Food allergy cures – are we ready for prime time? The Centre for Food & Allergy Research (CFAR) invites researchers, clinicians and the public to a Round Table Discussion on 11 May, facilitated by Dr Norman Swan. Come join the discussion as we explore the issues of efficacy, safety and accessibility for novel food allergy treatments such as oral immunotherapy (OIT).

We will spend the morning reviewing the current evidence base for food allergy cures, including trials in progress, guidelines (or progress towards) and current practice in the US, UK, and Australia. The afternoon will feature panel discussions amongst researchers, clinicians and parents of children with food allergies, with opportunities for questions and comments from the audience.

Speakers:

• Professor Katie Allen – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Professor Mimi Tang – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Professor Dianne Campbell – The University of Sydney
• Doctor Paul Turner – Imperial College London & The University of Sydney
• Doctor Matthew Greenhawt – Children's Hospital Colorado & University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Doctor Kirsten Perrett – Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Doctor Sara Prickett – Monash University/Alfred Health and Aravax
• Doctor Caroline Lodge – The University of Melbourne
• Doctor Preeti Joshi – ASCIA Paediatric Committee Chair

Interested in learning more about the latest developments in Australian food allergy research? CFAR’s Research Update & Strategic Planning Day on 10 May is also open for the public to listen in.

Both days are free and open to the public, however places are limited. You can attend one or both days. Registration has been extended: please register by 5pm Tuesday 8 May by following this link: https://www.trybooking.com/VLDM