The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease is comprised of membership committees. These committees meet virtually on an as needed basis and have representation at the monthly SSCD executive meeting. Committees present their accomplishments at the annual SSCD meeting. Each committee is led by a member of the Executive Council.
If you are interested in joining a committee or have an idea for a new committee, please contact sscd@celiac.org.
The Research Committee is responsible for grant review and selection, as well as identifying topics and preparing or reviewing articles for distribution to SSCD members. It also assists with scientific review for the Celiac Disease Foundation in collaboration with the Executive Council and reviews research-based travel grants for trainees and early-career members.
Current Committee Members:
To join the Research Committee, please email sscd@celiac.org.
The Education Committee is responsible for developing statements on hot topics identified by the Executive Committee, such as gluten-sniffing dogs, oats, and vaccines, potentially in collaboration with the Research Committee when appropriate. It also oversees the College Summit, with committee placement open for discussion, and collaborates with the Celiac Disease Foundation-Dietitian Advisory Council (CDF-DAC) on nutrition-related topics and materials that are useful to membership. In addition, the committee coordinates with the Webinar and Website Committee on topic selection as appropriate.
Current Committee Members:
To join the Education Committee, please email sscd@celiac.org.
The Trainee & Professional Development Committee oversees FIREside Chats and other trainee programming, as well as the Visiting Fellows Program for adult and pediatric GI fellows. It also focuses on developing additional visiting programs, such as those involving dietitians, and supports mentorship opportunities and other trainee-focused events. In addition, the committee addresses CRUE-related issues as needed, including prior support with revising the CRUE application.
To join the Trainee & Professional Development Committee, please email sscd@celiac.org.
The Media Committee manages SSCD webinars or podcasts, including topic selection, speaker coordination, timelines, moderation, and follow-up. It collaborates with other committees to develop content and generate topic ideas and conducts periodic assessments of website needs, coordinating development when needed. The committee also works with the Secretary on the quarterly newsletter and assists with the development of promotional materials for membership as needed.
To join the Media Committee, please email sscd@celiac.org.
The Advocacy & Community Engagement Committee provides scientific and clinical input to inform the development of sign-on letters, regulatory comments, and coalition statements led by the Celiac Disease Foundation and partner organizations. It identifies and advises on relevant policy opportunities, such as funding calls, public comment periods, and emerging legislative or regulatory issues, that align with SSCD priorities. The committee also brings key policy and advocacy discussion points to the Executive Council to inform strategic direction and decision-making, and contributes subject matter expertise to support legislative and regulatory engagement efforts as appropriate. In addition, members may participate in advocacy activities, such as Hill Day, in a supporting role, including helping to communicate key scientific concepts to policymakers.
To join the Advocacy & Community Engagement Committee, please email sscd@celiac.org.
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