image hero banner

All Things Celiac - Celiac Disease and COVID-19

  • Event
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Details:
Our Celiac Symposium Is Going Virtual!


From the Experts: Join Our Virtual Monthly Meeting on “All Things Celiac”

The National Celiac Association (NCA) and the Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program are co-hosting a 75-minute virtual monthly meeting from September through December 2020. Speakers will present on selected topics for 60 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A. All meetings will begin at 1 pm Eastern Time.

“Celiac Disease and COVID-19” is the topic for Wednesday, September 23, with Dr. Alessio Fasano, director of the Center for Celiac Research and Treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr. Jonathan Li, director of the Harvard University Virology Specialty Laboratory. Moderator is Dr. Alan Leichtner, director of the Celiac Disease Research Program at Boston Children’s Hospital.

To register for this free webinar, please visit: https://partners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bMGWFNTFQs-VWaB2GVfCNA


CEUs offered for registered dietitians (pending) and nurses (approved).

Monthly Topics:
•Wednesday, September 23: From the Experts: Latest Guidance on COVID-19 and Celiac Disease
•Thursday, October 22: Cooking “Gluten Free” with Demonstrations and 2020 Holiday Inspirations
•Thursday, November 19: How Good Nutrition Feeds Our Bodies and Minds
•Thursday, December 17: A New Perspective: The Psychology of Dealing with a Chronic Disease

Contact:
Melinda Dennis, MS, RDN, LD
mdennis@bidmc.harvard.edu
image user

Board of Directors Recruitment

Massachusetts Dietitians -

Ever considered joining the MAND board? Do you have questions about what is involved?

We'll be posting open positions for 2025-2026 soon and would love to answer any questions you have!

Reach out to admin@eatrightma.org to learn more.  

It's a great way to network and help advance our profession!

image case

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Dietitian for Elder Service Plan The Registered Dietitian is responsible for implementing the overall nutrition program for the Elder Service Plan. Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Manager, the Dietitian assists with.. Read more >

WIC Nutritionist The Program Nutritionist provides nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants. Responsibilities: -Provides nutrition care to high-risk women, infants and children under the supervision of.. Read more >

Registered Dietitian Eliot is seeking a Registered Dietitian experienced with nutritional goal setting and how mental health can impact it. We are a leading human services organization focused on two things: making a.. Read more >

image list

MDEF Scholarships

For 2024, MDEF will be giving out two MDEF scholarships and one MDEF Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) scholarship to deserving nutrition students, each in the amount of $1500. Please pass along to any nutrition students or interns who may be eligible to apply!

All applications are due by May 31st