June 22, 2022
Researchers convene for MHWFAC symposium
Ann Arbor — Dozens of researchers from academia and industry gathered in Ann Arbor on June 1-2 for the third annual M-FARA research conference.
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March 2, 2022
MHWFAC receives international honor
The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC) has been selected as a Center of Excellence by the World Allergy Organization (WAO).
February 24, 2022
MHWFAC research finds microneedle delivery successful in peanut test
A five-minute weekly dose of peanut protein through the skin, delivered by a novel microneedle technology, was superior in desensitizing peanut-allergic mice compared to administering the protein through a skin patch, a new study has found.
December 17, 2021
M-FARA Research Symposium 2022
Ann Arbor — Dozens of researchers from academia and industry gathered in Ann Arbor on June 1-2 for the third annual M-FARA research conference.
August 25, 2021
Sneak peek of Dr. Huffnagle's food allergy undergraduate course
Condensing his popular semester-long course into 36 minutes, Dr. Huffnagle gives us a lay-friendly overview of the “Germ Wars, Asthma and the Food Allergy Epidemic.”
August 15, 2021
Webinar: "Beyond the Bubble - Back to School with Confidence"
Pandemic distancing provided a shield of sorts for people with food allergies and their families. Now, as restrictions ease and a new school year looms, shedding the protective bubble can lead to extra stress and anxiety for those who must cope not only with the resumption of interaction but the increased potential exposure.
August 9, 2021
U-M faculty create back-to-school food allergy primer for parents, teachers
How to deploy an epinephrine injector in an emergency is among the topics in a new video featuring Michigan Medicine experts.
June 10, 2021
MHWFAC awards new pilot grants for food allergy research
Three new $50,000 grants have been awarded to University of Michigan scientists by the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC), announced the center’s director, James R. Baker, MD.
June 10, 2021
Webinar on picky eating available on YouTube
Food aversion and picky eating in children can lead to lifelong challenges at meal time.
April 7, 2021
Peanut OIT rolling out at U-M Food Allergy Clinic
Implementing the first-ever federally approved “treatment” for peanut allergy is well under way at the Michigan Medicine Food Allergy Clinic.
April 7, 2021
Webinar: The psycho-social aspects of peanut OIT
Join us April 15 from 1-2pm ET for a discussion of the desensitization process and what to know when considering it.
March 3, 2021
Keynote speakers set for June scientific symposium
The MHWFAC will host biomedical researchers, physicians and other scientists at a virtual 2021 research symposium on June 2-3 via Zoom.
“Mechanisms and Treatment of Food Allergy” will offer an outstanding program featuring esteemed biomedical experts and thought leaders. The half-day session on June 2 will address clinical research ,
February 24, 2021
March 18 webinar: Co-parenting and food allergies
Managing food allergy is a daily challenge even when caregivers are in sync. When they aren't, and when the child with food allergy has more than one home base, matters can get tense.
February 8, 2021
Report urges holistic approach to new allergy therapies
As scientific research continues to expand the possibilities for treating food allergy, the development and rollout of new medical therapies must be combined with support that takes into account patients’ other needs, concludes a new paper published in the journal Current Treatment Options in Allergy.
February 8, 2021
MHWFAC investigator receives funding for exploratory research
Jessica O’Konek, PhD, a research assistant professor at the MWFAC, has received a federal R21 grant to study characteristics of the infant immune system.
February 4, 2021
Feb 18 webinar: Safe dining out with tips from the pros
The MHWFAC’s February edition of “Coping and Conversations with Kim” featured industry experts with advice for allergy-safe dine-in and carry-out food service.
January 18, 2021
MHWFAC food allergy research symposium set for June 2-3 via Zoom
The MHWFAC's 2021 symposium, "Mechanisms and Treatment of Food Allergy," will take place on June 2 and 3 via Zoom. All sessions will take place in the morning (Eastern Daylight Time).
Day One will focus on clinical research, featuring keynote speaker Supinda Bunyanovich, MD, MPh, MPhil of the Icahn School of Medicine. Day Two will focus
December 15, 2020
New MHWFAC research sheds light on allergic response
A new finding from the laboratories of the MHWFAC has been published online by the prestigious journal Science Immunology .
December 14, 2020
Dr. Huffnagle honored as influential researcher
For the second year in a row, the MHWFAC’s Gary Huffnagle, PhD, has been named a Highly Cited Investigator by the Web of Science, a research information firm.
December 7, 2020
Missed our Dec. 3 virtual event? View the recording online
The MHWFAC's annual fundraiser on December 3 was attended via Facebook and YouTube by hundreds of patients, caregivers, professionals and supporters -- and we heartily thank all who contributed to its success.