Stallergenes Greer Foundation Announces Winners of 2023 Science Awards for Allergy
The Stallergenes Greer Foundation, dedicated to fostering innovation and precision medicine in the field of allergy, is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 edition of its prestigious Science Awards for Allergy. These awards recognise outstanding contributions to allergy research and environmental health initiatives and allocate up to €150,000 to support these efforts.
After thorough review of the 45 high-level applications by the Foundation’s Scientific Board and Managing Board, the following researchers have been selected as recipients:
Innovation Awards
- Rising Talent Category:
Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Koplin, Group Leader, Childhood Allergy & Epidemiology, Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Australia, recognised for her research: “Association between earlier introduction of peanut and prevalence of peanut allergy in infants in Australia” will receive €25,000.
Assoc. Prof. Rachel Peters, Principal Research Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia, recognised for her research: “Multiple food allergy phenotypes in infancy are associated with lung function deficits and asthma at 6 years of age: a prospective cohort study in Australia” will receive €25,000.
- Mid-Career Scientist Category:
Assoc. Prof. Jenny Hallgren Martinsson, Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University, Sweden, recognized for her research: “Circulating mast cell progenitors increase during natural birch pollen exposure in allergic asthma patients” will receive €25,000.
Dr Luciana Kase Tanno, Researcher, University Hospital of Montpellier, France, recognised for her research: “Changing the history of anaphylaxis mortality statistics through the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases 11” will receive €25,000.
Environmental Health Award
Dr Dorra Gharbi, Post doctoral research fellow, Allergology and Immunology Unit, Lung Institute, University of Cape Town, South Africa, recognised for her research: “Allergenic tree pollen in Johannesburg and Cape Town as a public health risk: Towards a sustainable implementation framework for South African cities” will receive €50,000.
Michele Antonelli, CEO of Stallergenes Greer and Chairman of the Stallergenes Greer Foundation, expresses his congratulations to the award recipients. “These researchers exemplify the spirit of innovation and dedication that the Stallergenes Greer Foundation seeks to promote. Their work not only advances our understanding of allergies but also brings us closer to creating healthier futures for all. These grants contribute to nurturing the next generation of researchers, in line with the foundation’s core mission of supporting academic endeavors aimed at fostering future leaders in allergy healthcare.”
The Scientific Committee, composed of a panel of international renowned experts:
- Pascal Demoly, Professor of Pulmonology and Head of Department at the University Hospital of Montpellier (France)
- Alessandro Fiocchi, MD, Director of Allergy at Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù, Rome, (Vatican City)
- Carla Irani, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, Allergology - Immunological Asthma at Hôtel Dieu de France University Medical Center, Beirut (Lebanon)
- Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston (MA, U.S.A.)
highlighted the comprehensive coverage of allergy research of these awards, spanning public health with international classification of diseases, clinical science in asthma, and epidemiology in food allergy and aerobiology. The members also noted that these awards present an outstanding opportunity to highlight the importance of allergy research while tackling the increasing prevalence of allergic disease across the globe.
The Stallergenes Greer Foundation extends its gratitude to all applicants and acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the Scientific Board in the selection process.
The next Science Awards will be announced in 2025.
About the research projects
Jennifer Koplin’s research uses large-scale population-based studies to advance the understanding of childhood food allergy. These studies contribute to the development of novel prevention interventions and are helping to target emerging prevention and treatment strategies for the individuals who will benefit most from these interventions. Her innovative work with the EarlyNuts study evaluated the uptake and impact of early peanut introduction on peanut allergy, not only showing that population-level changes in infant feeding practices are possible, but also contributing to reshaping clinical and public health guidelines, and inspiring novel clinical trials internationally.
Soriano VX, et al: Association Between Earlier Introduction of Peanut and Prevalence of Peanut Allergy in Infants in Australia. JAMA. 2022 Jul 5;328(1):48-56.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35788795/
Rachel Peters’ research aims to reduce the adverse consequences of infant food allergy – affecting up to 10% of children worldwide – on children’s future health. Through a pioneering study on the link between childhood food allergy and respiratory health, she uncovered that infants with food allergy, even if it resolves, present with lung function deficits and a higher risk of asthma by school age. These findings are sparking greater clinical vigilance regarding the monitoring of respiratory health of children with food allergies and will support clinicians worldwide in tailoring patient care.
Peters RL. Soriano VX, Lycett K, et al: Multiple food allergy phenotypes in infancy are associated with lung function deficits and asthma at 6 years of age: a prospective cohort study in Australia. The Lancet child & adolescent health 2023 Sep;7(9):636-647 .https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37506717/
Jenny Hallgren Martinsson’s research interest is to determine the role of mast cells—immune cells responsible for immediate allergic reactions—in allergic asthma. Her recent cutting-edge study on birch pollen-sensitized asthma patients and mast cell biology suggests that mast cell progenitors may play a pathogenic role in allergic asthma, thus paving the way for the development of new biomarkers and treatment targets for asthma.
P Abigail Alvarado-Vazquez et al, Circulating mast cell progenitors increase during natural birch pollen exposure in allergic asthma patients Allergy. 2023 Nov;78(11):2959-2968. doi: 10.1111/all.15860. Epub 2023 Aug 24 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Alvarado-Vazquez+PA&cauthor_id=37615432
Luciana Kase Tanno dedicated her career to epidemiology research to support public health and preventive actions, more particularly focusing on hypersensitivity conditions such as anaphylaxis. Leveraging a detailed academic and evidence-based action plan, her work helped in reviewing the current International Classification of Diseases to provide greater visibility to allergic and hypersensitivity conditions. Her efforts and commitment will further ensure that patients may benefit from the best management strategy throughout the world.
Kase Tanno et al, Changing the history of anaphylaxis mortality statistics through the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases 11.” J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2019 Sep;144(3):627-633. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2019.05.013. Epub 2019 Jun 20.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31229269/
Dorra Gharbi’s research focuses on aerobiology, air quality and environmental health. Her transdisciplinary work is enhancing our understanding of how climate, environmental exposures (aeroallergens) and intrinsic factors intersect to impact respiratory health outcomes. Her efforts to investigate a phenomenon in a specific setting “allergenic pollen-producing trees within the context of urban green infrastructure in South African cities”, to inform a wider inquiry regarding the health risk for the South African population, as well as the management thereof in a sustainable implementation framework. The outcome of this research opens the possibility of designing early warning systems to predict community-level surges in poor respiratory health outcomes and be able to provide allergy management plans to prevent allergic reactions.
Gharbi, D., Neumann, F.H., Cilliers, S. et al. Allergenic tree pollen in Johannesburg and Cape Town as a public health risk: towards a sustainable implementation framework for South African cities. Discov Sustain 4, 32 (2023).https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-023-00151-9
About the Stallergenes Greer Foundation
The Stallergenes Greer Foundation, under the aegis of the Fondation de France, is a non-profit foundation whose aim is to build healthier futures for all. The Stallergenes Greer Foundation pursues a comprehensive approach calling for “the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally, to attain optimal health for people, animals and our environment”, as defined by the One Health initiative.
About the Fondation de France
Created in 1969, Fondation de France is a private organisation recognised of public interest, whose mission is to support all forms of generosity and translate them into effective actions of general interest. With close to 1,000 hosted foundations, the Fondation de France supports more than 10,000 promising and innovative initiatives each year, in France and abroad. Independent and private, it operates thanks to the generosity of donors.
To view this piece of content from cts.businesswire.com, please give your consent at the top of this page.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240527622781/en/
Contact information
Stallergenes Greer Foundation
Catherine Kress
Secretary General
Tel: +33 (0)1 55 50 26 05
Email: catherine.kress@stallergenesgreer.com
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
Daiichi Sankyo Shines a Light on Inequalities and Unmet Needs in Care as Part of Its Commitment to People With Cardiovascular Disease31.8.2024 17:00:00 CEST | Press release
Daiichi Sankyo Europe, (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) today announced its reinforced commitment to addressing key unmet needs and barriers in cardiovascular (CV) care, by shining a light on inequalities in treatment and outcomes experienced by various patient groups. The announcement follows the presentation of data from sub-analyses of the SANTORINI observational study and ETNA-AF (Edoxaban Treatment in routiNe clinical prActice in patients with nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation) study programme, at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024. Gender inequalities in CV disease treatment and LDL-C goal attainment Raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a key modifiable contributor to risk of cardiovascular major events. It has been shown that for every 1 mmol/L reduction in LDL-C, there is a 22% reduction in major cardiovascular events after 1 year.7,8 Female patients in Europe who are at high or very high CV risk were undertreated and less achieved guideline-recomm
Suzano completes purchase of 15% stake in Lenzing AG31.8.2024 00:40:00 CEST | Press release
Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, today announces the completion of its acquisition of a 15% stake in Lenzing AG, the Vienna-listed leading global supplier of sustainable premium cellulosic fibres for the textile and non-wovens industry, from B&C Group. As announced in June this year, the transaction value is EUR 230 million (or EUR 39.70 per share). The agreement was subject to regulatory approval, which was granted without restrictions. The long-term partnership between Suzano and B&C Group establishes that Suzano has the right to hold two seats on Lenzing’s Board and the option to acquire an additional 15% stake from B&C Group until the end of 2028. Following the sale of the 15% stake, B&C Group now holds 37.25% of Lenzing’s share capital. Lenzing is a leading global supplier of premium wood-based cellulosic fibers (lyocell, modal, and viscose) for the production of clothing, home textiles, hygiene products, and non-woven materials. Beto Abreu, CEO of Suzano, said: “Lenzing
Ant International Collaborates with Brazilian Partners to Drive Financial Inclusion with Innovative Credit Tech Solutions30.8.2024 20:46:00 CEST | Press release
Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, today announced its strategic initiative to provide AI-driven credit technology solutions designed to empower local partners and advance financial inclusions in Brazil. As a major milestone, Ant International has formed a strategic partnership with Dock, a leader in payments and banking technology in Latin America. This collaboration aims to enhance the credit management capability and infrastructure efficiency for Dock’s clients, which include financial institutions, retailers, fintech start-ups, etc. The shared vision is to make credit services more inclusive for market segments that are currently insufficiently served, such as micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In the initial phase of the collaboration, Ant International’s AI-driven credit tech solutions, including an automated and intelligent risk management engine, will be explored for integration into Dock One platform. This initiative aims to s
Wipro Appoints Srikumar Rao as Global Head of Its Engineering Edge Business Line30.8.2024 16:20:00 CEST | Press release
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the appointment of Srikumar Rao as Global Head of its Engineering Edge Business Line, effective from October 5, 2024. Srikumar succeeds Harmeet Chauhan, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the organization. Srikumar will report to Srini Pallia. Srikumar has been with Wipro for 26 years and has grown with the organization, serving in various leadership roles. He was most recently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wipro Engineering Edge (WEE) and Global Practice Head of Embedded Systems. His work has spanned several markets, selling and delivering specialized Engineering, Research, and Development (ER&D) services to Software & Internet, Semiconductor, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Communications clients. In his new role, Srikumar will continue to scale and strengthen Wipro’s engineering prowess. He will also be responsible for defining the vision
Alnylam Presents Detailed Results from the Positive HELIOS-B Phase 3 Study of Vutrisiran▼ in Patients with ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy at the European Society of Cardiology Congress30.8.2024 12:00:00 CEST | Press release
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), the leading RNAi therapeutics company, today announced detailed results from the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study of vutrisiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). The data were presented today in a Hot Line session at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024, taking place August 30-September 2 in London, United Kingdom. Results from the HELIOS-B study were also simultaneously published in TheNew England Journal of Medicine. As previously reported, the HELIOS-B study met all 10 of its primary and secondary endpoints, across both the overall and monotherapy populations, with statistical significance. Enrolled patients were predominantly New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class I or II with wild-type disease and had been diagnosed by non-invasive methods, with substantial concurrent treatment with available standard of care treatments such as tafamidis and
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom