L to R: Drs Hein Tun & Anita Kozyrskyj (photo taken pre-COVID) New research published in the journal Gastroenterology has found an association between caesarean-section (C-section) birth and intestinal microbiota changes and peanut sensitivity in infants. The study also found the effect to …
AllerGen’s Outcomes & Impacts Report (2004 – 2021)
After receiving the full 14 years of federal Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) funding, and an additional two years of support to mobilize knowledge and commercialize research results, the Allergy, Genes and Environment (AllerGen) Network completed its NCE term …
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McMaster team finds blocking key pathway can prevent anaphylaxis
New research by AllerGen investigators Drs. Manel Jordana and Susan Waserman and their team at McMaster University has demonstrated that blocking a key pathway involved in the allergic response can fully protect against anaphylaxis. The article was published online in …
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Phthalate exposure in house dust during baby’s first year associated with later asthma risk
CHILD’s Linda Warner recognized as a “Health Care Hero”
The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) is pleased to announce that Linda Warner, Senior Research Coordinator for CHILD’s Vancouver site, has been recognized with a BC Health Care Award as a “Health Care Hero.” Presented by the Health Employers Association of …
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A mother’s prenatal egg intake may influence her child’s food allergy risk
Eating eggs daily during pregnancy is associated with a child’s risk of developing food allergies, according to preliminary research from the CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD). Using data from over 3,400 Canadian mothers and their babies, the researchers found that children …
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CHILD Cohort Study: New leadership roles for Drs. Elinor Simons & Meghan Azad
L to R: Dr. Meghan Azad and Dr. Elinor Simons The CHILD Cohort Study is pleased to announce new roles for Drs Elinor Simons and Meghan Azad as part of the Study’s leadership team, effective February 1, 2021. Dr. Elinor …
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Peripheral blood analysis shows benefit of peptide immunotherapy for cat allergy
A pilot study has shown that an experimental vaccine for cat allergy can reduce the systemic immune response and symptoms of allergic rhinitis in individuals allergic to cats, including nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal itching and runny nose. The vaccine, called Cat-PAD …
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CHILD, AllerGen researchers receive generous boost from private donation
Walter and Maria Schroeder The CHILD Cohort Study and McMaster-based AllerGen investigators studying food allergy will be beneficiaries of a generous donation made to McMaster University in support of allergy research. Part of the donation of $10M made by Walter …
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“Triple exposure:” Mom eating peanut, breastfeeding & introducing peanut early could help protect against peanut allergy in children
Dr. Meghan Azad: One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women 2020
The CHILD Cohort Study (CHILD) is delighted to announce that Dr. Meghan Azad has been named one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100” by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) for 2020. The awards recognize Canada’s highest achieving women—from all ages, …
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CIHR & CHRIM highlight CHILD’s COVID-19 add-on study
COVID-19 illustrations by CHILD participants Today, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) posted a feature story on their website focusing on CHILD’s COVID-19 add-on study, an initiative led by Dr. Meghan Azad and funded by the CIHR, Research Manitoba …
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