Programme

Natural Solutions to Digestive Complaints
Michael Treloar, Naturopath
Looking at diet, herbs and lifestyle changes to improve digestive function and health.
Covering the use of herbs, vitamins and minerals which will be of use to sufferers of gluten intolerance or allergies. A informative practical and flexible presentation which will be open to questions and discussion. Having suffered from a digestive complaint in the past (now in good health) Michael can give insights into achievable lifestyle changes, as opposed to idealistic plans which are too hard to achieve.

Current Research Findings into Coeliac Disease
Dr Janakan Krishnarajah, Medical Director
Linear Clinical Research is a purpose built phase I clinical trials facility that conducts first-in-human through to phase II clinical trials. It was founded by the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) and built through funds provided by the Western Australian Government.
Linear Clinical Research has experience in conducting clinical trials in healthy volunteers and specific patient groups for both local and international clients in a range of therapeutic areas. One such area currently under investigation is Coeliac disease. We are conducting a study with the American Biotech company ImmusanT who are developing a vaccine for Coeliac disease. By isolating the peptides (shortened proteins) of the three types of gluten (wheat, barley and rye) they hope to produce a vaccine that increase sufferers tolerance to gluten.