Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) is proud to announce that we have had two studies accepted for presentation at the 2017 International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS) on September 8-10 in New Delhi, India. ICDS is the world’s largest gathering of experts on celiac disease and non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity. This year’s Symposium will feature discussions on promising immunological insights and advances related to the disease.

In our first study accepted for presentation at ICDS, CDF collaborated with researchers at Columbia University Celiac Disease Center to understand how depression modifies the association between gluten-free diet adherence and symptoms in patients with celiac disease. Read the complete abstract here. The second study, through an analysis of iCureCeliac®, CDF’s patient registry, established that diagnosis of one or more autoimmune diseases in addition to celiac disease is common, particularly among women and older adults. Our findings from this study parallel previously documented associations, therefore supporting the use of patient registries as a source of medical research. Furthermore, the results of this study have implications for primary care, gastroenterology, and rheumatology practice, and will empower healthcare providers to better predict and manage the additional autoimmune diseases that may develop in patients with celiac disease. Read the complete abstract here. Additionally, we partnered with Children’s National Health System on their abstract regarding our joint Resnick Celiac Disease and Gluten-Related Conditions Psychological Health Training Program. Read the complete abstract here.

“CDF’s support of ICDS is critical to furthering the mission of the Foundation, as well as advancing our understanding of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity and its life-long impact on those affected,” stated Marilyn G. Geller, Chief Executive Officer of Celiac Disease Foundation. “Celiac disease research has gained tremendous momentum in recent years with several new therapies on the horizon. This year’s Symposium is particularly important as we begin to convert this groundbreaking research into treatments for celiac disease to improve patient quality of life.”

The 17th International Celiac Disease Symposium
Dates: September 8-10, 2017
Location: Le-Meridien, New Delhi, India
Website: http://www.icds2017india.com/

Celiac Disease Foundation Poster Presentations

Date: Sunday, September 10
Time: 13:00-14:00, India Standard Time
Location: Poster Area
Title: Depression Modifies the Association Between Gluten-Free Diet Adherence and Symptoms in Patients with Celiac Disease: Analysis of a Patient Powered Research Network
Authors: Andrew M. Joelson, Marilyn Geller, Haley M. Zylberberg, Peter H. R. Green, Benjamin Lebwohl

Date: Sunday, September 10
Time: 13:00-14:00, India Standard Time
Location: Poster Area
Title: Autoimmune Diseases and Associated Conditions in Children and Adults with Celiac Disease from Celiac Disease Foundation’s iCureCeliac® Patient Registry
Authors: Talia E. J. Machlouf, MPH, Kristina Chapple, PhD, Marilyn G. Geller, MSPH

Celiac Disease Foundation Presents at the International Celiac Disease Symposium in New Delhi, India