July 2026 Newsletter: Science Bonanza

News: Joint Grant with AGA Awarded to Scientist Studying Chronic Inflammation

We are proud to announce Kathryn Hamilton, PhD, was awarded the AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease. Dr. Hamilton studies chronic inflammation in the gut and how it can damage the gut barrier. 

Resource: Red Flag Ingredients Cheat Sheet

Someone on a gluten-free diet has to avoid wheat, barley, and rye, but these ingredients can hide under other names, too. Print this red flag ingredients cheat sheet to keep on hand when you’re grocery shopping, or give it to loved ones who may want to cook for you. Stay safely gluten-free!

Resource: Survival Tips for Summer Parties

Parties and summer barbecues are supposed to be fun and stress-free occasions, but the gluten-free diet and worries of cross-contact can make that tough. Check out our tips to enjoy parties all summer long.

Content: “Balancing Celiac and the Ball Field” Podcast with announcer Jake Eisenberg

In our June podcast episode, we chat with Jake Eisenberg, announcer for the Kansas City Royals. Jake shares his diagnosis story, the tools he uses to balance an autoimmune disease with daily life, and tips for traveling.

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Recetas sin gluten

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Trivia Question of the Month

Question

True or false? Gluten is required to be labeled on packaging in the United States.

Answer

False. Gluten is found in wheat, barley, and rye, but in the United States, food manufacturers are only required to disclose when their products contain wheat.

Food manufacturers can choose to label their products “gluten-free” if they’d like to, but they do not have to, even if the product is gluten-free, nor do they have to verify their product is gluten-free before using the label.

A recent slew of interest in the topic, however, could change the future of gluten labeling in the US. Read more about efforts to require gluten labeling in the US.

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You can’t always be with your child to advocate for them, so it’s important they can advocate for themselves. Extracurricular sports are a great space for them to practice communicating their needs and managing their diet—not just to make it gluten-free, but rich in protein and nutrients! To encourage these skills, share the article Tips for Student Athletes with Celiac Disease with your child. In this blog, 15-year-old Ambassador Emma shares her top tips for other teens with celiac disease who want to achieve peak performance while on the gluten-free diet.

Caregiver’s Corner is proudly sponsored by Jones Dairy Farm, maker of certified GF, all-natural sausage & naturally smoked meats. Their Canadian bacon, available at most Costco and many grocery stores, is an easy snack or lunch right out of the package.

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Noticias sobre investigación

New Phase 2 Clinical Trial Studying Potential Celiac Disease Treatment Launches

Chugai Pharmaceuticals is testing their potential celiac disease treatment, DONQ52, in a phase 2 clinical trial called the DAISY Study. A previous Phase 1 study showed an excellent safety profile and no serious adverse events were reported. The Phase 2 DAISY study is designed to determine efficacy and small bowel healing while continuing to evaluate safety in a larger patient population.

Patients Want Clearer Food Labels; the US Government is Responding

No one should fear that food will hurt them, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that clear, consistent labeling directly affects short-term and long-term health. This past spring, Beyond Celiac surveyed the community for opinions on requiring the labeling of barley and rye in the United States and shared the results with the government. We’re happy to report there’s been a development that could eventually lighten the load on patients who have to decipher labels for their health.

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Research Opportunities

DAISY Study

*Intended for a US audience*
Tired of dealing with celiac? We are seeking volunteers living with celiac disease to join the DAISY clinical research study to help us further develop our knowledge of celiac disease and discover a potential new medication option. 

By joining the DAISY Study, you may receive:

• study-required investigational medication at no cost
• study-related care at no cost
• reimbursement for study-related travel expenses. 

Health insurance is not required to take part. Are you eligible? Learn More

Burden of Disease Survey

To move promising new drugs through the final hurdles of development, the FDA and pharmaceutical companies need to see undeniable evidence that celiac disease and the gluten-free diet are burdensome enough to warrant more treatment options.

To provide data, Beyond Celiac has opened our 2026 Burden of Disease survey. We implore everyone with celiac disease to take it alongside two friends who are not gluten-free.

Both groups of people are extremely important in showing how different life on a gluten-free diet can be.

GLUTECH

Have you been recently diagnosed with celiac disease? You could help researchers learn if gluten detection technology improves intestinal healing and quality of life.

Eligibility: 18–75 years old, biopsy-diagnosed celiac disease, less than 4 months on a gluten-free diet, and willing to come to one of four sites: Boston, Chicago, Nashville, or New York City/ Additional criteria apply.

Participants will receive an iPad at the beginning of the trial and can also earn up to an additional $565 for participation.

T1D Screening Survey

Some healthcare providers have started to screen for T1D as part of regular follow-up care for celiac disease. This survey is designed to better understand what screening practices are currently being used and what patients and families want.

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Voices of Celiac: Hunter’s Story

Read Hunter’s Story
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