Ep 365 The Future of Celiac Research: Meet the 2026 J.A. Campbell Award Winners

For 26 years, the J.A. Campbell Research Fund has supported groundbreaking research that advances our understanding of celiac disease and improves the lives of those living with it. Named in honour of Dr. James A. Campbell, a pioneer in nutrition science and a champion for Canada's gluten-free community, the fund continues to drive innovation through the next generation of researchers. In this episode, host Caleigh McAulay speaks with the recipients of the 2026 J.A. Campbell Research Awards. Together, they explore promising new research on blood-based diagnostics for celiac disease, the impact of food insecurity on gluten-free diet adherence, mental health, and health outcomes among children, youth, and adolescents living with celiac disease. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Campbell's legacy and discover how today's researchers are shaping the future of celiac disease care. What You'll Learn How a simple blood test using IL-2 could transform celiac disease diagnosis Why food insecurity is an important but often overlooked challenge for people with celiac disease The impact of food insecurity on mental health and gluten-free diet adherence among adolescents How food insecurity affects children and youth living with both celiac disease and type 1 diabetes How the J.A. Campbell Research Fund is supporting the next generation of celiac disease researchers Why investing in research is critical to improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for the celiac community Learn more about J.A. Campbell Awards: Research Awards -Celiac Canada - Medical Funding Help fund research: Together let's find a cure. To learn more about Celiac Canada, visit www.celiac.ca. Follow us: Instagram: @ccaceliac Facebook: @ccaceliac Twitter: @ccaceliac Threads: @ccaceliac LinkedIn: @Celiac Canada