Session 1: How the Past Influences the Future of Celiac Diagnosis….

A discussion about the evolution of diagnosis, the role of genetics, and the future of predicting celiac disease. 1. Evolution of diagnosis of Celiac Disease – How it started, where we are now, future tests being developed. Daniel Leffler, MD – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2. Genetics Role in Celiac Diagnosis. What we know and what’s to come? -- Javier Villafuerte, MD - BIDMC 3. Can We Predict Celiac Disease? Maureen Leonard, MD – Mass General Hospital