Early introduction of dietary allergen to reduce the population prevalence of infant food allergy [ 2018 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Jennifer Koplin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Lyle Gurrin ,  Prof Katrina Allen

Brief description Australia has the highest recorded prevalence of childhood peanut allergy, a potentially life-threatening condition. New evidence shows introducing peanut into the diet in infancy can reduce the risk of developing peanut allergy in high risk infants, and allergy prevention guidelines now recommend giving peanut before 12 months. This study will evaluate how effective these guidelines have been in promoting earlier peanut introduction and reducing the population prevalence of peanut allergy.

Funding Amount $AUD 412,468.43

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant