I don't think that this is new but I found out about this study when
I went to the FAAN conference. Our family, all five (including our
two FAKs) are heading up to Chicago in August to participate in the
study and enjoy Chicago. They obviously won't pay for travel expense
but you will get Target giftcards. (The kids just want to go to the
Lego store.)

Anyway, just a thought...


Children's Memorial Food Allergy Study


NOTICE!!!

Many Appointments Still Available!

Call Today!

312-573-7745

Food Allergies Affect the Lives of Millions, and the Prevalence is
Increasing

Children's Memorial Food Allergy Study
Families in the Chicagoland area with and without food allergies are
invited to participate in a study aimed to better understand the role
of the environment and genetics in the development of food allergies.



Project Goals:

· To understand the role of genetic and environmental influences on
food allergies.
· To educate the professional and patient community on food allergies.
· To advocate at the local, state, and national level to increase
awareness and resources for food allergies.
· To aid doctors in developing more effective prevention and
treatment strategies for food allergies.

What would my participation involve?

· A questionnaire interview about environmental exposures, diet,
lifestyle, and specific allergies.
· A clinical evaluation including height, weight, blood pressure, and
lung function measurements.
· A small blood sample
· An allergy skin test
Evaluations will be done by a qualified research nurse or research
associate.

Participation in this study is completely voluntary. Gift
certificates are available for time compensation.

For more information please contact our Project Coordinator, Ms.
Deanna Caruso at
(312) 573-7755 or dcaruso@....

Children's Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing excellent
medical care as well conducting research that will benefit the lives
of children.