Understanding the biology of food allergies and atopic dermatitis in children
Official title: Systems Biology of Early Atopy (SUNBEAM) Analysis and Bioinformatics Center
Funded at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-10751052 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how food allergies and skin conditions like eczema are connected in kids, and it’s for pregnant women and their children to help find better ways to prevent and manage these issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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 | December 8, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,399,999 |
| NIH project number | 5UM1AI173380-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10751052 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and their children, particularly those with a family history of allergies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a history of allergies or are outside the age range of 0-21 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between food allergies and atopic dermatitis, two common chronic conditions affecting children. By enrolling pregnant women and their children, the study collects biological samples and data to explore genetic, clinical, and environmental factors that contribute to the development of these allergies. The goal is to uncover new insights that could improve prevention, diagnosis, and management of these conditions. Participants will be monitored over time to track changes and outcomes related to their allergies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for food allergies and atopic dermatitis in children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the biological mechanisms of allergies, suggesting that this systems biology approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bunyavanich, Supinda — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Bunyavanich, Supinda
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.