Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Breastfeeding Study

Have you or someone in your family given birth to a child in the last ten years? If so, please consider taking this survey.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is conducting a study on the breastfeeding experiences of healthy women and women with celiac disease. 

To contribute to the study, we ask that you take just a few minutes to fill out a survey. Participation is completely voluntary and anonymous!

The survey can be found via the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/breastfeedingexperience

There is no compensation for participating in this study, but the information you provide can help further our knowledge about celiac disease. If you have any questions about the study, please email celiac@columbia.edu or Danielle Heller at dh2478@columbia.edu.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center was established within the Department of Medicine at Columbia University in 2001.  The Center’s mission is to redefine the future of celiac disease and treatment through continuing advances in patient care, research, education and patient advocacy.   All of the Center’s research is directed toward celiac disease clinical, epidemiology, and mechanisms of pathogenesis of celiac disease and patient and physician education. 

Celiac Disease Center Online Survey

DO YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE OR GLUTEN SENSITIVITY?

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is conducting a study on the health and nutrition practices of people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. To join the study, we ask that you take a few minutes to fill out a survey. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

The study is for those 18 years or older only.

The survey can be found via the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2VZ7ZC

Please do not enter any information that may identify you (such as your name, date of birth, address, or social security number). There is no compensation for participating in this study. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Dr. Tennyson or Dr. Green at 212-305-5590. If you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, please contact the IRB office at 212-305-5883.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center was established within the Department of Medicine at Columbia University in 2001. The Center's mission is to redefine the future of celiac disease and treatment through continuing advances in patient care, research, education and patient advocacy.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center is one of a few centers in the United States that provides comprehensive medical care, including nutritional counseling, for adult and pediatric patients with celiac disease. All of the Center's research is directed toward celiac disease clinical, epidemiology, and mechanisms of pathogenesis of celiac disease and patient and physician education

Christina A. Tennyson, M.D.
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 936
New York, New York 10032
Phone: (212) 342-4508

Gluten-Free Customer Survey

Strictly Gluten Free is looking to branch out into the gluten-free retail world in New York. To better serve the gluten-free community, they have put together a survey. Please use the link below to answer the survey questions.

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=HNNKNL_a39eed95

French Meadow Bakery Survey and Coupons

In order to better understand and serve your Gluten-Free lifestyle, French Meadow Bakery now has a customer survey up on their website. As a token of their thanks, they offering a $2 off coupon for French Meadow Gluten-Free retail products or 20% off your online order once you complete the survey. Check it out by visiting their home page at www.frenchmeadow.com

For those of you unfamliar with French Meadow Bakery, they offer a number of gluten-free products including:

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Gluten-Free Italian Rolls
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust 6-Pack
Gluten-Free Tortilla
Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread
Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust 2-Pack
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies

Here is their complete list of products.

A survey for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University

A master candidate of Integrated Marketing at NYU is writing a marketing plan for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University as his graduation project.

The goal of the marketing plan is to help the Center raise fund to support research and improve service, build awareness of both the celiac disease and the organization, and educate the public.

The ultimate goal is to grow the organization.

This research is supposed to help him learn more about the celiac patients (including their families and friends) and their donation behaviors so that he is able to figure out ways to communicate with them.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey using this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=07_2bHoO8_2fdD7_2bKTspoYD9rQ_3d_3d

Eating Out Gluten-Free Global Research Study

Share Your Experiences About Eating Out Gluten-Free
in the Unprecedented Global Research Study

This three-dimensional, first-of-its-kind research study: Understanding Gluten and Allergen-Free Experiences of Guests & Hospitality Worldwide bridges the gap between gluten and allergen-free guests and the restaurants who serve them. Focused on eating out and travel experiences, the ground-breaking study surveys guests living with celiac/coeliac, food allergies and intolerances; as well as the food service and hospitality professionals who cater to them.

The primary purpose of the benchmarking study is for guests and hospitality professionals to begin to understand each others' experiences and improve the dialogue between both sides of the table. Safely eating out is cited as one of the top concerns for those managing special diets across the globe.

With guests, hospitality professionals and communities working together- food allergies, celiac/coeliac and special diets can become universally understood and accepted everywhere! By providing a 360 degree view of consumer and business experiences, research results will help drive the changes needed for millions of individuals managing gluten and allergen-free diets worldwide!

How to Share Your Experiences
Guests and hospitality professionals can participate in this global study by completing one of the three unique surveys that best describes their respective point-of-view.

To be a part of the Understanding Gluten and Allergen-Free Experiences of Guests & Hospitality Worldwide study, individuals and businesses can share their insights by visiting:

www.glutenfreeexperiences.com for celiacs/coeliacs and the gluten/wheat intolerant

www.allergenfreeexperiences.com for those managing food allergies

www.glutenfreeguests.com or www.allergenfreeguests.com for hospitality & food service professionals.

Each survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. All feedback is confidential and will not be shared with any third party. Only one submission per e-mail address will be accepted and the survey closes as of 31 August, 2007.

Upon successful submission and if requested; respondents will receive complimentary eating out educational materials and be entered into various prize drawings. In addition, in the fall of 2007, key findings will be sent electronically to participants if requested.

This innovative study will ultimately empower individuals with the knowledge to safely and confidently live a better quality of life anywhere in the world. At the same time, businesses can leverage the empirical data to justify new programs and services addressing this underrepresented portion of the global population. Understanding each others' point-of-view is the key to improving dining and travel experiences for those managing gluten and allergen-free diets worldwide!

The ground-breaking research is sponsored by GlutenFree Passport®, and its affiliate AllergyFree Passport®, global consulting firms focused on health education and creators of the award-winning, internationally acclaimed book series, Let's Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free book series. This innovative series is the winner of the Best Language and 4-time award finalist for Best Health & Diet, Best Health & Wellness, Best Travel Guide and Best First Book Non-Fiction. For more information and free educational materials, please visit www.glutenfreepassport.com or www.allergyfreepassport.com.