📢 AOECS invites submissions for its 4th Call for Scientific Papers on Coeliac Disease – now with a special focus on hydrolysed products such as gluten-free beer. Don't miss this opportunity to present your research on a global stage. Submit your abstract by 5 September 2025.
Big moment for coeliac rights in the EU 🇪🇺🌾 Just two days ago, a petition by the Coeliacs of Catalunya and supported by AOECS, was accepted by the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee!
🎉 Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease — including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this initiative for coeliac rights across Europe. 💪
🚨 Did you know that up to 30% of coeliacs continue to struggle with symptoms even while following a gluten-free diet? Have you experienced the same issue? 🤔 Then you watch this recording of Professor Detlef Schuppan as he presents the latest pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease! 🌍🍞. Click here to see it 🎥
📢 New research from the ARCTIC study published in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 reveals that a gluten-free diet alone may not normalise body composition in coeliac patients. The findings suggest that despite the benefits of a gluten-free diet, patients may still face significant health challenges. ⚠️ Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific Book 2024 🔗
📢 Advancing Gluten-Free Eating Out in Europe! 🍽️🌍 A joint conference in Belgrade arranged by some AOECS member associations brought together experts to tackle the challenges of providing safe, high-quality, and affordable gluten-free meals for people with coeliac disease. One outcome was the BEcME group’s commitment to work on a basic Eating Out Gluten-Free scheme. Read more about it. 🔗
🔬 New Research Highlights Challenges in Gluten-Free Diet Adherence 🍞🚫. Three recent studies in the AOECS Scientific eBook 2024 reveal key barriers to maintaining a gluten-free diet for coeliacs, from social exclusion and food insecurity to diagnostic differences across countries. 📖 Read more and explore the latest coeliac research in our Scientific eBook.
