The lowdown on celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and celebrity wheat-bashing: In conversation with Dr Alessio Fasano Dr. Fasano, a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Celiac Disease Foundation as well as a keynote speaker for the CDF’s National Conference and Gluten-Free EXPO, is the director of the Center for Celiac Research as well…
Continue ReadingA recent study published by the American Journal of Epidemiology by several scientists including Dr. Peter H. R. Green, the founder of the Columbia University Celiac Disease Center and a Medical Advisory Board member for the Celiac Disease Foundation, has found a link between a particular bacterial strain typically found in the human gut and…
Continue ReadingThe Federal government sequester, the automatic spending cuts into both defense and non-defense categories that began in March of 2013, has ended, at least for the time being. Over the past few weeks, Congress put together House Resolution (H.R.) 3547, named the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. H.R. 3547 is an omnibus bill, a bill…
Continue ReadingBecause of your will and generous support, CDF is beginning to move the diagnosis needle for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. We have seen progress through our efforts in Research, Education, Advocacy and Awareness. Please take a look at our "Year in Review" to see the impact your support has made.
Continue ReadingCeliac Disease Foundation (CDF) launched the nation’s most comprehensive online directory for patients to find reliable information on healthcare practitioners familiar with diagnosing and treating celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. From coast to coast, patients can search by ZIP code to help them choose a healthcare practitioner in their town who will understand their…
Continue ReadingFDA clarifies what the Gluten-Free Labeling Rule means for restaurants - considers enforcement action to protect consumers
Continue ReadingAlvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of autoimmune and gastrointestinal diseases, today announced that the first randomized study patient was dosed in the CeliAction Study™
Continue ReadingKathy Giusti, CEO of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). Marilyn Geller, CEO of the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF). What do these women have in common? They are leading dynamic, nonprofit organizations that are driving innovation, awareness and research in diseases once relatively unknown or incurable-and they’re all coming at it from a personal connection.…
Continue ReadingLast month, the Celiac Disease Foundation had the privilege of sponsoring the 2024 International Celiac Disease Symposium in Sheffield, UK. As the first patient advocate invited to chair and present on a scientific panel, CEO Marilyn Geller co-chaired the End Points in Clinical Trials session with Dr. Francisco Leon, CEO...