Friday, October 17, 2008

Thomas Herald, PhD
Research Leader in the grain quality and structure research unit
Grain Marketing & Production Research Center
Manhattan, Kansas

Objectives:

1. Describe sorghum and safety for celiacs
2. Discuss the function of sorghum in food products
3. Discuss development of sorghum food products

10:15 am – 11:45 am
Celiac Disease – A Spectrum Disease with Varied Outcomes and Challenges

Joseph A. Murray, MD
Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota

Objectives:

1. Recognize the spectrum with which celiac disease presents
2. Explain the varied outcomes of celiac disease
3. Explain the challenges of silent and refractory celiac disease

 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Celiac Disease Update

Peter H. R. Green, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University - Department of Medicine
New York, NY

Objectives:

1. Review etiology of celiac disease
2. Discuss methods of diagnosing celiac disease and interpretations of celiac tests
3. Discuss prognosis for those diagnosed with celiac disease

 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Registered Dietitians Practice in Celiac Disease and Strategies for Partnership

Jean Guest, PhDc, RD, LMNT
CSA Dietitian Advisor Lincoln, Nebraska

Objectives:

1. Describe educational and professional characteristics of registered dietitians
2. Discuss results of “Survey of Registered Dietitians Practice in Celiac Disease”
3. Identify registered dietitian's skills important to people with celiac disease
4. Discuss strategies promoting partnerships between people with celiac disease and registered dietitians

James P. Eckman, PhD
President; Professor of History and Biblical Studies
Grace University Omaha, Nebraska

Objectives:

1. Detail the effects of celiac disease on marriage
2. Itemize how celiac disease affects other family members
3. Discern how faith and personal beliefs are strengthened by celiac disease

 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Healthier Grains through Biotechnology

David C. Sands, PhD
Professor of Plant Pathology Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana

Objectives:

1. Identify nutrient dense foods for personal health benefits
2. Evaluate new foods introduced into the celiac diet
3. Evaluate the benefits of the public agriculture policy related to production of cheap food and nutrient dense foods

 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Improving Gluten-free Foods and the Search for Celiac Disease Oral Therapies

Jodi Engleson, PhD
Food Technologist Cargill Inc.
Plymouth, Minnesota

Objectives:

1. Define gluten
2. Discuss improving gluten-free foods
3. Identify therapeutic developments for celiac disease

 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Gluten Free Grains

Lee Tobin
Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse
Morrisville, North Carolina

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate techniques for preparing posole
2. Demonstrate techniques for preparing whole millet
3. Demonstrate techniques for preparing quinoa
4. Demonstrate techniques for preparing whole grain buckwheat

CSA Conference Steering Committee reserves the right to modify schedule when necessary.

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