Coordination and support for food allergy research projects
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Food Allergy Science Initiative, INC. · NIH-11088812 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure that important projects on food allergies run smoothly by helping teams from top universities like Yale and Harvard work together better, so they can share ideas and information easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Food Allergy Science Initiative, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | May 14, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $75,001 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AI179273-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088812 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include individuals affected by food allergies and their families, as well as researchers in the field of allergic diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have food allergies or are not involved in related research may not receive direct benefits from this administrative core.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing essential administrative support and coordination for multiple projects related to food allergies. It aims to enhance collaboration among leading institutions, including Yale and Harvard, by organizing meetings, managing communications, and overseeing data storage. The Administrative Core will ensure that all participants are effectively connected and that the research progresses smoothly through organized logistics and fiscal oversight.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved collaboration and efficiency in food allergy research, potentially accelerating advancements in treatment and understanding of food allergies.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is focused on administrative coordination, similar collaborative efforts in other medical research fields have shown success in enhancing research outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Food Allergy Science Initiative, INC.
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Olsen, Christine — Food Allergy Science Initiative, INC.
- Study coordinator: Olsen, Christine
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.