See Newsletter Samples Submit a BadGut® Story Submit a Letter to the Editor Site design by: Research The 2008 CSIR Research Grant available is $50,000. To be eligible for consideration, we must receive your application by 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2008. If you have any questions, please call our office at 604-875-4875. Looking for the CSIR Research Grant Application? Click here to download the Word .DOC version. Click here to download the Adobe .PDF version. As yet, there is no known cause or cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), or many other gastrointestinal diseases and disorders - such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Education has increased the awareness of patients, the public, and the medical profession, which has led to better diagnosis and treatment. Only through research can these diseases and disorders be treated properly or cured. SIR is dedicated to supporting research that will find the answers! Funds are issued annually to doctors conducting research in conjunction with the University of British Columbia and its teaching hospitals. SIR's research funding is issued through a strict application process followed by our Medical Advisory Council. The grant value has been increasing annually, in keeping with our commitment to expand funding for bowel disease research. SIR has supported a number of significant clinical and basic research projects through its annual research grant process. Clinical research involves studies on patients, usually testing a new drug or new technique. Basic research does not involve patients directly and may include studies on cells, biochemical reactions and metabolic reactions. Basic research is aimed at understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of a condition. Pathogenesis refers to the primary cause of the disease and pathophysiology refers to understanding the disease process once it is established. Support for research also involves training people in all aspects of research. The Society has awarded grants for doctors to travel to other parts of the world to study and train under the direction of highly specialized skilled personnel in the field of gastroenterology. Home • Celiac Disease • Colorectal Cancer • Crohn's Disease • Diverticular Disease • Functional Dyspepsia • GERD • Hemorrhoids • Hiatus Hernia • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Intestinal Gas • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Pancreatitis • Stress Management • Ulcer Disease • Ulcerative Colitis • Ulcerative Proctitis • About SIR • Research • Conference • BadGut® Lectures • Elements Gala • Newsletter • Donations • Order Pamphlets • Volunteers • Links • Site Map • Contact Us Copyright © 2002-2009. Canadian Society Of Intestinal Research. All rights reserved. Legal Policy. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Are you taking prescription medication for any of the following stomach problems/symptoms: Stomach pain or discomfort Heartburn Sour taste in mouth/acid regurgitation Excessive burping/belching Increased abdominal bloating Nausea Early satiety If you answer yes to any one of the symptoms listed above then take this test to see if your current medication is adequately controlling your stomach symptoms. The PASS Test PPI* Acid Symptom Suppression Test Are you still experiencing stomach symptoms? Yes  No In addition to your main medication, are you taking any of the following medications to control your symptoms: antacids (e.g. TUMS®, Rolaids®, Maalox®), H2 blockers (e.g. ranitidine, Zantac®, Pepcid AC®), motility drugs, (e.g. Motilium®) or others (e.g. Gaviscon®, Pepto-Bismol®)? Yes  No Is your sleep affected by your stomach symptoms? Yes  No Are your eating and drinking habits affected by your stomach symptoms? Yes  No At any time, do your stomach symptoms interfere with your daily activities? Yes  No *PPI is short for proton pump inhibitor, a class of medication used to suppress the acid in your stomach. These include Losec®, Nexium®, Pantoloc®, Pariet™, and Prevacid®.