Investigating food allergies and their treatments
Official title: Clinical Research Unit: Johns Hopkins University
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11071975 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study at Johns Hopkins University is looking for new ways to help people with food allergies, so if you or your child have one, you might be able to join a trial to try out some exciting new treatments!
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 10, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $390,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01AI182032-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11071975 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals of all ages with diagnosed food allergies, particularly those who have not responded well to existing treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without food allergies or those who have already found effective management strategies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on food allergies, which affect millions of Americans, including children and adults. The team at Johns Hopkins University aims to explore new therapies and preventative measures for food allergies, building on decades of expertise in this area. By studying the immunologic basis of food allergies, the research seeks to improve treatment options beyond the current single FDA-approved therapy. Patients may participate in clinical trials that evaluate innovative approaches to managing food allergies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective treatments for food allergies, improving the quality of life for affected individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in food allergy treatment has shown promising results, indicating that innovative approaches can lead to significant advancements in patient care.
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
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.