Four members of our steering committee will be representing our group in Prague, capitol of the Czech Republic, at the International Celiac Symposium. We wish Diane, MaryLou, Judy, and Anne safe traveling and hope they will share what they learned when they return! Much Good Luck!
Since the late 1960’s, researchers, physicians, and medical professionals worldwide have hosted an International Celiac Symposium, and have met to exchange their research. The interested countries were primarily the United Kingdom, Scandinavian countries, and Italy. The USA hosted its first celiac symposium 30 years later in 2000. We have been “late to the game” but have caught up as hosts with the last symposium held in Chicago in 2013.
Who will be speaking from the USA?
Dr. Fasano (Boston), Dr. Guandalini and 3 colleagues (Chicago), Dr. Murray (Mayo Clinic), & Dr. Ben Lebwohl (NY) will speak, representing American celiac research.
Why have a symposium?
“Coeliac disease, even more than 60 years after the invention of jejunal biopsy and decades after the discovery of the sensitive serologic tests, remains very often undiagnosed, underestimated and poorly understood. The issue is becoming even more obscure by a rapid change in clinical presentation. The typical picture of steatorrhea has often been replaced by hidden and confusing extra-intestinal manifestations. Questions will be raised and challenged by an exquisite spectrum of world renowned experts and young investigators. The meeting will uniquely reflect joint interests and needs of scientists, clinicians, patients, and nutritionists. It will also attract drug producers, health care providers and organizers because screening and diet promotion are important tools of the disease management. We believe that Prague as usual will provide a friendly and functional background to the congress with a unique and inspiring atmosphere.” –per ICDS organizers 2015
