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A new international study published in the journal Gastroenterology sheds light on the extensive economic burden of celiac disease. In addition to the cost of gluten-free  foods, the authors address…

On May 20 the Disease Foundation hosted its third annual award reception at Digestive Disease Week in Washington, D.C. From prestigious global research prizes to inaugural student and policy leadership awards, the event spotlighted the extraordinary contributions of individuals dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by celiac disease.

The Celiac Disease Foundation is proud to share that for the second year in a row, access to funding for celiac disease research is being made available through the U.S. DOD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (DOD-CDMRP)Peer Review Medical Research Program.

The Celiac Disease Foundation has joined forces with the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Foundation to introduce two groundbreaking awards specifically designed to advance celiac disease research. These initiatives aim to foster novel research endeavors, emphasizing the importance for medical professionals to delve into the complexities of this lifelong autoimmune condition. 

The Celiac Disease Foundation today announced its Board of Directors re-appointments for 2024. The Board represents a diverse mix of professionals, patients, and caregivers who are deeply committed to advancing the Foundation’s mission of accelerating diagnosis, treatments, and a cure for celiac disease.  

The Celiac Disease Foundation is expanding its operations with the appointment of three senior-level staff. These roles are aligned with the Foundation’s latest strategic plan and ongoing work to accelerate diagnosis, treatments, and a cure for celiac disease – one of the world’s most prevalent genetic autoimmune diseases.

The Celiac Disease Foundation, the nation’s leading patient advocacy organization for celiac disease, today is proud to announce its newest Board of Directors appointee, Dan Gibbons, who joins the organization this month.

Looking for something fun to do with your friends and family, no matter where they are across the world? Learn more about the 2023 Turkey Trot 5k and how joining or creating a team can expand your fundraising and accelerate celiac disease research for treatment and a cure. 

The Celiac Disease Foundation, a trusted partner in optimizing patient recruitment and retention, announces the launch of its iRecruitCeliac platform, which brings together solutions to accelerate enrollment in clinical trials for celiac disease and comorbid conditions.

New research indicates that a specific set of natural memory T cells, when triggered by gluten, rapidly become destructive and cause intestinal damage in celiac disease patients.