The prevalence of celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to eating gluten in genetically predisposed individuals, has significantly increased in the Western world during the past 50 years.

The Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Mass General for Children is at the forefront of the latest research, advancements and public education about celiac disease.

Fasano and the Center’s team also provide programs and positive messaging to educate the public about celiac disease and to debunk common myths about celiac diseases. Read more on the Mass General research blog. 

  • Alessio Fasano, MD

    • W. Allan Walker Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
    • Director, The Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center
    • Associate Chief for Basic, Clinical and Translational Research, MGfC.

  • Maureen Leonard, MD

    • Director, Center for Celiac Research and Treatment
    • Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

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