The Columbia Genome Center, in conjunction with Dr. Peter Green of the Department of Medicine, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, is conducting a research program at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons to identify the gene responsible for Celiac Disease. Professor of Genetics and Development, T. Conrad Gilliam, renowned for mapping the genes responsible for Wilson disease and Spinal Muscular Atrophy, is leading the investigation. The key to this type of study is the participation of families in which there are at least two family members affected with Celiac Disease.
Participation of unaffected, as well as affected family members, may be needed. Those individuals who consent to participate will be asked to provide a sample of blood for DNA analysis and give permission for release of their diagnostic record. Blood mailing kits with instruction can be mailed directly to family members. The blood can be drawn by a local physician or laboratory and mailed directly to the Genome Center at no cost to the individual. All interested persons who have at least two biopsy-proven family members with Celiac Disease should contact the Genetic Coordinator, Michele Pallai, at (203) 438-3582, or E-mail: celiac@genome3.columbia.cpmc.edu.
Participation of unaffected, as well as affected family members, may be needed. Those individuals who consent to participate will be asked to provide a sample of blood for DNA analysis and give permission for release of their diagnostic record. Blood mailing kits with instruction can be mailed directly to family members. The blood can be drawn by a local physician or laboratory and mailed directly to the Genome Center at no cost to the individual. All interested persons who have at least two biopsy-proven family members with Celiac Disease should contact the Genetic Coordinator, Michele Pallai, at (203) 438-3582, or E-mail: celiac@genome3.columbia.cpmc.edu.
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