Join the Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas Health for an educational symposium focused on increasing awareness, sharing the latest insights in celiac disease care and management, and supporting adults and children living with celiac disease along with their caregivers. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others, explore resources, and enjoy gluten-free food samples, including light fare provided by Modern Bread & Bagel.

Speakers (Times are subject to change.)

5:15 pm | Alice Bast, Founder and Executive Director of Impact and Innovation, Beyond Celiac

5:45 pm | Questions & Anwers Session with Alice Bast

6:00 pm | Celiac Disease: Fact, Fiction, and the Science in Between
David Pineles, MD, Gastroenterologist, Medical Director, Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas Health, and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider

6:20 pm | The Gluten Free Diet, Now What? A Real World Guide to Healthy Eating
Michelle Pasia, MPH, RDN, Clinical Coordinator, Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas Health

6:40 pm | Navigating the Emotional Side of the Gluten Free Diet
Michelle Daniel, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice, Millburn, NJ

7:00 pm | Small Intestine, Big Impact: Celiac Disease in Kids
Ashwin Agrawal, DO, MA, MBA, FAAP, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Medical Director, Pediatric Celiac Disease Center at RWJBarnabas Health, and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider

7:20 pm | Panel Discussion

This program will be hosted in person at the RWJBarnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, Conference Room A & B, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ, and on Zoom. While this program is free, advanced registration is required by May 4, 2026. Please register for each individual attending.

To attend in person, please register online through this site. 
To attend virtually, please register here.

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As the first celiac center in New Jersey, The Kogan Celiac Center at RWJBarnabas Health offers extensive education and support for adults and children. The Center is dedicated to providing expert services that include early assessment and treatment, education and support to improve the health and well-being of those who live with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Education and support group programs are designed to help participants share and learn how to navigate the gluten-free world through conversation, recipes, tip exchanges and educational presentations. Gluten free is always a family issue so feel free to invite your family members. Learn More

The Children’s Health network of RWJBarnabas Health also offers the Pediatric Celiac Disease Center dedicated to providing expert care, education and support for children with celiac disease and their families. The center is one of only ten in the United States recognized by the Society for the Study of Celiac Disease for its commitment and excellence in the care of children with celiac disease.