Exploring new ways to prevent and treat food allergies
Official title: New Horizons in the Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergy
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11066555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for new ways to better understand and treat food allergies, and it invites patients to join in clinical trials to help test these exciting new treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 4, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $7,300,000 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1AI182034-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals of all ages who have been diagnosed with food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without food allergies or those who do not meet the specific inclusion criteria for the clinical trials may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing the understanding and management of food allergies through innovative treatment and prevention strategies. It aims to characterize the disease more effectively and develop next-generation therapies that could significantly improve patient outcomes. The research will involve collaboration with various institutions and will utilize a structured approach to maximize the use of resources and knowledge gained from ongoing studies. Patients may be involved in clinical trials that test these new approaches to food allergy management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and preventive measures for individuals suffering from food allergies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in food allergy treatment and prevention has shown promising results, indicating that this approach builds on established findings in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wood, Robert a — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Wood, Robert a
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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.