The programme of the masterclass will appeal to clinicians as well as basic researchers. CeD has a unique position in pediatric gastroenterology and in ESPGHAN as an autoimmune disease involving biochemistry, immunology, nutrition and dietetics science as well as paediatric gastroenterology.
The course language is English.
This school is supported by the ESPGHAN Education Partner Programme.
Application will open in May 2026.
Participation Fees:
ESPGHAN Members (any type): EUR 200.00
Non-Member General: EUR 300.00
Kindly use the online application form on this page. Applications by email cannot be accepted. If you experience any issues with the online tool, please contact office@espghan.org. Applications will be reviewed after the above application deadline with an outcome expected 1 - 2 weeks after review has commenced. Please do not make travel arrangements until official confirmation of acceptance is received from the ESPGHAN Office.
15.00-15.45 Arrival and Registration
15.45-16.00 Welcome and overview (Ketil Størdal)
Session 1. Coeliac disease: Epidemiology, etiology and clinical aspects
16.00-16.30 Coeliac disease across the world (Jernej Dolinsek)
16.30-17.00 Clues in diagnostics – case-finding, risk groups or population screening (Laura Kivelä)
17.00-17.30 Triggers in coeliac disease (Ketil Størdal)
17.30-18.00 Can coeliac disease be prevented? (Daniel Agardh)
19.00 Dinner
Session 2. Immunology, Genetics, and Pathogenesis
08.30-09.00 Understanding the genetics of coeliac disease, HLA and beyond (Ludvig Sollid)
09.00-09.30 The driver; gluten – and beyond (Valentina Discepolo)
09.30-10.00 T and B cell responses in coeliac disease (Ludvig Sollid)
10.00-10.30 Coffee break
Session 3. Current diagnostics.
10.30-11.00 Diagnostic criteria (Kalle Kurppa)
11.00-11.30 Pitfalls in histological analysis of biopsies incl AI tools (Alina Popp)
11.30-12.00 Antibodies for coeliac disease diagnosis (Ester Donat)
12.00-12.30 Risk groups and testing strategies (Margreet Wessels)
12.30-13.30 Lunch
Session 4. Challenging Cases (presented by participants, compulsory to apply with a case)
13.30-14.00 Clinical case 1
14.00-14.30 Clinical case 2
Session 5. New diagnostics.
14.30-15.00: Transcriptomics & proteomics (Jorunn Stamnæs)
15.30-16.00: Antibody testing; an update (Margreet Wessels and Francesco Valitutti)
16.00-16.30 Tea break
Session 6: Challenging Clinical Cases cont.
16.30-17.00 Clinical case 3
17.00-17.30 Clinical case 4
Session 6 Hand outs
17.30-17.45 Practical session on TTG deposits (Alina Popp)
17.45-18.00 Demonstration of rapid POC tests for TGA-IgA (Jorunn Stamnæs)
19.00-20.00 Networking
20.00 Dinner
Session 7 Treatment and follow-up
08.30-09.00 The gluten-free diet and nutritional management (Elin Hård af Segerstad)
09.00-09.30 Follow-up and associated diseases in children with coeliac disease (Margreet Wessels)
09.30-10.00 How to assess dietary adherence (Elin Hård af Segerstad)
10.00-10.30 Assessment of Quality of life: for research or clinical practice? (Francesco Valitutti)
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
Session 8 Latest challenging topics
11.00-11.30 Potential coeliac disease – follow-up and research potential (Renata Auricchio)
11.30-12.00 Other wheat-related disorders (Ketil Størdal)
12.00-12.30 Persisting symptoms on a gluten-free diet (Laura Kivelä)
12.30-13.00 Therapies beyond the gluten-free diet (Kalle Kurppa)
13.00-13.05 Closure and Farewell
ESPGHAN will cover the following for onsite delegates
The course fee is understood as a contirubution to the overall costs for organisation and can thus not be reduced for delegates not requiring accommodation.
If you have any questions, please contact the ESPGHAN Office for details.
Phone: +41 (0)22 9000 401
Email: office@espghan.org
Application will open in May 2026. Please monitor this section for updates.
