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Helping Children Outgrow Food Allergies: Q&A With Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD

Published on
May 17, 2023
in Cornerstone Blog
Q&A With Food Allergy Researcher Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD
Terri Brown-Whitehorn, MD, a food allergy clinical researcher for over 25 years, values being part of research families’ lives and seeing firsthand the impact of her work.

Food Allergies, Telemedicine, Parkway Run, Fungal Disease, Sickle Cell Documentary

Published on
Sep 30, 2022
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Learn about novel findings and new grants from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers.

Diversity a Key Component to a Comprehensive Food Allergy Registry

Published on
Oct 25, 2021
in Cornerstone Blog
Diversity a Key Component to a Comprehensive Food Allergy Registry
Clinicians in the Food Allergy Center hope to expand the FARE Registry by encouraging individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate.

Food Allergy Anxiety

Food Allergy Anxiety

The goal of this study is to identify and measure anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents with food allergy. We are looking for families of children with IgE-mediated food allergies between 8 and 18 years of age to participate.

Hill Laboratory

Hill Lab

Scientists in the Hill Lab seek to understand how the immune system contributes to the two most common chronic diseases of childhood: allergy and obesity. The lab uses clinical and epidemiological information to guide basic and translational research aimed at understanding the genetic, epigenetic, and immunologic basis of these diseases.

Food Allergy Center

Food Allergy Center

Conducting laboratory, translational, and clinical research to revolutionize medications and therapies aimed at eradicating childhood food allergies.

Asthma Emergencies, Telemedicine Effectiveness, COVID-19 Pre-op Screening, Pandemic Mapping, Food Allergy Center Distinction

Published on
Jun 19, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Study shows deep decline in number of pediatric patients visiting the emergency department for asthma treatment during first month of COVID-19 pandemic. This and more In the News.

Sepsis, NIH Consortium, Allergy Study, Pincus Fellowship, STAT News

Published on
Mar 13, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
In this roundup, read about a novel sepsis approach, a new consortium for rare genetic disorders and psychiatric conditions, and more.

Peanut Allergy First, Support for Teen Resilience, Healthcare Disparities and Pain Treatment, Pediatric Medical Device Awards

Published on
Feb 14, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
Read about a breakthrough peanut allergy treatment, support for teen resilience, healthcare disparities in pain treatment, and pediatric medical device awards.
Melanie A. Ruffner, MD, PhD
Melanie A. Ruffner

Classic food allergies are mediated through immunoglobulin E and manifest as hives, vomiting, and anaphylaxis. Dr. Ruffner investigates the immune mechanisms of food allergy disorders which are not mediated through immunoglobulin E. In particular, the mechanisms of eosinophilic esophagitis and food-protein induced enterocolitis syndrome are of particular interest in Dr. Ruffner's laboratory.

E-mail:
ruffner [at] chop.edu