Investigating food allergies and their treatment options
Official title: Mount Sinai's CoFAR Clinical Research Center
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11052607 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to prevent and treat food allergies, and it's for anyone who has these allergies, whether you're a child or an adult.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | March 8, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $399,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01AI181883-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11052607 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include children and adults diagnosed with food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without food allergies or those who do not meet the specific criteria for the studies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding food allergies, which affect millions of children and adults in the U.S. The team at Mount Sinai aims to develop effective strategies for preventing and treating these allergies while exploring the underlying biological mechanisms. Patients may participate in clinical trials and studies that contribute to advancing knowledge and management of food allergies. The research utilizes a collaborative network to conduct various studies and trials, ensuring a comprehensive approach to tackling this significant health issue.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment options for individuals suffering from food allergies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in food allergy treatment has shown promising results, indicating that this approach builds on established findings in the field.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sicherer, Scott H — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Sicherer, Scott H
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.