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Why Your Participation Matters

At Anaphylaxis UK, we are dedicated to advancing our understanding of serious allergies and anaphylaxis. By participating in our research opportunities, you can contribute to vital studies that have the potential to save lives and improve the quality of life for those affected by allergies.

Allergies impact millions of people worldwide, and severe reactions can be life-threatening. Your involvement in our research efforts can help:

  • Advance Scientific Knowledge: Your experiences provide valuable insights that can lead to new discoveries and better understanding of allergies.
  • Improve Treatments: Contributing to research can lead to the development of more effective treatments and management strategies.
  • Influence Policy: Data collected can help shape public health policies and awareness campaigns.

How You Can Get Involved

Advancements in allergy research rely on the participation of individuals living with serious allergies. By sharing your experiences, you can help drive progress and potentially uncover new treatments or management strategies.
On this page, you’ll find information on how you can get involved with allergy research, including:

  • Completing research surveys to provide valuable patient insights
  • Participating in focus groups to share your perspective
  • Enrolling in clinical trials to test new allergy therapies

 

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Take part

Participating in research allows you to make a significant impact on the future of allergy treatments, stay informed about the latest developments, and connect with a supportive community of individuals dedicated to advancing allergy science.

Have you got a food allergy and experience severe reactions?

The Study Team at Southampton University would like to talk to young people aged 13 to 25 or their parents/carers, to gain a better understanding of what it is like for young people who live with severe food allergies and the risk of anaphylaxis symptoms.

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The difficulties of eating out for consumers with food allergies

A questionnaire designed to investigate the difficulties of eating out. This study is for a Masters’ degree in Food Safety, Management and Hygiene investigating consumers’ views on food allergies and suggestions for improving dining-out experiences.

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Are you a parent or carer of a child with asthma or allergies?

Are you a parent or carer of a child with allergies and/or asthma? Are you interested in taking part in research on the experience of anaphylaxis or a near fatal asthma attack? If so, please follow the link for further information on how to get involved.

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Call for participants with food allergies, intolerances or sensitivities who eat out

A new research study conducted in association with the University of Trento, Italy, is seeking individuals with food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities to participate. This study aims to understand the challenges that these individuals face while dining out. The research will also evaluate current restaurant menus and designs, and explore potential solutions such as apps and tools to alleviate these challenges.

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Research opportunity for adults with food allergy

Adults in the UK with food allergy are invited to take part in Aston University’s survey on management of food allergy, quality of life and mental health.

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Do you come from a South Asian background & have a food allergy?

If you identify as coming from a South Asian background, researchers from the University of Birmingham and Surrey and the NHS are keen to hear about your experiences of living with food allergies.

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Share your experiences navigating safe food choices for you or your child

A group of health care professionals and patient representatives have created a Task Force on Food Allergen Ingestion Risk (‘FAIR’) within the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). This Task Force is working to better understand the challenges and needs of patients and families living with food allergies when trying to make safe food choices. The ultimate aim of this Task Force is to help make things safer for people living with food allergy.

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Research project seeks individuals with food allergies or intolerances

If you have experienced food allergies or intolerances and are willing to share your experiences, please consider participating in this survey.  The research focuses on investigating potential correlations between the onset of food allergies and intolerances and adverse life experiences. Additionally, the research aims to explore how allergies impact overall quality of life.

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Latest Research

Navigating Allergens on Airlines: Safety, Precautions, and Passenger Rights  30th July 2024

Air travel can often be stressful for individuals with food allergies. At Anaphylaxis UK, we recognise these challenges and aim to help passengers with food allergies and their families prepare for safe and enjoyable journeys. This guide explains your rights
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Get involved in research with the Study Team at Southampton University 29th July 2024

Have you got a food allergy and experience severe reactions? Would you like to join a study to help researchers understand how to better support self-care?
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Get involved in research: are you a parent or carer of a child with asthma or allergies? 16th July 2024

Researchers from the University of Surrey are looking for parents/carers of children who have experienced anaphylaxis or a serious asthma attack to take part in a study. Please see the invitation below: Are you a parent or carer of a
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