David Reed

Dr. David Reed is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Queen's University. He holds cross-appointments at the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) and Kingston Health Sciences Centre. His research focuses on gastrointestinal motility disorders, pain signaling mechanisms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and interactions between dietary components, stress, and microbiota.

Education:

• PhD in Physiology, Queen's University (2003)
• MD, University of Toronto (2007)
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Alberta
• Fellowship in Gastroenterology, McMaster University
• Research Fellowship, Queen Mary, University of London

Research Interests:

• Clinical and translational studies on visceral pain and motility
• Role of microbiome and dietary factors in gastrointestinal disorders
• Neuroimmune mechanisms in IBS and inflammatory bowel disease
• Development of novel analgesics targeting opioid receptors

Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work exploring microbiome-diet interactions, TRP channel functions, and opioid receptor synergies in pain management. Key themes include translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications.

Professional Activities:

• Board certifications in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)
• Practice privileges at Kingston Health Sciences Centre
• Founder of David Reed Medicine Professional Corporation

Lab/Team: Active in Queen's University's gastroenterology research groups, focusing on electrophysiology, metabolomics, and in vivo modeling of gastrointestinal disorders.