New Horizons in preventing and treating food allergy
Official title: New Horizons in the Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergy
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11600582 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Johns Hopkins-led effort aims to advance how we prevent and treat food allergies across all ages by coordinating high-quality studies and developing better therapies.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $456,504 |
| NIH project number | 3UM1AI182034-03S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11600582 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with food allergies of any age who may be eligible for observational studies, biospecimen collection, or clinical trials through the consortium.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit if they are not selected for a specific trial or if findings do not translate to immediate treatment changes.
What this research studies
If you or your child have a food allergy, this initiative looks to map the disease in depth and push safer, more effective treatments and prevention strategies. The program will organize collaborative research across centers, carefully choosing studies that can quickly inform the next steps in care. It emphasizes using solid science while planning resources to maximize impact and coordination with national networks. Participation could involve various study types, from clinical observations to trials, to help build a future where food allergies are better understood and managed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better prevention strategies and newer treatments that reduce allergic reactions and improve quality of life for people with food allergies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous coordination efforts have advanced the field, and this program aims to build on that momentum with integrated, multi-site studies.
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.