State of Celiac & Gluten Free in Canada Leadership Forum – Post Event Updates
Helping answer the BIG questions facing celiac disease.
Held Friday, May 24, 2019 – Holiday Inn Yorkdale, Toronto
Leaders in research, industry, clinical and patient advocacy joined Canadian Celiac Association leaders for an interactive day delving into the big challenges facing celiac disease and gluten intolerance in Canada.
2019 Participants at a Glance
Research Panel
- Dr. Don Duerksen, Gastroenterologist, St. Boniface Hospital, University of Manitoba
- Dr. Elena Verdu, Professor, Division of Gastroenterology McMaster University
- Dr. Jocelyn Silvester, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Boston’s Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Dan Leffler, The Celiac Center at Beth Israel, Medical Director, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
- Kristin Neff (Vice President, Clinical Operations & Project Management, ImmusanT)
Industry Panel
- Paul Valder, Director of Business Development, BRC
- Joel Warady, Chief Marketing Officer, Enjoy Life
- Mike Marshall, COO Westoak Naturals, Inc. and Only Oats
- Mike Kalogiannis PhD Medical Affairs, North America, Schar
- Jerry Bigam, President/CEO Kinnikinnick
Regulatory Panel
- Michael Abbott, Section Head, Food Allergy and Intolerance Division, Health Canada
- Margaret Hughes, VP Sales & Marketing, Avena Foods
- Jacqueline Peppler, Director of Sales, Gluten Free Food Program
- Misu Paul, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Deb Wharton, Manager Quality Assurance and Food Handler Certification, Toronto Public Health
Hot Topic Dietitian & Nutrition Panel
- Shelley Case, Registered Dietitian
- Inez Martincevic, Registered Dietitian, Hospital for Sick Kids
Event Day Videos Now Available
CCA President, Treena Duncan – Opening Remarks
Research Panel
Industry Panel
Government and Regulatory Panel
Registered Dietitian Hot Topic Panel – Including May Contains Survey Results
CCA partnered with Sue Jennett from ‘A Canadian Celiac Podcast’ to provide some brief interviews from some of our intriguing guests.
State of Celiac Podcast Series
Industry Panelist – Joel Warady, Enjoy Life Foods
Research Panelist – Dr. Jocelyn Silvester, Boston Children’s Hospital
Regulatory Panelist – Michael Abbott, Health Canada
Research Panelist – Kristen Neff, ImmusanT
Closing Remarks and Thoughts – CCA President Treena Duncan & Event Chair Mark Johnson
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