Current Projects
The Assa’ad Lab studies aim to: evaluate novel biological treatments, validate diagnostic modalities and establish and disseminate food allergy guidelines for good clinical practice. Our goal is to advance scientific knowledge of food allergy etiology and to promote the health of those affected by the condition through innovation in treatment and management.
Clinical Trials
- Severe Eczema Study – Ages 6 months - 12 years (Open Enrollment)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Study – Ages 18-55 (Open Enrollment)
- Multiple Food Allergies Study – Ages 4-55 (Open Enrollment)
FORWARD Study
FORWARD is a multi-site, observational study of the natural development of food allergies. This study explores the differences in food allergy characteristics, diagnosis, management and health-related quality of life between African American and Caucasian children and their families. In addition, microbiome samples are collected to study how bacteria in the body might affect food allergies over time.
Contributions to Food Allergy Literature
- AR101 Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy
- Guidelines for the prevention of peanut allergy in the United States: From development to prospective outcomes
- Racial Differences in Food Allergy Phenotype and Health Care Utilization among US Children
- Updating knowledge about food allergy: critical needs for the practicing clinician
- What is new in food allergy diagnostics? A practice-based approach
- Parental timing of allergenic food introduction in urban and suburban populations
