Food Allergy Science Initiative - FASI

04/04/2025

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03/21/2025

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03/14/2025

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02/28/2025

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02/21/2025

On , we honor those who care for loved ones with food allergies. As a mother to a son with multiple food allergies, Regina Luckas Garland, our Director of Development, has turned her personal experience into a mission to advocate for treatments and drive change.

Her story is a powerful reminder of the dedication caregivers bring to the food allergy community.

02/20/2025

It is exciting to see food allergy research gaining the recognition it deserves! National Geographic highlighted a breakthrough from the UNC School of Medicine on a treatment that helps children with multiple food allergies safely consume foods like peanuts, milk, and eggs.

At FASI, we’re thrilled to see the progress being made in research and the hope it brings to families around the world. Read the full article:

Drug work one of “7 Medical Breakthroughs that Changed Medicine in 2024.”

02/19/2025

We want to hear from YOU! Do you have questions about food allergy research, the nervous system, or our Project SAFE seminar?

At FASI, we are a team of leaders and creative thinkers, working across 20 different labs in multiple fields to advance our understanding of the body's response to food. Our team and principal investigators are here to provide answers and share valuable insights. Drop your questions in the comments below or send us a message!

02/18/2025

that the gut’s intricate network of neurons eclipses the brain and spinal cord in size? This network, known as the enteric nervous system (ENS), is often referred to as the "gut’s brain” and remains poorly understood due to technical limitations.

By exploring the complex interactions between the gut, ENS, and immune system, our scientists are developing new technologies to uncover the pathways involved in food allergies.

02/17/2025

We are excited to share that we have been awarded a stellar four-star rating from Charity Navigator! This recognition highlights the tremendous progress we are making in our mission to accelerate life-changing research and innovations for those affected by food allergies. Learn more: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/851293789 -rating-section-2

02/11/2025

On , we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, honoring the remarkable women who are shaping the future of science and research. Today, we spotlight our incredible team of women principal investigators who are at the forefront of food allergy research, working tirelessly to make groundbreaking strides toward a cure.

02/07/2025

As we step into February, we reflect on the incredible strides we have made at FASI over the past year. With over 115 impactful publications, millions in research funding, and groundbreaking discoveries, we are committed to advancing potential treatments, supporting families, and fostering a collaborative research community.

We are excited about our progress and look forward to the work ahead as we continue on our mission to transform the lives of people with food allergies.

02/06/2025

Check out this Thrive Global article, which shares the inspiring story of Vivek and Salina and their daughter Mira, who has severe food allergies to wheat, dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts. The article spotlights how oral immunotherapy (OIT) has helped Mira make significant progress!

This story highlights the importance of research and innovative treatments in offering hope that one day, food allergies will be a thing of the past.

Read the full article: https://community.thriveglobal.com/moving-beyond-hope-the-trailblazing-clinic-redefining-food-allergy-care/

How food allergy families are finding life-changing results at Latitude Food Allergy Care

02/03/2025

Last month, multiple nationwide food recalls were issued due to undeclared allergens, such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, and sesame. Each recall poses serious risks for those with food allergies.

These serious incidents highlight the urgent need for FASI’s work advancing food allergy research and improving safety to prevent life-threatening reactions.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/42zPre1

The FDA and FSIS both update their websites with information of new food related recalls as they happen.

01/29/2025

The recent Class I recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips, triggered by undeclared milk ingredients, is a stark reminder of how seemingly minor oversights can lead to severe, life-threatening consequences. Milk is a major allergen, and for those with milk allergies, consuming products with undeclared milk can cause devastating reactions.

At FASI, we are dedicated to accelerating the development of breakthrough treatments and therapies that can transform the lives of people living with food allergies. Our vision is a world where a mistake like this doesn't result in life-threatening consequences—individuals with food allergies can live confidently, knowing that both the products they consume and the environment around them are safe.

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The Frito-Lay voluntary recall on a limited number of Lay’s Classic potato chips due to an undeclared allergen has been updated by the FDA to Class 1.

01/28/2025

In this part of our series on the crucial connection between the nervous and immune systems in food allergies, we focus on the critical moment when these systems communicate about food. At this crossroads, the body decides whether a food is harmful, triggering an allergic reaction. Understanding how this decision is made is essential to developing new approaches and treatments that could help prevent allergic reactions and improve the lives of those living with food allergies.

01/28/2025

Join us today for our seminar with Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, Ph.D., Professor of Network Science at Northeastern University. Dr. Barabasi will join FASI CEO, Carlos Bosques, Ph.D. for an exciting discussion on The Universe of Food Chemicals: Nutritive Chemicals in our Foods. To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dyhDzSZFTLugk9jW5IdVWA