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.
Latest News
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
November 19, 2018
New Peanut Allergy Drug Shows ‘Lifesaving’ Potential
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology announced results of a yearlong clinical trial of an oral immunotherapy regimen that may lead to approval of what could be the first oral medication that ameliorates reactions in children with severe peanut allergies.
October 31, 2018
FDA issues statement on new consideration of labeling for sesame allergies
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D.
June 13, 2018
4th Annual Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center Spring Luncheon
Thursday, April 26, 2018
April 11, 2018
Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice
U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.
March 7, 2018
Successful Clinical Trial for Peanut Allergy Treatment Spreads Hope
The results suggest that graduated doses of peanut protein powder could help protect against the consequences of accidental allergen exposure
February 23, 2018
What Parents Need to Know About Food Allergies and Peter Rabbit
Food allergy advocates and physicians explain the outrage surrounding the new major motion picture, and why it should matter to all parents
November 27, 2017
Giving BlueDay November 28, 2017
Please give to the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center
August 22, 2017
William Chandler Swink Research Professorship – From Despair to Hope
An anonymous gift to the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center at the University of Michigan is being named for a young man who died of exposure to a peanut product.
August 10, 2017
Ann Arbor, Michigan Food Allergy Heroes Walk
JOIN US: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 FARE'S ANN ARBOR MICHIGAN FOOD ALLERGY HEROES WALK