Cochrane review presentation on #FMT in #IBD - low to moderate strength evidence. Some efficacy at week 8, but not at week 12. #DDW18 My take is that further RCTs are needed before we recommend FMT for IBD patients STOP-COLITIS

New BSG and Healthcare Infection Society #FMT guidelines finally live #Cdiff Surgery and Cancer gut.bmj.com/content/early/…

We are conducting one of the largest clinical trials to date in FMT for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. Through this trial we hope to understand not just if it works but also why it works. Head over to STOP-COLITIS for more details!

Effect of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on 8-Week Remission in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis ja.ma/2FAjsQi Tariq Iqbal STOP-COLITIS Nabil Quraishi

We think probiotics should work in #IBD but to date the clinical trials have failed to show this effect clearly. #FMT looks very promising in #UC but is probably not a cure and may need repeat therapy. STOP-COLITIS is a UK study aiming to address unanswered questions. #FGDEBATE

Neil Smart steve brown To be honest I think although at the moment surgery is the best option I think STOP-COLITIS will radically change how we treat UC making surgery less likely...

Very timely article... STOP-COLITIS recruited its final patient today! Whoo-hoo!!!! 💩💩💩 #FMT #faecalmicrobiotatransplant #ulcerativecolitis #IBD Nabil Quraishi Tariq Iqbal @UoB_IAHR @unibirm_MDS Uni of Birmingham Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit

Final patient for pilot recruited! We hope to start the randomised controlled trial later this year.

Our review on the evidence to date for mechanisms of FMT in IBD is now online! Exciting data from STOP-COLITIS that will build on this will hopefully be presented early next year! Tariq Iqbal @walaahepgast @ye_yehtunoo UOBMTC @unibirm_MDS onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Look out for our oral presentation next Friday morning at #ECCO2020! We will be discussing early pilot results and key host mechanisms by which FMT appears to work in UC.

New from Matthew Spindler Jeremiah Faith et al. We explore the breadth of immune responses to bacterial strains from 17 human microbiomes. High-throughout culturing, in vitro screens, gnotobiotics and comparative genomics. Something for everyone! Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute Mount Sinai MSTP Students

Here we go ... Alan Walker talking about myths and truths of GI tract microbiota .... myth 1: "There are 10^12 bacteria/gram of colon contents" #Microbio18 - 10^12 won't fit in 1g of stool!

“Why a faecal transplant could save your life” - via BBC News apple.news/A9ibbIJ4AQ5GP9…

And so it begins! STOP-COLITIS has now commenced! If you are interested in taking part as a potential patient or would like to know more about the study please get in touch with us via [email protected] or [email protected]

Healthy volunteers needed for the STOP-Colitis Trial: Are you a post-graduate or working in a non-healthcare environment, between 18 - 50 yrs, a non smoker with healthy balanced diet? Apply now to [email protected] to become a stool donor

Looking for post-graduates between 18 and 50 years old to take part in STOP-COLITIS trial! Get in touch... x.com/UoB_IAHR/statu…

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Donate your poo for STOP-COLITIS and get £100 worth of vouchers for it. Details below... 💩💩💩💩 #trials Birmingham Surgical Trials Consortium @UoB_IAHR @unibirm_MDS Uni of Birmingham Please RT