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.
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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. Please save the date; details will be released soon. 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,
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.
December 3, 2020
MHWFAC boosts research staff at food allergy clinic
The MHWFAC has paved the way for a veteran food allergy nurse to join the Michigan Medicine Food Allergy Clinic as a clinical research coordinator.
November 11, 2020
November 19 webinar: Young adults and food allergy
The latest installment in our "Conversations with a Food Allergy Counselor" focused on the independent management of food allergies.
November 2, 2020
YouTube: MHWFAC Food confidence webinar for families coping with food allergy
Food Confidence: How to safely feed your child with FPIES or IgE mediated Food Allergy, is another helpful session in our series "Conversations with a Food Allergy Counselor," featuring holistic advice for patients and their families.
November 2, 2020
Food allergy class engages future teachers, researchers, physicians
Helping students understand food allergy in the context of human disease throughout history is one angle of a unique undergraduate biology course designed by MHWFAC researcher Gary Huffnagle, PhD.
July 30, 2020
Reserach seminars conclude August 6 with Dr. Chang Kim
"Diet and Food Allergy: Focus on Dietary Fiber and Vitamins"
July 21, 2020
July 23 research webinar featured Jessica O'Konek, PhD, on vaccines for food allergy
The research webinars hosted by the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center continued July 23 with "Development of Vaccines as Therapeutics for Food Allergy," presented by research assistant professor Jessica O'Konek, PhD.
June 25, 2020
July 16 MHWFAC webinar addressed daycare and school concerns
The third webinar in the MHWFAC “Conversations with a Food Allergy Counselor” series provided tips and skill-building aimed at preparing individuals with food allergy – and their parents, peers and educators – for the classroom environment.
June 5, 2020
MHWFAC offers monthly patient-focused webinars
Conversations with a Food Allergy Counselor: Part II Join us June 18 at 4pm ET via Zoom
June 2, 2020
Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center tapped to join elite research network
The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC) at the University of Michigan has been named a Discovery Center of Distinction by FARE, the leading food allergy research, advocacy and education organization.