UChicago Celiac Disease Center

UChicago Celiac Disease Center The premier institution for groundbreaking celiac disease research, care, education and advocacy.

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is the premier institution for groundbreaking celiac disease research and compassionate care, innovation, education, and advocacy. The efforts of the Celiac Disease Center aim to advocate for and educate all those affected by celiac disease while continuing to search for better treatments and a cure.

Teen athletes with celiac disease — this one’s for you. On March 1, join us for "Fuel Your Game," an InTransit meeting f...
02/20/2026

Teen athletes with celiac disease — this one’s for you.

On March 1, join us for "Fuel Your Game," an InTransit meeting focused on managing celiac disease as a student athlete. Balancing school, sports, and a strict gluten-free diet can be challenging, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This virtual session will feature:
- Practical nutrition guidance from a University of Chicago Medicine dietitian
- Emotional and mental health insights from a psychologist
- A panel of teen athletes sharing real-life experiences, tips, and encouragement

Whether you’re on a team or just getting started in sports, this is a chance to learn, connect, and feel supported.

🗓️ Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m. CT

Register here: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/mY94CV7zSqC2BDrklg_D4Q #/registration

Not everyone with celiac disease feels sick. Many people have few or no obvious symptoms, yet intestinal damage and lon...
02/19/2026



Not everyone with celiac disease feels sick. Many people have few or no obvious symptoms, yet intestinal damage and long-term health risks can still occur.

That’s why timely diagnosis, ongoing monitoring, and strict adherence to a gluten-free diet matter, even when symptoms aren’t present.

Awareness goes beyond how you feel.

Our April 18 in-person CME, "Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan," convenes clinicians, researchers, and professionals en...
02/18/2026

Our April 18 in-person CME, "Celiac Disease Across the Lifespan," convenes clinicians, researchers, and professionals engaged in celiac disease to explore key questions, evolving approaches, and shared challenges across pediatric and adult populations.

Key topics include:
• Confident diagnosis and new diagnostic strategies, including gluten challenge protocols and noninvasive biomarkers
• Risk factors and screening approaches shaped by genetic and environmental influences
• Long-term patient management, follow-up care, and best practices for navigating pediatric-to-adult transitions
• Dietary counseling, nutritional monitoring, and optimizing adherence
• Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of living with celiac disease
• Complex presentations, misdiagnosis, and refractory celiac disease

📅 April 18, 2026
📍 David Rubenstein Forum, University of Chicago

This full-day program offers evidence-based education that advances understanding of celiac disease and informs both clinical decision-making and ongoing research across the lifespan.

Learn more and register: https://cme.uchicago.edu/Celiac2026 -tabs-node-course-default1

There are a few spots left!Our Family Education Day is coming up this Saturday, February 21, and we’d love to welcome fa...
02/17/2026

There are a few spots left!

Our Family Education Day is coming up this Saturday, February 21, and we’d love to welcome families with children 12 and under for a morning of learning, connection, and fun.

Kids will enjoy age-appropriate celiac disease education, games, gluten-free snacks, and a creative activity where they’ll make their own comic book. At the same time, parents and caregivers can take part in an educational round-table discussion.

📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9–11:30 a.m. CT
📍 Knapp Center for Biomedical Discovery (KCBD)

Spots are almost full. Don't wait to register!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-family-education-day-tickets-1980134200698?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/15/2026

In case you missed the InTransit presentation, "Navigating the Holiday and Travel Season Gluten Free," we are excited to share the replay with you.

While InTransit is our program for teens, the strategies shared in this session are helpful for people of all ages living a gluten-free life. And don't be fooled by the the "holiday season." This information applies all year long!

Did you know that people with may also have lactose and/or fructose intolerance? Damage to the small intestine from a...
02/14/2026



Did you know that people with may also have lactose and/or fructose intolerance? Damage to the small intestine from active celiac disease can make it harder to properly digest certain sugars, leading to symptoms like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, or diarrhea — even when someone is following a gluten-free diet.

The good news: lactose and fructose intolerance can be easily diagnosed, and symptoms often improve with the right dietary adjustments and proper management of celiac disease.

If you’re continuing to have digestive symptoms, talk with your healthcare provider. Understanding the full picture can make living well with celiac disease easier.

"How tos" for . Tips from a on how to eat at a restaurant with celiac disease.
02/13/2026

"How tos" for .

Tips from a on how to eat at a restaurant with celiac disease.

❤️ Dessert should never be the compromise. This gluten-free chocolate Pot de Crème delivers rich flavor and silky text...
02/12/2026

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Dessert should never be the compromise.

This gluten-free chocolate Pot de Crème delivers rich flavor and silky texture — perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you’re craving something special.

Get the recipe: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/chocolate-pots-de-creme/ -recipe-container-65291

Teen athletes: We are excited to share details about the upcoming InTransit meeting on March 1. Join us for "Fuel Your G...
02/11/2026

Teen athletes: We are excited to share details about the upcoming InTransit meeting on March 1.

Join us for "Fuel Your Game: Managing Celiac Disease as a Student Athlete." We welcome a University of Chicago nutritionist to cover nutritional aspects, a psychologist to cover the emotional aspect of managing celiac disease in sports, and a panel of teen athletes who share their own personal experiences and tips.

If you're a teen with celiac disease who plays sports, you won't want to miss this.

🗓️ Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 3 p.m. CT

Sign up here: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/mY94CV7zSqC2BDrklg_D4Q #/registration

Today, we recognize the women scientists whose work continues to shape the future of celiac disease care.Through researc...
02/11/2026

Today, we recognize the women scientists whose work continues to shape the future of celiac disease care.

Through research, education, and clinical leadership, women across disciplines are advancing understanding, improving diagnosis, and strengthening care for people living with celiac disease. Their contributions drive progress, from the lab to the clinic and beyond.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

CME registration is open!On April 18, the Celiac Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medicine will host its firs...
02/10/2026

CME registration is open!

On April 18, the Celiac Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medicine will host its first in-person CME in 8 years — a full-day, accredited program focused on evidence-based updates in celiac disease across the lifespan.

The program is designed to support physicians, nurses, dietitians, researchers, and other health professionals, while also welcoming patients and advocates who are interested in in-depth, science-driven education.

Sessions will address diagnosis, management, emerging research, and ongoing clinical challenges across pediatric and adult care.

📅 Saturday, April 18
📍 David Rubenstein Forum, University of Chicago

Learn more and register: https://cme.uchicago.edu/Celiac2026 -tabs-node-course-default1

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