TOWN HALL: Answering FAQs and Exploring New RESEARCH on CELIAC Disease GENETIC TESTING and BIOPSIES

This November 2022 Town Hall covered The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (SSCD), with leaders Dr. Lebwohl and Dr. Verma. The SSCD is a professional organization of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and allied health professionals in the US, Canada, and Mexico who specialize in the treatment of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. Find out more about how they’re advancing the proper diagnosis and treatment of these often-overlooked conditions.

Additionally, Dr. Lebwohl discussed the role of genetic testing for celiac disease and the potential future of genetic risk stratification based on recent research. Dr. Verma covered the ongoing debate over skipping the biopsy for the diagnosis of celiac disease, followed by a Q&A.

Speaker Bios

Dr. Lebwohl is an assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology and a practicing gastroenterologist at Columbia where he received his medical degree and was a fellow in digestive and liver disease, during which time he obtained a master’s in patient-oriented research. He is also the director of clinical research at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. Dr. Lebwohl has published numerous studies related to celiac disease and currently serves as president of the SSCD. He is also a member of the Beyond Celiac Scientific Advisory Board.

Dr. Verma is a highly respected pediatric gastroenterologist and medical director at the University of Chicago Celiac Center. Dr. Verma is a leading expert in celiac disease. She is passionate about creating a holistic approach to research that merges adult and pediatric research in celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and food allergies with clinical research. Dr. Verma also serves on the Beyond Celiac board of directors and is the upcoming president of the SSCD.

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