Working to help support Canadian families

Through the use of mixed methods we are able to:

• Better understand how families manage food allergy and what resources they lack
• ​Design and evaluate programs on food allergy

Exploring new frontiers in pediatric allergy

Research with a focus on the environmental risk factors for and societal consequences of food allergy

We look at food allergy and:

• Child growth & pubertal development
• Financial & mental health​ ​
• Understanding predictors of anaphylaxis and pre-hospital treatment
• Current and emerging therapies and access to care

Finding solutions

Helping to improve the quality of our healthcare system by:​

• ​Talking directly to families​​
• Working with national food allergy organizations to provide knowledge that guides policy development

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​Discover our latest research on allergy.

​Normative data for the Impairment Measure for Parental Food Allergy-Associated Anxiety and Coping Tool

​This article provides percentiles for the Impairment Measure of Parental Food Allergy–Associated Anxiety and Coping Tool. which can be used to identify caregivers in need of additional education or psychological support for food allergy–specific anxiety.

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​Parental perceptions of a novel subsidy program to address the financial burden of milk allergy: a qualitative study  

This study aimed to qualitatively describe how families with a child with milk food allergy perceived a bi-weekly home delivery intervention, which aimed to off-set the added costs of an allergen-friendly diet.

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​Food Allergy Education and Management in Early Learning and Childcare Centres: A Scoping Review on Current Practices and Gaps

We aimed to perform a scoping review of food allergy management in early learning and childcare centres, and report on perceived gaps or barriers.

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Watch our informative videos on food allergy and COVID-19 vaccines for children.

COVID vaccine for children: explanatory video

​​In this informative explanatory video, we delve into the topic of COVID-19 vaccination for children, explaining the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, including protection against severe outcomes associated with COVID-19.

Le vaccin contre la COVID-19 chez les enfants : une vidéo explicative​

Dans cette vidéo explicative, nous approfondissons le sujet de la vaccination contre la COVID-19 chez les enfants, en expliquant les avantages de la vaccination contre la COVID-19, notamment la protection contre les résultats graves associés à la COVID-19.

Food allergies explained: be a detective!

​Designed for school-aged children, this video will teach you how to be a food detective, uncovering common food allergens, understanding allergic reactions, and discovering how to stay safe and healthy with food allergies.

All about food allergies: an educational video for kids

Children who have food allergy must avoid the food(s) to which they are allergic, and be prepared at all times to manage an allergic reaction.