SPARC is pleased to announce that a team led by Dr. Daniel von Renteln at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal has received a 2025 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Team Grant, with Dr. Neal Shahidi as a co-principal investigator. The team also includes several expert centres from around the world.

This five-year grant, valued at $952,426, will fund a randomized controlled trial evaluating endoscopic techniques for the management of large colorectal polyps. The study will directly compare resection approaches and post-resection strategies aimed at reducing recurrence.

Large colorectal polyps remain a major clinical challenge. While endoscopic resection offers a minimally invasive solution, recurrence continues to affect patient outcomes and follow-up care. This work reflects SPARC’s ongoing commitment to advancing collaborative research and improving outcomes for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

To learn more about CIHR funding programs, visit the Canadian Institutes of Health Research official website.