What's new in the lab:

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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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.