Medicine Grand Rounds- Dr. Onyinye I. Iweala presents: “Allergic Effector Cell Activation: From Alpha-gal syndrome to Mast Cell Activation”

Dr. Iweala’s primary research interests include 1) the mechanisms of pathogenesis behind alpha-gal mammalian meat (red meat) allergy and 2) the regulation of IgE antibody responses. Dr. Iweala also enjoys caring for individuals with allergic conditions and/or immune dysfunction at the UNC Allergy Clinic. She has a particular interest in patients with alpha-gal allergy, chronic urticaria, and mast cell disorders.