UChicago Medicine Challenges and Opportunities of the Gluten-Free Diet 2024

1. Overview
The UChicago Medicine Challenges and Opportunities of the Gluten-Free Diet 2024 course offers a detailed clinical exploration of managing celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. The program addresses the nuances of implementing a strict gluten-free diet across different age groups, navigating practical challenges like cross-contact and food insecurity, and evaluating emerging pharmacological interventions.
Course Date: November 2, 2024

Join leading experts from across the country for an engaging and comprehensive exploration of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. This program offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from renowned specialists who will share their expertise on the latest research, clinical advancements, and patient care strategies. Participants will delve into the nuances of managing the gluten-free diet across different age groups, explore the varying rates of intestinal healing, and examine the most recent scientific findings. By attending, you’ll enhance your ability to navigate the challenges of the gluten-free diet and provide exceptional, informed care to your patients. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of celiac disease management!

2. Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:

Identify the challenges and opportunities of the gluten-free diet in pediatric and adult patients;

Define healing in response to the gluten-free diet in research;

Discuss an evidence-based approach to the current lens of the gluten-free diet, opportunities and challenges within age groups, and best practices and the critical role of a gluten-free diet in research on celiac disease;

Describe the challenges of the gluten-free diet for pediatric and adult patients.

3. Target Audience

Best for gastroenterologists and dietitians who want clinical insights on managing celiac disease, gluten-free diets, and emerging therapies.

This activity is designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, researchers, other healthcare professionals, and patients dedicated to understanding the gluten challenge concerning the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease and using gluten challenge in research.

4. Topics
Topics (11 Lectures):

01 Setting the Stage What is the Gluten-Free Diet

02 Healing Differences on GF Diet Adult vs Peds

03 Gluten-Free Diet in Different Age Groups

04 The Challenge of Living a GF Diet in the Adult World

05 Cross Contact

06 Food Insecurity

07 Q&A Panel

08 Refractory

09 Medications (Enzymes & Glutaminase Latiglutenase)

10 Understanding Cytokines

11 Q&A Panel