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Happy Spring/Summer MOCHA Family!
We are all looking forward to spending more time outside as the weather is warming up. As always, our support for the food allergy community continues as we try to bring you the latest news, programs and products in our Spring/Summer E-news! Be sure to follow MOCHA on Facebook and Instagram, to keep up-to-date on all the exciting things happening.
Stay Safe!
Denise, Anne, and the MOCHA Interns 💜
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FASI: Food For Thought April Webinar
Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD the Chief, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children will discuss "Toward Better Understanding - Immediate and Chronic Forms of Food Allergy The webinar will be held Thursday, April 13th at 12:00pm CT. Register here!
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APFED: Microbiome and Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Join us for a webinar on Thursday April 20th featuring Amiko Uchida, MD. Learn about microbiome and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). During this 60-minute webinar, she will share what is known and future directions that are important. Register to learn more.
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8th Food Allergy Fund Summit
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The Summit is a few weeks away! Join us on Thursday, April 20th in New York City to hear the latest research and innovation from leading doctors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. For details and registration, visit Food Allergy Fund. Hope to see you there!
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Camp Blue Spruce
- Camp Blue Spruce is dedicated to providing an authentic and fun overnight camp experience for children with food allergies. By creating an environment free from the top-9 food allergens plus all gluten with qualified medical staff on site, campers feel safe and are released from the worry and anxiety they face daily while navigating their allergies. Even the camper’s parents can be worry free!
Two Sessions:
August 7 – 12, 2023*
August 14 – 19, 2023
*Week 1 is waitlisting, please contact registrar@campbluespruce.org or 503-726-8886 to learn how to sign up, or register now for Week 2!
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Courage at the Congress Advocates Make Triumphant Return to Capitol | |
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On a glorious spring morning, 200 FARE advocates and staff, representing 30 states, gathered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol before conducting more than 125 House and Senate meetings featuring 30 different members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tuesday’s photoshoot at the Capitol marked the first time in 1,093 days that FARE’s dedicated advocates were able to return to Washington, DC as part of this year’s “Courage at Congress: Advocate for a Cure” event, held March 26 to 28. At the event, advocates heard from Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) about labeling medicine ingredients and from FDA’s Dr. Susan Mayne about sesame labeling. Click here to learn more.
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No Appetite for Bullying: What Parents Need to Know to Help Children With Food Allergies | |
Presenters
Kelly Cleary, MD
Tamara Hubbard, LCPC
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Did you know that about one-third of kids with food allergies experience bullying because of their allergies? Join two food allergy moms, pediatrician Dr. Kelly Cleary and licensed clinical professional counselor Tamara Hubbard, to tackle this problem that affects so many of our kids. Learn ways to support your child, open the lines of communication at home, and improve awareness in your school and community.
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Speak Up for New Epinephrine Options by Thursday, April 27th
Needle-free epinephrine choices may be on the horizon. The FDA is requesting public commentson an epinephrine nasal spray, the first among several new epinephrine products in development. Learn how you can share your epinephrine story to impact innovation in food allergy emergency treatment. Time is limited, so submit today!
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It's Up to You! Turn Your State Teal With an Awareness Week Proclamation
Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 14th-20th, is only weeks away. Don’t miss this chance to ask your governor, mayor or city council member to recognize our special week with an official proclamation. Your request can help educate elected leaders and the broader public about food allergies, and you'll have the satisfaction of turning your corner of our Proclamations map teal, the color of food allergy awareness. Together, we can outshine last year’s map. Let’s turn the nation teal!
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We are excited to announce that the FARE Food Allergy Summit will return this year in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 13-15, 2023! This in-person event will bring together people who are impacted by food allergies for three days of educational sessions, insightful discussions and meaningful connections. All are welcome – including adults, parents, teens (11 and up), and nutrition professionals! Sign up here to stay informed.
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Calling all High School and College Students! | |
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The CFAAR Ambassadors Program is a week-long experience at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine that provides high school and undergraduate students an in-depth introduction to public health research, medical interventions, advocacy, policy, and health careers.
CFAAR Ambassadors will work directly with CFAAR faculty and research staff to learn and integrate skills that will challenge students to critically evaluate scientific manuscripts, interpret outcomes and data, and develop critical thinking skills to explore the world of public health research. Students will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with undergraduate and medical students, physicians and medical professionals, community advocates, data scientists and more. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 16th, 2023.
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EoE- Everything You Need to Know | |
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Stay-tuned for updates on the next CFAAR Treatment Options Panel. The next panel,
EoE - Everything You Need to Know will take place on Tuesday, May 23rd! Stay-tuned for updates! Feel empowered to make the best decision for your family. View the past panel zoom recording here!
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CFAAR Airline Survey Results | |
Thank you to all who participated in the airline survey! Dr. Christopher Warren shared the survey findings during the oral abstract presentation at the AAAAI 2023 conference. Check out the results here. | |
Registration is open for the 2023 Global Food Allergy Prevention Summit! The 2023 GFAPS meeting will be held July 7th-9th. It will showcase a variety of topics like early food introduction, immune development, and diet diversity. The summit will foster global partnerships to alleviate the impacts of allergic disease with a focus on food allergy prevention. We invite clinicians, researchers, scientists, key thought leaders and industry partners to attend. We hope you’ll join us in Chicago! Learn more on our summit website and register TODAY! | |
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UChicago Food Allergy Care, Education, and Translational Research Center (FACET) Updates:
FACET is actively enrolling for three research studies regarding food allergies:
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Are you a parent worried about your newborn developing food allergies? One study is investigating using investigational lotions and emollients to reduce the potential risk of food allergies in children with dry skin. To participate, you must be a parent/guardian with a newborn under 12 weeks old and willing to enroll your child. Participation may include clinic visits, sample collection, and questionnaires, as well as use of lotions and emollients. For more information, text or call (260) 306-5454, or email sealstudy@uchicago.edu.
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FACET is conducting a research study on current oral immunotherapy treatment and the possible benefit of adding a prebiotic to the diet of kids ages 4 to 17 years old. For more information, fill out this survey, call Toni Ramirez at (773) 702-1220 ext. 50426, or email toni.ramirez@bsd.uchicago.edu.
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FACET is conducting a research study to improve the current standard for food allergy testing. Participation will include a single visit including a blood draw and $20 compensation. For more information, please contact Jamel Mansur, MD at (260) 306-5454 or jmansur7@uchicago.edu.
- FACET currently offers food oral immunotherapy in patients of all ages. Consultations are available at Hyde Park, South Loop, River East, Orland Park, and Merrillville, IN or via telemedicine. To schedule an appointment, please call 888-824-0200.
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Comer School Nurse Continuing Education Day | |
Join UChicago for the 4th annual Comer School Nurse Continuing Education Day! The virtual event will be held on Friday, August 4th. Learn more!
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Why your gut health is so important, with Cathryn Nagler and Eric Pamer (Ep. 109) | |
Time release polymers deliver metabolites to treat peanut allergy and colitis. | |
The research, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, demonstrates that these polymers, called micelles, can be designed to release a payload of butyrate, a short chain fatty acid that is known to help prevent food allergies, directly in the small and large intestines. Read the article here.
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Food Allergy Support & Education (FASE) Program
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Food Allergy Support and Education (FASE) Program educates and supports our patients and families affected by food protein-induced immune disorders. We focus in particular on patients and families affected by IgE-mediated food allergy, but also food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). We aim to help patients and their families gain a more complete understanding of food allergy, and how they can live successfully despite it. Learn more!
We are currently recruiting patients for numerous food allergy studies:
PARK-Preventing Asthma in High Risk Kids:
This study looks at whether giving a medicine called omalizumab to high-risk children
will decrease their chance of developing asthma or decrease asthma severity.
We are recruiting 2-4-year-olds with allergies who have wheezed in the past year.
ADORED – Allergic Disease Onset Prevention Study:
This study examines the benefit of giving infants beneficial bacteria once per day to try
to prevent the development of atopic illnesses.
We are recruiting expectant mothers. The newborn must have an immediate family
member (biological mother, and/or biological father, and/or full sibling) with asthma, eczema, or any allergy.
ALK Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy Study; Phase-1:
This study looks at the safety and tolerability of a new sublingual (under the tongue)
tablet containing peanut allergen at different doses.
We are recruiting 18-25-year-olds with a known peanut allergy.
For further information about these studies, please contact the Food Allergy Research Study Team at 312-227-6474 or allergyresearchnurse@luriechildrens.org
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Lurie Allergy and Immunology Faculty Profiles | | |
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Dr. Aisha Ahmed
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Ahmed’s clinical and research areas of interest include immunodeficiencies and immune-dysregulation. She is the Director of the primary immunodeficiency clinical service. She also participates in numerous food allergy and asthma clinical trials.
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Dr. Sarah Boudreau-Romano
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Provides food allergy support and education to patients, patient's family, school staff and nurses, and other members of the community through FASE (Food Allergy Support and Education) Program.
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Dr. Timothy Brown
Instructor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
I am interested in treating all manner of allergic diseases. Teaching patients and families is paramount to their ability to help manage their condition. Medical informatics provides a number of tools that can help patients and their physicians to obtain the best outcomes.
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Dr. Anna Fishbein
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Allergy and Immunology
Children with atopic (allergic) diseases often worsen at night and suffer from sleep disturbances. Our team identified that over 3 million school aged children in the US suffer from sleep disturbance related to their eczema. We are now working to uncover the reason eczema worsens at night. Ultimately we plan to develop new approaches in treating allergic disease, while focusing on outcomes important to our patients and their families. We welcome collaborators and families who are interested in participating in our research studies.
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Dr. Fatima Khan
Health System Clinician of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
I provide care to children with a broad range of allergic diseases with a special interest in food allergy, allergic rhinitis, eczema. I also see patients virtually via telemedicine and am interested in utilizing technology to improve access for patients and families.
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Interim Division Head, Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Kumar has worked as an academic allergist at Lurie Children's for over 20 years, and has focused on asthma. He has a number of research interests. Most prominently he is interested in the prenatal and early life exposures, which in combination with genetic factors are associated with the development of early childhood wheezing, atopic disease and asthma. He currently is leading a trial to look at prevention of asthmatic inflammation and wheezing in infants (SIRA study). Dr. Kumar also is involved in studies of the origins of food allergy in infancy, serves as the site principal investigator for the NIH CAUSE consortium, as well as the site-PI for a consortium which evaluates personalized medicine approaches for severe asthma (PRECISE).
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Dr. Abigail Lang
Attending Physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Lurie Children’s and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Lang’s clinical and research interests include improving care for patients with food allergies and primary immunodeficiencies, as well as investigating new methods of food allergy diagnosis and biomarkers for predicting severity of allergic reactions. Dr. Lang serves as a site investigator for a number of food allergy clinical trials and is also actively involved in Lurie Children’s Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) program.
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Dr. Cynthia Lerner
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Initially spent several years after fellowship in an academic role. I went into private practice for many years becoming comfortable with adult allergy patients as well as pediatric patients. Currently have a mix of clinical practice in an academic center as well as maintaining a private practice.
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Dr. Elizabeth Lippner
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Clinical Interests: Asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, drug allergy, immunodeficiency, contact dermatitis, insect allergy, eosinophilic disease.
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Dr. Melanie Makhija
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
I have clinical and research interests in food allergy including oral immunotherapy and biologic treatments, eosinophilic esophagitis, asthma and primary immunodeficiency. I have been a pricipal and co-investigator on over 30 NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas including food allergy, asthma, primary immunodeficiency and eosinophilic esophagitis. I am the director of Lurie Children's clinical Oral Immunotherapy Program.
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Dr. Sai Nimmagadda
Associate Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Nimmagadda is an Attending Physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Lurie Children’s Hospital and is Chief Allergist at the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research. He has over 30 years of clinical allergy experience in both academic and private practice in the Chicagoland area. He also serves as an allergy consultant in the High-Risk Asthma multidisciplinary clinic. His research interests include early intervention strategies for food allergy prevention, oral immunotherapy (OIT) for the treatment of food allergies, and severe uncontrolled asthma. Dr. Nimmagadda has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in numerous clinical trials for both food allergy and asthma studies.
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Dr. Jessica Palmieri
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Palmieri is an Attending Physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Lurie Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She is also a clinical researcher and staff allergist at the Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR). Her main clinical interests are allergic rhinitis, food allergy, drug allergy, urticaria, and eczema. Her current research projects through CFARR include early intervention strategies for food allergy prevention, early food allergy diagnosis, and pediatric health care disparities.
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Dr. Nashmia Qamar
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.
My clinical interests include providing evidence-based care in the diagnosis and management of food allergy, asthma and immunodeficiency. My research interests include food allergy, atopic march, and asthma. In particular, I am interested in elucidating the mechanisms that underlie the development of natural tolerance to foods so as to contribute to improved tools to evaluate current therapies as well as potentially develop novel therapeutic strategies for the treatment of food allergies. I am also currently involved in clinical trials examining oral immunotherapy and other novel treatment modalities for the treatment of food allergies as well as asthma trials seeking to optimize care and improve our understanding of inner-city asthma.
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Jennifer K. Bosworth, APRN-NP, FNP
Care of pediatrics, food allergy.
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Linda Federer, APRN-NP, FNP
Linda works with infants, children and adolescents to diagnose, treat and help resolve food allergies. She also cares for those with allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis since these are common issues for those with food allergy. Linda feels fortunate to practice independently with her own patient population, but she collaborates with her allergist colleagues for complex cases. With five years of general pediatrics prior to her current position, she brings a practical wholistic approach to patient-centered care.
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Lurie Children’s in the Community
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Lurie Children’s provides healthcare to all children, regardless of their ability to pay. But achieving a healthier future for every child requires more than providing the best healthcare. Read more and check out the Lurie Children's Blog! | |
At Cincinnati Children’s, we believe in sharing our ideas, our discoveries, and our advancements. Learn more about our Division of Allergy and Immunology programs and centers at Cincinnati Children's. Check out the YouTube Channel! | |
Food Sensitivity and Allergy Testing
Finding the appropriate care is one of the most important steps when your child is diagnosed with a food allergy. The Food Allergy Program is led by Amal H. Assa'ad, MD, Director of Clinical Services, Division of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Assa’ad is recognized internationally for her expertise in the care of patients with food allergies. Our team consists of physicians, nurses, dieticians and other team members experienced in the care of patients with food allergies. The goal of the Food Allergy Program is to improve the lives of patients with food allergies and their family members by providing expert care, innovative treatments and cutting-edge research. Patients in the Food Allergy Program are seen through the Allergy Clinic and Oral Immunotherapy Clinic. Learn more.
Why Your Child Most Likely Does Not Have A Penicillin Allergy
Penicillin allergy is reported by 32 million Americans, or about 1 in 10 people. However, most of them are not actually allergic. If you’ve been told your child may have a penicillin allergy, simple allergy testing can show if they are truly allergicRead the blog post here. Check out more blog posts here.
Ongoing Clinical Studies-
- Peanut Vaccine Study
- Multiple Food Allergies
- Peanut Allergy Medication Study
Check out more studies here.
| Divisional Mission-To improve the health of children with allergic and immune conditions through innovative research, outstanding clinical care, and education of the current and next generation of leaders in healthcare and research. Check out the Divisional Video. | |
New MHWFAC webinar decodes the FASTER Act
The webinar discussed implications of the changes, and other food labeling information for patients and families with food allergy, in the latest MHWFAC webinar. Watch the recording and other webinar recordings here!
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WAO consensus on DEfinition of Food Allergy SEverity (DEFASE)
Read the Article Here!
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LEAPing into the void
Read more Here!
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The US infant formula shortage: Perspectives on a nutritional crisis
Learn More about the crisis Here!
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Advancing Food Allergy Through Epidemiology: Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Food Allergy Management and Outcomes.
Read more here!
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Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Learn More!
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Accelerating Food Allergy Research: Need for a Data Commons
Read more.
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Food Allergy Mom Guilt and the Necessity of Self-Compassion
No matter how hard you try, how diligent you are, or how many plans you have- at some point your child will likely be exposed to their allergen.
Read More!
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Adel “Delly” won FARE’s teen vision award in 2018. She has met with Congressman Mike Gallagher. He represents Wisconsin’s 8th District and joined the newly created Food Allergy Caucus. | |
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Ready for FDA; Epi Film Makes Progress
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for an epinephrine nasal spray. ARS Pharmaceuticals developed the spray, known by the brand name “neffy”
Read More!
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PODCASTS + WEBINARS + INSTA LIVE | |
Ask the Expert- Food Allergy Fears
Speaker: Marte Matthews
Watch here!
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How to Navigate College as a Kid with Allergies
Speakers: Dr. Suzanne Barshow and Joshua Lim
Watch here!
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Prior Authorization for Patients with Food Allergies and Related Conditions
Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, who explores medical prior authorization barriers for people with food allergies and related conditions.
Listen here!
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Traveling with Food Allergies.
Instagram Live with MOCHA Intern, Ryan Smith and Kyle Dine @kyledinemusic!
Watch it here!
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Food Allergy at School: Self-Carrying Epinephrine Matters
Watch it here!
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Ask the Insider- Cold/Allergy/Viral Symptom Overlap
Watch it here!
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Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research
Natural Scalp Mask: CFAAR is looking for children 1-17 years old with dry scalp to participate in our study by using a natural and gentle scalp mask. $80 incentive for participants who complete the full 14 day regimen. For more information or to register, email Eirene Fithian at eirene.fithian@northwestern.edu
University of Chicago
FACET is conducting a research study to improve the current standard for food allergy testing.
Participation will include a single visit including a blood draw and $20 compensation. For more
information, please contact Jamel Mansur, MD at (260) 306-5454 or
jmansur7@uchicago.edu.
Lurie Children's Hospital
PARK-Preventing Asthma in High Risk Kids:
This study looks at whether giving a medicine called omalizumab to high-risk children
will decrease their chance of developing asthma or decrease asthma severity.
We are recruiting 2-4-year-olds with allergies who have wheezed in the past year.
ADORED – Allergic Disease Onset Prevention Study:
This study examines the benefit of giving infants beneficial bacteria once per day to try
to prevent the development of atopic illnesses.
We are recruiting expectant mothers. The newborn must have an immediate family
member (biological mother, and/or biological father, and/or full sibling) with asthma, eczema, or any allergy.
ALK Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy Study; Phase-1:
This study looks at the safety and tolerability of a new sublingual (under the tongue)
tablet containing peanut allergen at different doses.
We are recruiting 18-25-year-olds with a known peanut allergy.
For further information about these studies, please contact the Food Allergy Research Study Team at 312-227-6474 or allergyresearchnurse@luriechildrens.org
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FARE’s online tool simplifies your search for clinical trials to treat food allergy and some related conditions.
A service of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), this website is a registry and database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies.
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FOOD ALLERGY FRIENDLY COMPANIES | |
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Enjoy Life's Lentil Chips
Enjoy Life's New crunchy, gluten-free lentil chips are now available with a blue ribbon barbecue flavor that's sweet & tangy - without the mustard.
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88 Acres
Banana Bread Protein Bars. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut-Free. A great snack or treat!
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OWYN
Protein shakes with allergen-friendly ingredients, a multi-source plant protein blend, superfood greens, and vegan omega-3s. Rich & decadent in flavor, ideal for on-the-go.
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Safer Plate
Safer Plate is a simple and delicious mealtime solution for people with food allergies! Check out all these dishes here and enjoy!
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Hungry Harry's Baking Mixes
Hungry Harry's is on a mission to produce foods free from the 14 food groups that account for over 90% of food allergies - while crafting them to taste better than anything else out there. Our manufacturing facility is 100% free of the Top 14 too.
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Safe and Fair
Try Safe and Fair's strawberry shortcake granola pack!This crispy gluten-free granola is vegan and eggless, made with wholesome whole ancient grains and rolled oats, real dairy-free chocolate chips, and lightly baked to crispy perfection.
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Allergy-Friendly Cocktail Guide (21+)
Spokin shared their guide featuring their usual, tips on how they order, what they always avoid, and even places they’ve safely had drinks.
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Blake's
Try the NEW Chewy Birthday Cake Granola Bars! These are allergen-friendly, vegan and gluten-free.This product just launched and makes a great treat!
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Top Rated Colleges
Spokin shared their guide of the 100 Top Rated Allergy-Friendly Colleges. Out of the hundreds of colleges reviewed on the Spokin app, these schools are the top of the class with dedicated allergen-free dining halls and stations, allergen menus, knowledgeable staff, and willingness to make accommodations.
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Allergic Living
Link here!
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Allergy Amulet
Link here!
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Camp Blue Spruce
Link here!
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Link here!
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Food Allergy Fund
Link here!
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Food Allergy Science Initiative
Link here!
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Food Equality Initiative
Link here!
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SPRING is here!🌷
We hope your Spring is off to a great start! As a part of MOCHA we've learned how to advocate for ourselves, and we are all passionate about supporting others with food allergies.
April showers bring May flowers…and allergies! ☔ As warm weather is just around the corner, here are some key tips to prepare for this upcoming allergy season:
Denise and Anne at MOCHA both have helped us to learn even more about the food allergy community, and further explore allergy-related opportunities. Be sure to check out our top allergy-friendly treats listed below and enjoy spring-time activities with your friends and family.
Thanks for reading through our 2023 Spring E-News!
-The MOCHA Interns 💜
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MOCHA Interns and their top favorite food allergy -friendly product! | | |
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Susan Tatelli
College student allergic to peanuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, and soy.
My favorite food allergy friendly products are Johnny pops! My favorite flavors are chocolate fudge, strawberry, and cold press choco latte. They are made in a peanut and tree nut free facility, are certified gluten free, and are free from shellfish, fish, and egg. They are also perfect for spring and summer!
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Ryan Smith
College student allergic to tree nuts.
My favorite food allergy product are the Made Good Cookies and Cream flavored Granola Bites.
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Leo Auerbach
College student intolerant to dairy, and my sister has severe food allergies.
My favorite food allergy friendly product is the Safe and Fair Birthday Cake Popcorn.
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Kethan Bajaj
College student allergic to nothing, but my brother has food allergies!
My favorite food allergy friendly products are the Enjoy Life Soft baked cookies. They are made in a dedicated nut-free and gluten-free facility. They are free from many other common allergens, such as eggs, dairy, and soy. These cookies taste amazing and are the perfect snack when traveling!
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Katelyn Chu
High school student allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, soy, beans, and peas.
My favorite allergy friendly product are the Made Good Chocolate Chip Cookies, which are top 9 allergen free.
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Julia Auerbach
College student with Celiac Disease.
My favorite food allergy friendly product are the Made Good Star Puffed Crackers.
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Check out the Food Condition Club @spotlight_cfaar
The goal is to spread food condition awareness and education to college campuses nationwide. Kethan and Julia are MOCHA interns and members of Spotlight.
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*Check out AACE Peoria, a new Food Allergy support group. | |
MOCHA is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. Check out our website for the most current news, support and resources. Click the sign up link to be added to our email distribution! | |
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Disclaimer: M.O.C.H.A. is not a professional or medical organization. It is a group of parents sharing information and supporting each other. The discussions, meeting minutes, handouts, speakers, agendas, and other products of our support group do not constitute medical and/or legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always discuss individual health questions and medical issues with a qualified personal physician. | | | | |
