Nauzer Forbes, University of Calgary

Research

Endoscopy Gastroenterology Clinical Decision Tool Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis Infection Control

Latest papers

Impact of Behavioral Interventions on Fecal Immunochemical Testing Uptake From a Randomized Trial.
Gastroenterology · 2026 · first author
Reply to Zhou and He.
Gastroenterology · 2026 · first author
A Randomized Trial of Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Testing Versus Usual Care in the Detection of Colorectal Cancer.
Gastroenterology · 2026 · senior author

All 206 publications

Latest funding

Short-term Intravenous Fluids for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (the STRIPE Study)
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$761,176
CReATE/STRIPE Meeting
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$10,000
Machine Learning Design of a Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Clinical Decision Tool (PEP-CADET)
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
$577,576

All 4 grants and awards

From the 150 most recent of 206 publications.

01

Impact of Behavioral Interventions on Fecal Immunochemical Testing Uptake From a Randomized Trial.

Forbes N

Gastroenterology2026First author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2025.07.002 PMID: 40623505

02

Reply to Zhou and He.

Forbes N, Howarth M, James M

Gastroenterology2026First author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.09.010 PMID: 42772425

03

A Randomized Trial of Colonoscopy Versus Fecal Immunochemical Testing Versus Usual Care in the Detection of Colorectal Cancer.

Samnani S, Forbes N

Gastroenterology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.04.025 PMID: 42070696

04

Reply to McCoy et al. and Cheema.

Forbes N, Bosch J, Yi Q, Eikelboom JW

Gastroenterology2026First author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.09.008 PMID: 42767283

05

Methodological Standards for Biliary Drainage Trials in Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction: An International Consensus.

Chen YI, Forbes N, Jacques J, Martel M, Barkun A, Elmunzer BJ, STANDARD-BD Consensus Working Group

Gastroenterology2026

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.09.009 PMID: 42759898

06

Risk of Stomach Cancer With Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors.

Samnani S, Forbes N

Gastroenterology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.02.021 PMID: 41759635

07

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Forbes N, Coelho-Prabhu N, Osman H, Guo H, Samnani S, Datta I, Lee EW, Mirakhur A, Abidi WM, Cosgrove N, Desai M, Ghoneim S, Lee C, Machicado JD, Magee J, Marya NB, Ngamruengphong S, Rice MD, Ruan W, Saumoy M, Sheth SG, Thiruvengadam NR, Qumseya BJ, Thosani NC

Gastrointestinal endoscopy2026First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2026.06.046 PMID: 42667281

08

Impact of Endoscopic Ultrasound in Cholangiocarcinoma Staging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Sabrie N, Youssef M, Ruan Y, Vaska M, Grover SC, James PD, Forbes N, Chandrasekhara V, van Driel LMJW, de Jong DM, Khan R

Endoscopy2026

DOI: 10.1055/a-2944-4167 PMID: 42648707

09

Adverse events associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related procedures.

ASGE Standards of Practice Committee, Forbes N, Saumoy M, Lee C, Thiruvengadam NR, Bishay K, Meng ZW, Abidi WM, Cosgrove N, Desai M, Ghoneim S, Machicado JD, Magee J, Marya NB, Ngamruengphong S, Qumseya BJ, Rice MD, Ruan W, Sheth SG, Thosani NC

Gastrointestinal endoscopy2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2026.05.007 PMID: 42383968

10

Cost-Effectiveness of Fecal Immunochemical Testing Alone Versus Helicobacter pylori Cotesting.

Samnani S, Forbes N

Gastroenterology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2026.08.001 PMID: 42567331

Short-term Intravenous Fluids for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (the STRIPE Study)

Nominated PICIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: Forbes, Nauzer

Keywords: Endoscopy; Gastroenterology

$761,176

CReATE/STRIPE Meeting

Nominated PICIHR2023Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Forbes, Nauzer

Keywords: Endoscopy

$10,000

Machine Learning Design of a Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Clinical Decision Tool (PEP-CADET)

Nominated PICIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Forbes, Nauzer; Heitman, Steven J

Keywords: Clinical Decision Tool; Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography; Pancreatitis

$577,576

Infection Control in ERCP using a Duodenoscope with a Disposable Cap (ICECAP)

Nominated PICIHR2021Project Grant

Principal investigators: Forbes, Nauzer; Heitman, Steven J

Keywords: Endoscopy; Infection Control

$107,100

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Endoscopy Dear Professor Forbes, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Impact of Behavioral Interventions on Fecal Immunochemical Testing Uptake From a Randomized Trial." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Short-term Intravenous Fluids for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (the STRIPE Study)" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]