Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders

The Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease (CURED) hosted its first research symposium on November 2-4, 2012. 

The conference is to share and gain knowledge in the emerging field of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGID), including eosinophilic esophagitis. This conference is not only for physicians, scientists, nurses, social workers, and medical care team members but also for patients and families. Everyone with a personal or professional interest in EGID is invited. Participants will gain knowledge about the diagnosis, therapy, psycho/social aspects and the science of eosinophilic disorders and CME credit is available. 

Location: Cincinnati Children's Main Campus, Location S 

Date: November 22-23, 2013. Further information coming soon!

The Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) co-hosts a support group meeting with the Cincinnati Eosinophilic Family Coalition every other month on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Child care is provided. Come learn and share about these often misunderstood diseases.

Location: CCHMC Main Campus, D-Building, Sabin Center,  2nd Floor, Room D2.47

Upcoming Dates: 

May 15, 2013 "Eo-sin-o-what?"
Eleanor Garrow and Dr. Vince Mukkada discuss how to explain eosinophilic disorders and their impact to others more effectively and how to better communicate and involve extended family and friends. 

The Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) hosts an education class / lab tour combination on select Wednesdays at 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. This 2.5-hour education class and lab tour is for individuals and families who are facing an eosinophilic disorder. A lecture and informal discussion, along with a tour of the research lab, is intended to help explain these disorders and the various approaches to treating them. 

All members of the family are welcome. RSVP (contact eleanor.garrow@cchmc.org) is appreciated. Come learn about these often misunderstood diseases and see where we research them.

For further information, please contact eleanor.garrow@cchmc.org.

Location (This is the start location so please arrive by 9:15 am at the latest): 
CCHMC Main Campus, C-Building 2nd Floor, Gastrointestinal Clinic 

Upcoming Dates: 

April 3, 10, 17, and  24

May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29

June 5, 12, 19, and 26

The 7th Annual National Eosinophilic Awareness Week will be May 19 through May 25, 2013. 

Be on the lookout for special events that week, For example, Cincinnati Children's started to carry allergy-friendly food products by Enjoy Life Foods and Ian's Natural Foods in the main cafeteria for National Eosinophilic Awareness Week in 2012. These companies make foods that are free of the top 8 allergens (wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, shellfish). 

The Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) hosts an annual two-day, one-night camp for children ages 6-12 with eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders to round-off National Eosinophilic Awareness Week ( May 19-25 for 2013). 

Location: Camp Joy

Date: June 1-2, 2013
Limited availability. RSVP by April 12, 2013. Questions? Contact Eleanor Garrow at eleanor.garrow@cchmc.org.

The Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED), in collaboration with Cincinnati Eosinophilic Family Coalition (CEFC), hosts an annual laboratory and research interactive workstations tour. This event is an opportunity for you to tour the research labs and to take part in various workstations that our outstanding lab science team are developing for you. This event is open to all ages at no cost to you. Marc E. Rothenberg, MD, PhD, Director of the CCED and physician researcher, will also speak with families about the research that we are doing on eosinophilic disorders.

Please RSVP for this event by (TBD for 2013). You can RSVP by emailing Eleanor Garrow at eleanor.garrow@cchmc.org.

Location: CCHMC Main Campus, C-Building 2nd Floor, Gastrointestinal Clinic

Date: TBD for 2013