Research Prizes for Excellence
The Celiac Disease Foundation is committed to accelerating the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of celiac disease. A vital part of this mission is recognizing and supporting the groundbreaking work of scientists whose discoveries are transforming how we understand and treat the disease.
Our Research Prizes celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in celiac disease research — honoring both established investigators and rising stars whose work drives us closer to a world free from celiac disease.
A Legacy of Recognizing Scientific Excellence
A decade ago, the Foundation participated in awarding the William K. Warren Prize for Excellence in Celiac Disease Research, a legacy honor recognizing investigators whose work made transformative contributions to the field.
Building on that tradition, the Foundation established its own international celiac disease research prizes in May 2022 to promote and highlight breakthrough scientific and clinical research. These awards have become a hallmark of global excellence, celebrating innovation across both basic and clinical science.
The ISSCD–Celiac Disease Foundation Research Prizes for Excellence
Beginning in 2026, the Foundation’s Research Prizes will be awarded biennially in partnership with the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD) as the ISSCD–Celiac Disease Foundation Awards Research Prizes for Excellence.
These prizes will be presented at the International Celiac Disease Symposium, the premier global gathering of clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders advancing the science and care of celiac disease.
The ISSCD–CDF Research Prizes include:
- ISSCD–CDF Prize for Excellence in Celiac Disease Research
Recognizing a senior investigator whose research has made a lasting, transformative impact on the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of celiac disease. - ISSCD–CDF Young Investigator Prize in Basic Science
Honoring an early-career researcher for outstanding contributions to the basic science of celiac disease. - ISSCD–CDF Young Investigator Prize in Clinical Science
Recognizing a promising clinician–scientist for significant achievements in clinical or translational celiac disease research.
Advancing Global Collaboration
The ISSCD–CDF Research Prizes for Excellence underscore the Foundation’s commitment to international collaboration and scientific leadership in celiac disease. Together with ISSCD, we celebrate the researchers whose discoveries are not only advancing science but improving the lives of millions living with celiac disease worldwide.
Join Us in Advancing the Science
Through our Research Prizes and Research Grant Award programs, the Celiac Disease Foundation continues to invest in bold, innovative research that accelerates diagnosis, improves patient outcomes, and moves us closer to a cure.
