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This year, your dollars will go even further with CDF’s Board of Director’s Challenge Match – CDF’s Board of Directors has generously committed to match your gift dollar for dollar through this year’s Giving Tuesday Campaign.

With Thanksgiving only two days away, give some thought to this easy-to-make, delicious dish!

ImmusanT, a biotechnology company focusing on protecting patients with celiac disease against the effects of gluten, has announced that it has secured $40 million in funding to advance its drug, Nexvax2®, into a Phase II clinical trial. Nexvax2 is a therapeutic vaccine designed to stimulate immune tolerance in patients with celiac disease. Nexvax2® is the…

Fall means warm, comforting, home-cooked meals and time with family. The CDF Gluten-Free Marketplace allows you to filter recipes by allergens and preferences, cuisines, ingredients, and company. Welcome the cooler weather with these delicious, gluten-free fall recipes that everyone can enjoy. Additionally, don’t let celiac disease or non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity hinder your holidays. Check out our tips for…

For many patients living with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity, the emergence of almost any new or recurring symptom, even when adhering to a gluten-free diet as instructed, causes anxiety and distress. A new self-administered, home test kit called Gluten Detective, released under license by Glutenostics LLC and developed by a Spanish company, empowers patients and…

On October 21, 2017, the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) held a Patient Advocacy Program workshop at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Annual Celiac Education Day.  Historically, medical research has not tapped the expertise of patients in the design and development of new treatments, often leading to disconnects between therapeutic outcomes and real patient…

On October 21, 2017, the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) held a Patient Advocacy Program workshop at the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Annual Celiac Education Day.  Historically, medical research has not tapped the expertise of patients in the design and development of new treatments, often leading to disconnects between therapeutic outcomes and real patient…

Lately, it seems as though gluten is being blamed for a vast host of ailments – everything from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to attention-deficit disorder – with an ever increasing number of people seeking relief through a gluten-free diet. While this strict regimen is absolutely critical for people with a confirmed diagnosis of celiac disease,…

For many patients living with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity, the emergence of almost any new or recurring symptom, even when adhering to a gluten-free diet as instructed, causes anxiety and distress. A new self-administered, home test kit called Gluten Detective, released under license by Glutenostics LLC and developed by a Spanish company, empowers patients…

Trick-or-Treating & the Teal Pumpkin Project™ CDF has joined with FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) and the Teal Pumpkin Project™ to raise awareness of food allergies and promote inclusion, to ensure that ALL trick-or-treaters can enjoy Halloween! Consider posting a sign on your door and painting a pumpkin teal to signify that you will be giving out…