April 2, 2020
MHWFAC symposium postponed to 2021
In response to the ongoing public health crisis, the inaugural Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center research symposium will not be held in June.
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March 23, 2020
Dr. Baker launches blog to help explain COVID-19
Dr. Baker, with extensive expertise from his time on the Army's Pandemic Response team, helps readers understand the latest news about COVID-19.
March 6, 2020
U-M hosts immunology symposium
MHWFAC faculty will join other scientists at U-M's Palmer Commons on March 6 to share discovery and research through lectures and a poster session.
February 24, 2020
Refining statistics on food allergy trends
A new public health initiative supported by the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC) will analyze billions of health insurance records to elucidate trends in the incidence of food allergy – from age and gender to geographic distribution.
February 3, 2020
First-ever peanut allergy treatment approved by FDA
Federal regulators have approved the first-ever peanut allergy treatment in a development called "a defining moment for the peanut allergy community."
James R. Baker Jr., MD., director of the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center at the University of Michigan, said he expects the treatment to be offered to qualifying patients at U-M.
December 13, 2019
MHWFAC work presented at international conference
Scientific findings by Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center faculty will be among the research highlighted during poster sessions this week at the World Allergy Congress in Lyon, France.
December 10, 2019
MHWFAC to host food allergy research symposium in Ann Arbor
Food allergy thought leaders from around the world will convene on the University of Michigan campus in June at an inaugural conference organized and hosted by U-M’s Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC).
November 20, 2019
Distinguished consultant to help guide future of MHWFAC
Well-known industry consultant Mary Jane Marchisotto has been hired by the University of Michigan’s Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center to help shape Phase 2 of the center’s growth and position it as an international authority in the research arena.
November 18, 2019
New findings: How food allergens reach the immune cells to cause allergic reactions
Scientists at the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center, along with colleagues at other institutions, have determined which type of cells in the small intestine allow food allergens to reach the immune cells, in turn affecting respiratory, cardiovascular and other organs.
September 16, 2019
New York Times highlights MHWFAC director's FDA testimony
Dr. Baker appeared before FDA panel September 13 as the agency considers approving the first-ever treatment for kids with peanut allergy.
September 11, 2019
MHWFAC Director James R. Baker, M.D., testifies to FDA on September 13
A new immunotherapy for kids with peanut allergies is under consideration by the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Baker will present mid-morning at the event in Maryland, DC, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and will be live-streamed for access by the public.
September 4, 2019
Allergy Emergency Training for Childcare Professionals
Faculty member Dr. Chase Schuler demonstrated epinephrine auto-injectors and helped teachers practice on oranges.
August 12, 2019
MHWFAC Participating in Researchpalooza
This year, the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center will be an exhibitor at Researchpalooza, the Medical School’s largest event of the year.
June 20, 2019
Three new grants to fund food allergy research
The Mary H Weiser Food Allergy Center is pleased to announce that three University of Michigan researchers are this year's recipients of the Michigan Food Allergy Research Accelerator Program (M-FARA) Pilot Research Grants.
June 20, 2019
2019 Spring Luncheon raises more than $200,000 for research
Guests enjoyed a keynote address, spirited panel discussion and a silent auction in support of food allergy discovery at the University of Michigan.
February 22, 2019
Thank you video from the Victors campaign
Michigan Medicine concluded its most ambitious fundraising campaign in the history of the health system.
The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center would like to especially thank those of you who contributed to funding our research. Without you, our advances would not be possible.
February 4, 2019
Anonymous Gift funds new initiative
The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center received an anonymous gift to fund a program called the Michigan Food Allergy Research Accelerator (M-FARA).
January 17, 2019
In a Children's Theater Program, Drama Over a Peanut Allergy
The conflict over accommodating a child's allergy turned into a legal battle that highlights the isolation that people with food allergies often face.
December 20, 2018
First Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy Gets Closer to FDA Vote
A clinical trial for peanut allergy treatment has hit another milestone, with research suggesting graduated doses of peanut protein powder could help protect allergic children.
December 7, 2018
James R. Baker, Jr., MD, Director of the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center receives the FARE Food Allergy Changemaker Award
James R. Baker, Jr., MD, former CEO of FARE, received the Food Allergy Changemaker Award for his leadership at FARE