Greetings!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm pleased to share
with you the following announcement about FAAN's new CEO.

The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) today named Julia E.
Bradsher, Ph.D., as its new CEO, replacing Founder Anne Muñoz-
Furlong, who is retiring.

Dr. Bradsher brings to FAAN extensive knowledge of anaphylaxis, a
severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction. For the past six years,
as Senior Director of Marketing, she led the marketing team and
strategic planning for all Dey Pharmaceutical products, including
EpiPen®, an autoinjector device containing epinephrine, a drug that
can stop an anaphylactic reaction. In that role, she has dealt
extensively with leaders in the allergy-related scientific community.
She has also conducted research on the needs of those who suffer from
food allergy and anaphylaxis.

Frank Yiannas, FAAN's Chairman of the Board, said, "Julia's
background in the treatment of anaphylaxis, her knowledge of the
allergy community, and her passion for protecting food-allergic
individuals are what made her an ideal candidate for this position.
She is well positioned to help set FAAN's strategic agenda for the
next five years."

Hugh Sampson, M.D., FAAN's Medical Director, said, "Julia's
background in health policy and administration, her understanding of
anaphylaxis and its effects on patients and their families, and her
appreciation of the history and culture of FAAN make her an ideal
candidate to lead the organization over the coming years. With Julia,
our patients' welfare and scientific accuracy will remain at the
forefront of FAAN's mission."

Bradsher holds a Ph.D. in medical sociology from the University of
Miami and a master's in business administration from the Sawyer
School of Management at Suffolk University in Boston. She has
authored 10 journal articles, seven book chapters, and other
solicited publications, and she has held research and faculty
appointments in private research institutes and universities.

Anne Muñoz-Furlong, FAAN's Founder and CEO for its first 18 years,
said, "We have been searching for someone who can provide the
intellectual
leadership and the compassion for the families affected by food
allergy and anaphylaxis. Julia has both and will lead FAAN into the
next phase of its growth."

I wanted to keep support group leaders in the loop by making sure you
receive the news right away. Feel free to share it with others in your
group, and let me know if FAAN can help you in any way.

Deb Scherrer