room 927, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. Tel: (902) 473-3721 Fax: (902) 473-4406 E-mail: [email protected] MARSHALL, J.K., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, McMaster University Medical Centre, 1200 Main St. W, Room 4W8, Hamilton, ON L8S 4J9. Tel: (905) 521-2100 ext. 76782 Fax: (905) 521-4958 E-mail: [email protected] MARTIN, S.R., Service de gastro-entérologie hépatologie et nutrition, Hôpital Sainte-Justine, Université de Montréal, 3175 Côte Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC H3T 1C5. Tel: (514) 345-4626 Fax: (514) 345-4999 E-mail: [email protected] MAY, G.R., Associate Professor of Medicine, Head of Therapeutic Endoscopy, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Toronto, 16-058 CC, St Michael’s Hospital, 30 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B 1W8. Tel: (416) 864-5345 Fax: (416) 864-5749 E-mail: [email protected] MAYRAND, S., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, MUHC-Montreal General Hospital, D7 120-1650 av Cedar, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4. Tel: (514) 934-8308 Fax: (514) 934-8375 E-mail: [email protected] MERCER, C.D., General Surgery, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3400 Fax: (613) 546-4854 E-mail: [email protected] MOAYYEDI, P., Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University Medical Centre, 1200 Main St. W, HSC 3N51D, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5. Tel: (905) 525-9140 ext. 26688 Fax: (905) 522-3454 E-mail: [email protected] list of contributors 5

MYERS, R.P., Consulting Staff, Liver Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Calgary, G126-3330 Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1. Tel: (403) 210-9363 Fax: (403) 210-9368 E-mail: [email protected] PADOL, I.T., Research Associate, Department of Medicine, McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, 3N5-1200 Main St. W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5. Tel: (905) 521-2100 ext. 22330 Fax: (905) 522-3454 E-mail: [email protected] PAPALIA, P., Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Ave., Montreal, QC H3G 1A4. Tel: (514) 934-8308 Fax: (514) 934-8411 PARÉ, P., Professeur agrégé de clinique, Médecine, Université Laval, CHAUQ-Hôpital du St-Sacrement, 1050 Chemin Ste-Foy, , PQ G1S 4L8. Tel: (418) 682-7511 ext. 4603 Fax: (418) 682-7855 E-mail: [email protected] PARSONS, H.G., Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Health Sciences Centre, 3330 Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1. Tel: (403) 220-7496 Fax: (403) 283-3028 E-mail: [email protected] PATEL, D.G., Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, The Ottawa Hospital- Civic Campus, A1-1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4501 Fax: (613) 761-5269 E-mail: [email protected] PATERSON, W.G., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Professor of Medicine, Biology and Physiology, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Queen’s University, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3400 Fax: (613) 544-3114 E-mail: [email protected] PELTEKIAN, K.M., Associate Professor of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Specialist in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Capital District Health Authority, 1278 Tower Rd., VG Site Room 6-302, Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. Tel: (902) 473-2898 Fax: (902) 473-2783 E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.NSHepLink.dal.ca ROBERTS, E.A., Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 1X8. Tel: (416) 813-7733 Fax: (416) 813-4972 E-mail: [email protected] ROBERTSON, M., Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Alberta Children’s Hospital, 1820 Richmond Rd. SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5C7. E-mail: [email protected] 6 list of contributors

ROMAGNUOLO, J., Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Clinical Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), 96 Jonathon Lucas St., CSB #210, P.O. Box 250 327, Charleston, SC 29425. Tel: (843) 792-9902 Fax: (843) 792-8395 E-mail: [email protected] ROPELESKI, M.J., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3400 ext. 2288 Fax: (613) 544-3114 E-mail: [email protected] ROSSOS, P.G., Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Program Director, University of Toronto Division of Gastroenterology, Director of Medical Informatics, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, 9N-975, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4. Tel: (416) 340-5333 Fax: (416) 340-5335 ROSTOM, A., Division of Gastroenterology, , Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4603 Fax: (613) 761-5068 E-mail: [email protected] SAGAR, M., Research Associate, General Surgeon, McMaster University, Division of Gastroenterology, AstraZeneca, Mölndal, Sweden. E-mail: [email protected] SALENA, B.J., Associate Professor of Medicine, McMaster University, Room 4W8, 1200 Main St. W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5. SALOOJEE, N., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital- General Campus, 501 Smyth Rd., Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6. Tel: (613) 737-7777 ext. 76420 Fax: (613) 739-6151 E-mail: [email protected] SCULLY, L.J., Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, The Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4830 Fax: (613) 761-5269 E-mail: [email protected] SEKAR, A.S.C., Gastroenterology, Parkdale Medical Tower, 504-1081 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4G2. Tel: (613) 729-3179 Fax: (613) 729-1026 E-mail: [email protected] SHAFFER, E.A., Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1. E-mail: [email protected] SIMON, J.B., Division of Gastroenterology, Queen’s University, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3310 ext. 3482 Fax: (613) 544-3114 E-mail: [email protected] list of contributors 7

THOMPSON, W.G., Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Chief of Gastroenterology, Ottawa Civic Hospital, 7 Nesbitt St., Ottawa, ON K2H 8C4. Tel: (613) 761-4147 Fax: (613) 828-7300 E-mail: [email protected] THOMSON, A.B.R., Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Zeidler Ledcor Centre, University of Alberta, 130 University Campus, Edmonton, AB T6G 2X8. Tel: (780) 492-6490 Fax: (780) 492-7964 E-mail: [email protected] TURNBULL, G.K., Professor of Medicine, Dalhousie University, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9. Tel: (902) 473-4140 Fax: (902) 473-4406 E-mail: [email protected] VANNER, S.J., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, Hotel Dieu Hospital, 166 Brock St., Kingston, ON K7L 5G2. Tel: (613) 544-3400 Fax: (613) 544-3114 E-mail: [email protected] VILLENEUVE, J.P., CHUM-Hôpital St-Luc, 1058 rue Saint-Denis, Montreal, QC H2X 3J4. Tel: (514) 890-8000 Fax: (514) 412-7314 E-mail: [email protected] WATTERS, J.M., General Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus, 1053 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E9. Tel: (613) 761-4780 E-mail: [email protected] WHITTAKER, J.S., Gastroenterology, 550-1144 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2A5. Tel: (604) 683-6393 Fax: (604) 681-2421 Hospital: (604) 682-2344 E-mail: [email protected] WILD, G.E., Gastroenterology/Internal Medicine, MUHC-Montreal General Hospital, D7 120-1650 av Cedar, Montreal, PQ H3G 1A4. Tel: (514) 937-6011 Fax: (514) 934-8411 E-mail: [email protected] WONG, F., The Toronto Hospital, General Division, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON M5G 2C4. Tel: (416) 340-3834 Fax: (416) 340-5019 E-mail: [email protected] WONG, W., 205-8215 112th St. NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8. Tel: (780) 492-8134 Fax: (780) 492-8143 E-mail: [email protected] WOROBETZ, L.J., Department of Gastroenterology, Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8. Tel: (306) 966-7964 Fax: (306) 966-1254 E-mail: [email protected] YUAN, C., Clinical Research Associate, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, E-mail: [email protected] ZAMORA, S.A., Hôpital des Enfants, 6 rue Willy-Donze, Geneva, Switzerland. Tel: (41) 22-382-45-16 Fax: (41) 22-382-45-04 E-mail: [email protected]