Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research

05/19/2026

You’re invited to an exclusive, private Chicago screening of May Contain: My Life at AMC NewCity on Tuesday, May 26!

This powerful docudrama (starring Disney Channel stars) dives deep into the emotional realities, daily risks, and incredible resilience of children and families living with food allergies.

Beyond the film, this evening is about community. Come share stories and build connections with advocates, local families and top Chicago allergists including: Dr. Sai Nimmagadda, Dr. Jessica Palmieri, Dr. Aaron Donnell, Dr. Kelly Newhall, Dr. Amee Majmundar, Dr. Chrissy Ciaccio and more.

Event Logistics:
🥂Networking & Happy Hour: 5:30 PM
🎬Private Movie Screening: 7:00 PM
Live Q&A with Chicago Medical Experts & Allergists: 8:15 PM
📍Where: AMC NewCity (1500 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60610)
Space is limited for this private event! Tap the link below to claim your tickets. We can’t wait to share this meaningful evening with you.

Thank you to our sponsors DBV Technologies, ARS, Zego Foods, MOCHA - Mothers of Children Having Allergies and Every Body Eat

🎟️ Get Tickets: https://www.amctheatres.com/showtimes/143149627/seats

05/11/2026

Food Allergy Awareness Week is here! 🥜🥚🥛🐟🦞🫛 Throughout this week, CFAAR is joining fellow advocates and organizations to raise awareness, share research and resources, and support families navigating food allergy and asthma.

Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, advocate, or caregiver, you play a vital role in advancing prevention, equity, and understanding. We invite you to join us in strengthening the future of food allergy and asthma care.

— The CFAAR Team 💜

05/06/2026

Food allergies can affect every stage of learning—from early childhood through college. This comprehensive guide from Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research brings together practical strategies, safety considerations, and planning tools to help programs and families create safer, more inclusive environments. Explore the resource here:
https://issuu.com/cfaarnu/docs/cfaar_ed_guide_final

04/28/2026

In this series podcast host Catherine Glass speaks with about the evolving landscape of and . From prevention strategies and clinical management to disparities and future innovations, this series explores how , policy, and practice are shaping better outcomes for patients and families. 🥜🩺

Listen to the first episode of the series! 🎙️https://www.emjreviews.com/allergy-immunology/podcasts/food-allergies-and-the-microbiome

04/27/2026

We are excited to partner with .micheleferrero 🌟

The Master in Innovation in Food Science and Technology – Michele Ferrero gives you 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 — from R&D to innovation and consulting.

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04/20/2026

We explored how and when families introduce peanuts to their babies, and how these choices differ across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we gained insights that matter for allergy prevention. 🥜

Based on a survey of 3000+ parents/caregivers of children aged 7- 42 months, peanut introduction by age 11 months was more common among White, non-Hispanic caregivers, and households with higher incomes and education.

Caregivers of non-Hispanic Black children with lower incomes and less education were less likely to report receiving timely preventing peanut allergy guidance from their child’s primary care provider and more likely to receive a referral to an allergist for testing prior to peanut introduction.

Better education, support, and advocacy is needed within lower socioeconomic communities and among the clinicians who serve them to promote equitable food allergy prevention and to reduce health disparities.

Read more about “Disparities in Caregiver-Reported Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors, and Clinical Guidance Regarding Primary Prevention of Peanut Allergy”🔗https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12341296/

04/17/2026

CFAAR is thrilled to host Dr. Rasika Mathias from the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (NIAID) for an exclusive look at the intersection of genetics and clinical practice. 🧬

Dr. Mathias is a pioneer in the world of multi-omics and systems biology. Her groundbreaking research is bridging the gap between complex data and real-world patient care, placing her at the very forefront of precision health for allergic diseases.

Join us for an evening of insight, networking, and innovation:

📅 Date: Monday, June 1st

🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Baldwin Auditorium (303 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL)

Doors open at 4pm for light refreshments & networking The presentation by Dr. Rasika Mathias begins at 5pm

🎟 Admission is FREE! Metered parking available on-site.

Don’t miss this chance to explore how genetics are being translated into the future of allergy treatment.

🔗 Register now! We can’t wait to see you there. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YdN2fXeCCEekd2ToNmzRvKd00fS0ihxDrUH9ObsC3H1UNEs0WVBLREo5RzRMMjI4RUdCOExYWTFBUi4u&route=shorturl

04/16/2026

Check out our research coordinator Skylar Sloane’s interview with Healio Allergy & Asthma 💚

She shares her personal journey with food allergies, what inspired her to pursue allergy research, and why she wants to become an allergist.

Read the Healio interview: https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20260415/allergy-researcher-living-with-food-allergies-empowers-patients

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

AMAZING SUMMER PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Did you see? Applications are now open for the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research's summer 2026 Ambassadors Program.

It's a week-long experience on the Northwestern Chicago campus for high school students interested in public health, medicine, advocacy, and leadership. Students will learn how advocacy, research, and innovation drive change, and what it takes to turn ideas into impact.

• Program dates: July 20 through July 24 (Mon. to Fri., 10 to 3).
• Applications close Sunday, June 21st.

Get link to apply: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cfaar/community-outreach/cfaar-ambassadors-program.html

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04/13/2026

Big congratulations to Dr. Melissa Engel! 🎉

At the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Conference in Chicago, she was recognized as a Career Development Leadership Program Awardee! Dr. Engel also participated in the research-focused leadership track at the conference.

We love seeing CFAAR experts leading the way! 👏