<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> A few weeks ago the listowners sent a message to all the US list subscribers about a new study being conducted to determine the prevalence of CD in the USA. This message is available as a reference file on the list, so anyone else who wants to read it can get it by sending a message to [log in to unmask] containing this line: GET CELIAC CDSTUDY The fundraisers have provided these details on the kickoff meeting: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- The following is the program of speakers and topics for the Saturday, May 10 Kick-Off at the University Of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Campus; from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Michael Marsh, M.D., Professor of Medicine, University of Manchester, Selford, England. Internationally recognized author of medical text books pertaining to Celiac Disease. His topic will be "Celiac Disease; the approach to the millennium." Joseph Murray, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, University Of Iowa. Trained in Ireland, he is one of the leading experts on Celiac Disease in Adults in the United States. His topic will be "The epidemiology of CD in Europe before the advent of screening studies." Carlo Catassi, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Ancona in Italy. Responsible for the initial epidemiological studies in Europe. His topic will be "The impact of screening studies on the prevalence of CD in European countries." Alessio Fasano, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics & Medicine, Director of Pediatric GI & Nutrition, University of Maryland. Trained in Italy, he is now one of the leading experts on Celiac Disease in children in the United States. His topic will be "Current data on the epidemiology of CD in the U.S. Karoly Horvath, M.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director Pediatric GI & Nutrition Laboratory, University Of Maryland. Trained in Hungary, he is well known for his expertise in Celiac Disease. His topic is the "Study design of the proposed multicenter epidemiological survey on the prevalence of CD in the U.S." We hope you are going to attend this exciting program and take the opportunity to hear and question some of the world's leading Celiac disease experts. If you are planning to attend - please e-mail, call or fax for RESERVATIONS as soon as you can (we need to know how many people to accommodate): Kirk Gardner Telephone 410-328-4400 Fax 410-328-6817 e-mail: [log in to unmask] In the original e-mail letter sent on April 15th, we used the example "One-thousand (1000) of us contributing only $600 - $200 per year, for three (3) years, will fund the study." This was an EXAMPLE! Your contribution will be appreciated, be it larger or smaller than the $600 example. Please make your reservations and pledges as soon as you can. We look forward to seeing you in College Park, Maryland on May 10 at 1:00 PM. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim Lyles ........ <[log in to unmask]> ........ Holly, Michigan, USA