Since its inception, CSA has supported research as part of its ongoing mission to help individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide. The Program provides an unbiased peer review clearinghouse and is funded by donations.
CSA acknowledges the following for their contributions to funding the Peer Review Research Program in 2007:
- Memorials in remembrance of CSA members
- Fundraising efforts of CSA Chapters on behalf of research
- The Donald C. and Norma (Klug-French) Allyn Fund of the Lutheran Community Foundation
- Individual donations
Research projects supported through the Peer Review Research Program include:
- “Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors of Gluten-Free diet Adherence in Children with Celiac Disease”-2008
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- “An Assessment of the Prevalence and Awareness of Gluten in Prescription Medications and the Risk it Poses to Patients with Celiac Disease”-2007
- “Quantitative Assessment of Celiac Disease and its Impact on Heart Health”-2007
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- “Design and Validation of a Standardized Celiac Disease Assessment Instrument”-2007
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- Development of a whole grain rice bread mix-2005
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- “Gut Reaction” a public radio documentary -2004-2005
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- “Gluten Contamination of Commercial Oats”-2004
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The CSA Peer Review Research Grant program invites proposals for grants of approximately $5,000 in three major categories:
- Clinical and applied research
- Theoretical research with therapeutic implications and potential impact on patient care
- Innovative, cooperative and interdisciplinary research approaches
Funded research proposals will take into account the investigation’s:
- Impact
- Project approach
- Feasibility
CSA accepts applications for the Peer Review Research Grant Program throughout the year. We ask that all Application Forms, with accompanying research proposals be mailed to CSA directly. We will not accept fax transmittals or emails for this purpose.
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