Improved allergy diagnostics for adults and children in Far North Queensland with shellfish allergy (Old ID 22244)

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Sandip Kamath
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Food allergy to shellfish is a growing health concern. Diagnostic tests used to confirm the allergy are based on a few European species, and do not represent the food sources in Australia. The aim of this research is to establish novel allergy tests for improved diagnosis of shellfish allergy.

Date

15 Aug 2015 - 31 Dec 2018

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Food Allergy;Diagnostics;Children;Shellfish;In vitro testing;ImmunoCAP

Funding Body

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

Amount

3000

Project Team

Ludwig Lopata