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The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease offers educational webinars focusing on celiac disease research, management, and advocacy. Upcoming webinars cover advocacy in various settings, while past recordings include discussions on digestive disease research, college life with celiac disease, and addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment. Notable experts share insights to support patients and healthcare providers in managing and understanding celiac disease. Registration details and access to recordings are available on their website.

Past Webinar Recordings

  • Best of Columbia & DDW: Celiac Disease Highlights from the Experts

    Recorded on 06/04/2025

    This SSCD webinar features highlights from two important conferences in gastroenterology: Celiac Disease On the Horizon (hosted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University) and Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Our expert panel shares updates in celiac disease research, diagnostics, and emerging therapies. Whether you missed the conferences or want a curated summary of each event, this session will help you stay on the forefront of celiac disease research.

  • SSCD College Summit 2025

    Recorded on 04/16/2025

    The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease invites you to watch a recording of the 2025 College Summit. This webinar covers essential topics, including transitioning to college with celiac disease, managing medical care and accommodations, accessing safe gluten-free food on campus, stocking a dorm with essential gluten-free items, and navigating unexpected challenges. Thank you to Schär USA for sponsoring this webinar.

  • Tech and Gluten-Free Living: Leveraging Apps and Technology to Manage Celiac Disease

    Recorded on 04/03/2025

    The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease hosted an informative webinar titled Tech and Gluten-Free Living: Leveraging Apps and Technology to Manage Celiac Disease. The session explored the role of apps in food identification, symptom tracking, and meal planning, and also discussed the pros and cons of health apps and the risks of misinformation on social media.

    Speakers: Jaclyn Quinlan, MPH, RD, and Meghan Donnelly, MS, RD

  • Celiac Disease in Schools: Legal Protections and Advocacy Strategies for Health Providers

    Recorded on 03/05/2025

    The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease hosted an engaging webinar featuring Vanessa Weisbrod, Chief Education & Community Engagement Officer at the Celiac Disease Foundation. This webinars covers practical strategies for health care providers to advocate for students with celiac disease in schools. From navigating 504 Plans to educating school staff on gluten-free safety and preparing for college, learn how to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for children, adolescents, and adults with celiac disease.

    Speaker: Vanessa Weisbrod

  • Nutritional Assessment Project: Updates from the International Work Group

    Recorded on 12/04/2024

    In this webinar, Dr. Anne Lee provides an in-depth update on her groundbreaking international project, which will use a team of dietitians and gastroenterologists specializing in celiac disease to develop specific recommendations for nutritional assessment and dietary adherence in patients with celiac disease following a gluten‐free diet. The webinar will offer a unique global perspective on the complexities of managing celiac disease.

    Speakers: Anne Lee, EdD, RD, LDN

  • Highlights from the International Celiac Disease Symposium 2024

    Recorded on 10/16/2024

    Learn from our experts who attended ICDS 2024 in Sheffield, UK.

  • Hot Topics from Digestive Disease Week 2024

    Recorded on 07/12/2024

    Check out the recording of the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease webinar on “Hot topics from Digestive Disease Week.” This event featured leading experts discussing groundbreaking research, steps towards treatments, and emerging trends in celiac disease and related digestive disorders. Gain valuable insights, from professionals dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of celiac disease.

    Speakers: Dr. Amelie Therrien, Dr. Vahe Badalyan, Dr. Catherine Degeeter, Dr. Andrew Ford, Sharon Weston, MS, RD

  • SSCD College Summit

    Recorded on 04/04/2024

    The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease, along with speakers from the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, MetroHealth, the Celiac Disease Foundation, and Schar USA held the annual SSCD College Summit on Thursday April 4th, 2024. This program was designed for high school seniors and current college students diagnosed with celiac disease to learn about managing celiac disease and the gluten-free diet in the college environment. The webinar addressed the following topics:

    • Transition to college with celiac disease 
    • Medical management of celiac disease in the college setting 
    • How your health care team can support you in college
    • Reasonable accommodations for celiac disease in college
    • Accessing gluten-free food on a college campus
    • Stocking your dorm room with gluten-free food 
    • Working with the Office of Disability Services  
    • Navigating Challenging Situations
  • Under Represented Populations in Celiac Disease

    Recorded on 02/07/2024

    On Wednesday February 7, 2024, the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD) held its first quarterly webinar of 2024 for members to learn about “Under Represented Populations in Celiac Disease.”  The webinar featured three incredible speakers,  Dr. Javier Villafuerte-Gálvez from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Amanda Cartee from the University of Alabama Hospital Center, and Dr. Haley Zylberberg from Columbia University Medical Center Hospital.  The presentations were followed by a Q&A and discussion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in the celiac disease community. Finally, a new grant sponsored by the Celiac Disease Foundation was announced.

    Key takeaways from the presentations included:  

    • When addressing disparities in celiac disease diagnosis, management, and treatment, it is important to consider the existence of profound knowledge gaps, different eating habits (preferences and cultures), and language barriers. 
    • There may be a gap in testing, diagnosis, and healthcare access among underrepresented and underdiagnosed populations. 
    • By addressing these challenges, we can better support individuals living with celiac disease and ensure they have access to the resources and information they need to manage their condition effectively. 
  • Food Insecurity in Celiac Disease: Implementation of a Clinical Screening Program and Impact on GF Dietary Adherence

    Recorded on 01/09/2024

    Food insecurity impacts approximately 25% of patients with celiac disease. Given the extraordinarily high cost of gluten-free foods, food insecurity may pose a health risk by increasing the likelihood of intentional gluten ingestion. During this highly interactive webinar, our panelist will lead attendees through a case presentation, breakout exercises, and discussion about how providers can best support patients with celiac disease facing food insecurity.

    Panelists Include:

    • Dr. Julia M. Bracken, Children’s Mercy Kansas City
    • Vanessa Weisbrod, Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Dr. Nan Du, Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Sharon Weston, MS, RD, CSP, LDN, Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Dr. Dawn Adams, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    • Dr. Ines Pinto-Sanchez, McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences
  • Best of the 2022 International Celiac Disease Symposium

    Recorded on 11/01/2022

    Join your colleagues from the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease for a look at best-of new findings from the 2022 International Celiac Disease Symposium. Our speakers will dive into the latest updates on celiac disease diagnosis, management, and emerging therapies for this autoimmune disease.

    Panelists include: 

    • Amelie Therrien, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, Columbia University Irving Medical Center