Mary Jane Marchisotto Named FAI Executive Director

We are pleased to announce that Mary Jane Marchisotto, an executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry, has joined FAI as executive director.
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FAI Researchers Featured in Science News
Four FAI-sponsored investigators are interviewed in an article in the September 12th issue of Science News, which focuses on new research strategies for food allergy.
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Scientific Journals Publish Work of FAI-Funded Researchers
Two respected journals published the results of FAI researchers' studies--a survey of Americans' knowledge of food allergies and a project that focuses on a treatment that could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions.
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Illinois Food Allergy Bill Signed into Law
On August 13, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law HB281, which requires all Illinois school districts to create guidelines for accommodating students with food allergies.
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FAI Researchers Explore New Therapies
Three FAI-sponsored projects could lead to immunotherapies that control symptoms--or even prevent the development of food allergies.
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New Bill Strengthens Connecticut School Guidelines
A new amendment vastly improves the guidelines for managing food allergies in Connecticut schools.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Announces New FAI Advocacy Steering Committee
On May 14, during Food Allergy Awareness Week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a member of FAI's board of directors, announced the formation of a steering committee that will help build a strong nationwide presence for the food allergy community in the public policy arena.
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FAI Chicago to Hold 2nd Annual Benefit
On October 24, FAI Chicago will honor dedicated food allergy advocates Michelle and Darren Anixter, as well as acclaimed chef Charlie Trotter, at its 2nd Annual Benefit.
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New York City Basic Life Support Ambulances to Carry Epinephrine
Following an FAI campaign, a new policy established in April 2009 ensures that every ambulance in the city will carry the life-saving medication.
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FAI to Partner with NYC Department of Health on Educational Poster for Restaurants Citywide
In addition to collaborating on an educational poster for restaurant workers, FAI successfully advocated for legislation requiring that the poster be displayed in restaurants throughout the city.
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FAI and Food Allergy Project Merge to Find a Cure
We are proud to announce the merger of the Food Allergy Project and the Food Allergy Initiative, a powerful combination that represents the largest private source of funding for food allergy research.
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Study Examines Effects of Early Childhood Peanut Consumption
A new study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, raises the question of whether early exposure to peanuts may prevent the development of peanut allergy.
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CDC Study Finds Food Allergies Rising in Children
According to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18% between 1997 and 2007.
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