Understanding how skin factors contribute to allergic diseases in children
Official title: Elucidating the Role of Cutaneous Environmental Factors in the Development of Allergic Disease
Funded at Yale University · NIH-10878902 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how skin health, especially in kids with eczema, might be linked to allergies, and it wants to find out if things like certain medications and preservatives could make food allergies more likely, so we can help prevent them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $194,940 |
| NIH project number | 5K08AI171182-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878902 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have atopic dermatitis or are at risk for developing food allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have atopic dermatitis or any form of allergic disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between skin health and allergic diseases, particularly in children with atopic dermatitis. The principal investigator, Dr. Anna Eisenstein, aims to explore how environmental factors, such as common medications and preservatives, may increase the risk of developing food allergies. By studying the immune responses triggered by these substances, the research seeks to identify potential preventive measures. The project includes extensive training and collaboration with leading experts in immunology and dermatology to ensure a thorough understanding of these complex interactions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing allergic diseases in children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the link between skin conditions and allergic responses, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisenstein, Anna — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Eisenstein, Anna
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.