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Why Your Participation Matters

At Anaphylaxis UK, we are dedicated to advancing our understanding of serious allergies and anaphylaxis. By participating in our research opportunities, you can contribute to vital studies that have the potential to save lives and improve the quality of life for those affected by allergies.

Allergies impact millions of people worldwide, and severe reactions can be life-threatening. Your involvement in our research efforts can help:

  • Advance Scientific Knowledge: Your experiences provide valuable insights that can lead to new discoveries and better understanding of allergies.
  • Improve Treatments: Contributing to research can lead to the development of more effective treatments and management strategies.
  • Influence Policy: Data collected can help shape public health policies and awareness campaigns.

How You Can Get Involved

Advancements in allergy research rely on the participation of individuals living with serious allergies. By sharing your experiences, you can help drive progress and potentially uncover new treatments or management strategies.
On this page, you’ll find information on how you can get involved with allergy research, including:

  • Completing research surveys to provide valuable patient insights
  • Participating in focus groups to share your perspective
  • Enrolling in clinical trials to test new allergy therapies

 

Sign up for our monthly newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming research opportunities. Your participation can make a meaningful impact in the fight against serious allergies.

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Take part

Participating in research allows you to make a significant impact on the future of allergy treatments, stay informed about the latest developments, and connect with a supportive community of individuals dedicated to advancing allergy science.

Do you have a baby aged 0-12 months old?

The University of Southampton are inviting parents or caregivers of babies 0-12 months old to share their experiences and views about feeding their baby.

 

The study will explore how we can support parents and caregivers to prevent food allergy in babies.

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Are you an adult with food allergies or a parent or caregiver of children with food allergies

Professor Rebecca Knibb and an international team of researchers from Europe, the USA, and Canada are inviting adults with food allergies and parents and caregivers of children with food allergies to share their experiences by answering questions about the impact of food allergies on psychological stress.

 

Your participation will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by families managing food allergies and help shape better support systems in the future.

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Are you an outdoor events attendee with a food intolerance, allergy, or special dietary requirements?

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE) are seeking individuals with food intolerances, allergies, or special dietary requirements to participate in their survey focusing on experiences at outdoor events.

 

The research seeks to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement in event catering practices, with the goal of enhancing inclusivity and ensuring a safer, more enjoyable experience for individuals with specific dietary needs.

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Are you an adult living with food allergies or a parent or carer of a child with food allergies?

The EAACI Food Allergy Ingestion Risk (‘FAIR’) Taskforce is inviting adults, young people, and parents of children with food allergies to take part in a survey exploring the challenges of making safe food choices.

 

Your participation will provide valuable insights to help improve understanding of the challenges people with food allergies face, and guide future strategies for managing food allergy risks.

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Latest Research

New study explores peanut allergy treatment for children with higher tolerance levels 20th February 2025

A recent study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, has provided encouraging evidence that a supervised, gradual peanut ingestion protocol may help children with a high-threshold peanut allergy increase their tolerance to
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Research opportunity: have you had a severe food allergy since childhood that requires use of an adrenaline auto-injector? 14th February 2025

The University of Manchester is inviting individuals to participate in an event where they can share their healthcare experiences and contribute to meaningful discussions with student researchers. This research opportunity aims to help students learn directly from patients about their
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Managing house dust mite allergy: treatment option now available on the NHS  12th February 2025

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released its final draft guidance, recommending Acarizax for NHS use in the management of house dust mite allergy. Developed by ALK-Abello, Acarizax is the first therapy specifically designed to treat
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