Epidemiology, Big Data, and Biologics in Pregnancy

Episode transcript and more information at: What does a pregnant woman do when they need a biologic medication, but pregnancy isn't included in drug trials? Dr. Sonia Grandi and Dr. Christina Longo talk to Amber Tresca about the BIONIC study, a groundbreaking project using decades of real-world data to understand how biologics affect a pregnant woman and her baby. The BIONIC study is designed to empower patients to make confident, evidence-based decisions about their own health and their children's future. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Sonia Grandi and Dr. Christina Longo. 04:14 – What exactly is an Epidemiologist? 06:33 – Why childhood asthma research led to the BIONIC Study. 11:05 – Why children and pregnant women are historically excluded from trials. 13:00 – Defining "Remission" in children: Why it's more than just labs. 17:01 – The BIONIC Study explained: Safety and biologics in pregnancy. 22:04 – The Patient Advisory Committee: Why lived experience matters. 25:52 – The "Grind" of Research Funding: How projects actually get built. 32:21 – Fun & Hobbies: Puzzles, running, and the "BIONIC" spirit. Find Sonia Grandi, MSc, PhD at: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids): Sonia Grandi, MSc, PhD Dalla Lana School of Public Health: Sonia Grandi, MSc, PhD Lab: IMPOWER Lab at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) LinkedIn: @sonia-grandi Find Cristina Longo , PhD at: Université de Montréal: Cristina Longo , PhD CHU Sainte-Justine: Cristina Longo , PhD LinkedIn: @cristina-longo-67656040 Find Amber J Tresca at: AboutIBD.com: About IBD Verywell Health: Verywell Health Facebook: @aboutIBD Twitter: @aboutIBD Instagram: @about_IBD YouTube: @AboutIBD Threads: @about_ibd Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer Instagram: @maccooneycomposer YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Web: Cooney Studio Theme music, IBD Dance Party , is from ©Cooney Studio. These show notes contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Epidemiology, Big Data, and Biologics in Pregnancy is an episode from About IBD by About IBD With Amber J Tresca.

This episode is 40:27 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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