<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I just placed the details and the agenda for the American Celiac Society / Dietary Support Coalition Coference in a reference file. The dates are Oct 31 through Nov 2 in New Orleans, LA. The file is available by sending to: [log in to unmask] GET CELIAC CALENDAR Due to some minor problems at the WWW site, it will not be available there for a few days. "UNMASKING CELIAC DISEASE" The parade is passing by can we unmask the problems out there? Sometimes it is not easy. It is too obscure. In the parade of G.I. distress, Celiac Disease is still hiding. This program goals is to find those Celiacs. Faculty Gino Banco, Researcher, First Place Winner in Medicine in Salem County Science Fair Middle School Division 1995 First Place Winner in Medicine in High School Division Salem County Science Fair 1996. Pennsville, NJ Annette Bentley, B.A., Co-Program Director, President, American Celiac Society Dietary Support Coalition, West Orange, NJ Jason N. Chamikles, D.O., Co-Program Director, Member of the American College of Family Physicians Osteopathic Society & Member of American Osteopathic Academy, Family Practice, Middle Village, NY Sheila Eileen Crowe, M.D., Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Dept. Of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX Nancy Patin Falini, M.A., R.D., Dietitian in private practice specializing in Celiac Diseases, Nutritional Advisor Greater Philadelphia Celiac Support Group, Author of Celiac Disease: Me and the Right Food Choices: A Coloring-Activity and Instructional Guide. West Chester, PA Alessio Fasano, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Assoc. Professor of Medicine, Director of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Peter Henry Rae Green, M.D., Assoc. Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY Ron Hoggan, B.A. B.Ed., Member Canadian Celiac Association, Board Member Caligery Celiac Association Alberta, Canada John Udall, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Louisiana Medical School, Gastroenterology-Nutrition Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA Presentations: SATURDAY NOV 1, 1997 9:15 A.M. John Udall, M.D., Ph.D., Keynote Speaker "Celiac Disease in Children" 10:00 A.M. Nancy Patin Falini, M.A., R.D., "Medical Conditions Associated with Celiac Disease and Affected by Gluten Free Living" 11:15 A.M. Peter Henry Rae Green, M.D., "The Adult Celiac" 1:15 P.M. Alessio Fasano, M.D., "Serological Testing for Celiac Disease" 3:15 P.M. Sheila Eileen Crowe, M.D. "Crohn's Disease and Celiac Disease" 4:00 P.M. Gino Banco "Results From Independent Celiac Research" SUNDAY NOV 2, 1997 9:15 A.M. Ron Hoggan, B.A. B.Ed. "Considering Wheat, Rye, and Barley Proteins as Aids to Carcinogens" 10:00 A.M. Sheila Eileen Crowe, M.D. "Lactose Intolerance and Celiac Disease" 11:15 A.M. Alessio. Fasano, M.D. "Where Have All the American Celiacs Gone?" 1:15 P.M. Nancy Patin Falini, M.A., R.D. "Challenges With Gluten Free Living? How to Promote Good Dietary Compliance in Children and Adolescents" 2:00 P.M. Peter Henry Rae Green, M.D. "Results of Research of Physicians and Patients Prospective of Celiac Disease" 3:15 P.M. Support Groups/The Patient Experience - Case presentations Topic: What is the best help the patient? 4:15 P.M. Annette Bentley, B.A., President, American Celiac Society "What Are The Medical Education Needs?" For additonal details not covered in the highlights or the agenda, please contact: Annette Bentley <[log in to unmask]> ---- Michael Jones ([log in to unmask]) Orlando, FL USA