Author Archives: Emma Zisek

UNC FAI at the 2026 AAAAI Meeting, FDA expert panel, research updates, enrolling studies, and more!

The UNC Food Allergy Initiative recently welcomed Emily Hippensteel, Miss Carolina Foothills’ Teen 2026, to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Emily, also known as NC Allergy Girl, advocates for safer communities and increased awareness for individuals living with food allergies. During her visit, she interviewed Dr. Edwin Kim and toured the...

Symposium highlights, news articles, and recent publications!

On Friday, September 19, we welcomed a diverse audience of students, researchers, physicians, industry professionals, food-allergic patients, and more to the inaugural UNC Food Allergy Initiative Research Symposium at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens.  Presentation Highlights  Dr. Hugh Sampson, MD The Potential of Epitope-antibody Profiling in the Diagnosis & Management...

Food Allergy Registry & Repository info, new FAI staff, and other food allergy news!

FAI symposium announcement, AAAAI highlights, SUNBEAM updates…

Novel multi-nut allergy treatment study, staff updates, news articles… and more!

Halloween resources, Neffy Q&A, and more!

SLIT Q&A, staff updates, and group news!

Xolair Q&A, CoFAR updates, and more!