Halloween is just around the corner, and this year the Celiac Disease Foundation is proud to partner again with our friends at Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to promote the Teal Pumpkin Project, which aims to make this holiday safer for everyone affected by celiac disease, food allergies, intolerances, and other conditions.
Continue ReadingResearchers from the University of California Davis may have found a way to make wheat safer for those with celiac disease and improve the overall quality of gluten-free bread. Wheat contains proteins called gliadins and glutenins that are important for making dough strong and elastic, but they also contain certain parts (called epitopes) that can…
Continue ReadingDoctoral student Adriana Carrieri from the behavioral nutrition program at Teacher’s College Columbia University is the latest recipient of the Celiac Disease Foundation’s Rising Villus Student Research Award for her research on how young adults with celiac disease navigate the transition from high school to college. This period is often filled with new freedoms and…
Continue ReadingA team of interdisciplinary researchers at McMaster University in Canada, along with teams from the US, Australia, and Argentina, have made a breakthrough in understanding how the reaction to gluten starts in individuals with celiac disease. It was previously believed that immune cells inside the gut exclusively triggered the inflammatory response to gluten. However, this…
Continue ReadingNew research from Tampere University in Finland shows exciting progress in a new drug for celiac disease. This drug, ZED1227 could be used alongside a gluten-free diet to help manage celiac disease. In celiac disease, gluten causes inflammation and damage to the intestines. This happens because gluten attaches to specific proteins in the body called…
Continue ReadingUse the Power of Your Story to Advocate for Federal Funding and Awareness Join the Celiac Disease Foundation’s Congressional District Days from August 5 to September 6, 2024, and help us keep up our momentum on Capitol Hill! Thanks to our advocacy, we’ve secured crucial NIH and Department of Defense funding for groundbreaking celiac disease…
Continue ReadingOn 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.
Continue ReadingThe Celiac Disease Foundation is pleased to share important research and clinical trial news from Anokion, a biotechnology company evaluating a treatment for celiac disease. Using our iQualifyCeliac screening platform, the Foundation has supported patient enrollment through recruitment and eligibility screening for three of Anokion’s past and current trials: ACeD (Phase 1), ACeD-it (Phase 1b/2),…
Continue ReadingJoining research studies and clinical trials is the only way to help scientists better understand this autoimmune disease and ultimately find a cure for celiac disease. This spring, I joined one of those important trials, funded by the Foundation, to help researchers with the development of a revolutionary new screening tool for celiac disease.
Continue ReadingDid you know that there are gluten-free summer camps that offer fun and peace of mind for children and teens with celiac disease? Learn about a few of the options available this summer!
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...