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Create a better future webinar series: The science behind food allergy

May 14, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Dr. Abrams

Dr. Elissa Abrams

Join us for our second webinar in our “Creating a better future” series! There will also be time for questions at the end.

Here are the details:

  • What is the webinar about: The science behind food allergy. Dr. Abrams will walk you through the science behind how you become sensitized to allergens, what happens to your body during an allergic reaction, and how food allergy can be prevented. Learn more about the complexities of food allergy and find out why there are so many more allergies today than 20 years ago.
  • Who is presenting: Dr. Elissa Abrams who is a Canadian paediatric allergist, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics, Section of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of Manitoba, and a co-author of the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) practice point on the introduction of allergenic foods. She is Vice Chair of the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Section of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and President of the Allergy Section of the CPS. She is also a member of the Healthcare Advisory Board for Food Allergy Canada.
  • When is the webinar: Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 12pm-1pm EDT
  • Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning more about food allergy.

Register today, and please share with others who may benefit from the session! At registration, you will have an opportunity to submit your questions in advance of the webinar.

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Date:
May 14, 2020
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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