The Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF) has invested over six million dollars to date in outstanding research of relevance to Canadians living with allergies, asthma and related immune diseases.
2025 Award Recipients​​
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​Early Career Researcher Award in Asthma
Dr. Eva Kaufmann, Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre
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Early Career Researcher Award in Asthma
Dr. Christina Thornton, University of Calgary
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CAAIF-CSACI Innovative Research Grant in Allergy & Clinical Immunology
In vivo Prime Editing of HSC for correction of perforin-deficiency
Dr. Hélène Decaluwe, CHU Sainte Justine
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​CAAIF-CSACI Innovative Research Grant in Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Skin health and allergen exposure strategy to prevent atopic march: SHAPE pilot trial
Dr. Derek Chu, McMaster University
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Asthma Canada-CAAIF Research Grant in Asthma Innovation and Impact
Monocytes orchestrate airway inflammation in human asthma
Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis, University of Alberta
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Asthma Canada-CAAIF Research Grant in Asthma Innovation and Impact
TEZepelumab in Allergic Rhinitis and asthma Study (TEZARS): An Open-Label Exploratory Mechanistic Pilot Study to evaluate tezepelumab in allergic rhinitis and asthma
Dr. Anne Ellis, Queens University
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​CAAIF-CASP Research Grant in Hereditary Angioedema
Exploring Biomarkers for Clinical Heterogeneity in Hereditary Angioedema
​Dr. Alejandro M. Palma, Dalhousie University
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​CAAIF Research Grant in Atopic Dermatitis
Defining a New Axis of Microbial-Host Crosstalk in Chronic Skin Inflammation
Dr. Priyanka Pundir, University of Guelph
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda CanadaInnovant in vivo gene therapy targeting hematopoietic stem cells (HSPCs) using a T/NK-specific promoter for X linked lymphoproliferative disease and familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Dr. Alice Lavanant, CHU Sainte-Justine
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CAAIF-Immunodeficency Canada Early Career Investigator Award in Immunodeficiency
Unmasking B Cell Dysfunction in Primary Immunodeficiency: In Vitro Assay for Assessing B Cell Response to Polysaccharide Antigens
Dr. Jenny Garkaby, McMaster University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Development of a novel, targeted, cell-based immunotherapy for the treatment of asthma
Jenysbel Hernandez Reyes, Dalhousie University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
B-Lymphocyte derived extracellular vesicles as key regulators of allergic airway inflammation
Israel Shpliman, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre​
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Elucidating the development and pathogenicity of dual-positive Th2-Th17 cells
Omar Abdelraheem, University of Western Ontario
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Effect of cationic host defense peptides on Histone Deacetylase 2 (HDAC2) and related pathways, in steroid-unresponsive asthma.
Oscar Gonzalez-Morales, University of Manitoba
2024 Award Recipients​​
​CAAIF-CSACI Food Allergy Research Grant
Investigating the impact of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis on the development of oral tolerance to food antigens in early life​
Dr. Lisa Reynolds, University of Victoria
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CAAIF-CSACI Food Allergy Research Grant
Exploiting microbial allergen metabolism to improve oral immunotherapy safety and outcomes
Dr. Alberto Caminero, McMaster University
CAAIF-CSACI Research Grant Clinical Allergy & Immunology
Exploring the Utility of 3-Bromotyrosine , a Urinary Biomarker, in assessing Disease Activity in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis: A Pilot Study
Drs. Jenny Garkaby and Mary Sherlock, McMaster University
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​CAAIF-CSACI Research Grant Clinical Allergy & Immunology
Investigating the role of regulatory B cells in severe asthma patients with airway autoimmunity
Dr. Manali Mukherjee, McMaster University
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CAAIF Research Fellowship in Asthma supported by GSK
Phenotyping Responses to Systemic Corticosteroids in the Management of Asthma Attacks (PRISMA): Translational Correlation with Point-of-Care Biomarkers
Dr. Carlos Celis Preciado, University of Sherbrooke
CAAIF Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease supported by Astrazeneca
Cat It Out - Using Mice to Develop an Innovative Cat Allergy Treatment
Dr. Eva Kaufmann, Queens University
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​CAAIF-CASP Research Grant in Hereditary Angioedema
Intravenous use of concentrated C1 inhibitor for on demand treatment of hereditary angioedema
Dr. Adil Adatia, University of Alberta
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​CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunodeficiency supported by Takeda Canada
Exploring the Role of Type III IFNs and IFNL Receptor Variants in Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Dr. Roopa Nanjundappa, Dalhousie University
CAAIF-CLA Research Fellowship
Endo-phenotyping of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap by Airway Inflammation and Structure​
Dr. Clarus Leung, University of British Columbia
CAAIF-CLA Allied Health Research Grant
Does the use of biologics in children with severe asthma improve health outcomes and quality of life? – A longitudinal cohort study
Shirley Quach, McMaster University
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​​CAAIF-CLA-CRRN Research Studentship
Role of B cells in mediating inflammation, autoimmunity and clinical symptoms in respiratory diseases
Nadia Suray Tan, McMaster University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Development of 3D in vitro lung airway models to investigate the role of hypoxia in airway remodeling in asthma
Nadia Abzan, Carlton University
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​Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Sex as a biological variable in immunomodulation of airway inflammation by Innate Defence Regulator (IDR) peptides
Courtney Marshall, University of Manitoba
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Investigating the role of airway epithelial cell (AEC)-derived semaphorin3E in chronic type-2 high and steroid-resistant type-2 low models of asthma
Mojdeh Matloubi, University of Manitoba
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Evaluating small-airways remodeling and response to therapy in patients with severe asthma using 129Xe MRI ventilation texture features
Ali Mozaffaripour, University of Western Ontario
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Exploring the molecular interactions between early-onset asthma and cow’s milk allergy
Ikebek Peter, Lakehead University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
An evaluation of gas-exchange abnormalities in moderate-severe asthma over time
Sam Tcherner, University of Western Ontario
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Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant
Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cells as targets for gene therapy in asthma
Dr. Paul Forsythe, University of Alberta
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Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant
Development of a novel, targeted, cell-based immunotherapeutic drug for asthma
Dr. Channekeshava Sokke Umeshappa, Dalhousie University
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Allergic Airways Disease Innovation Grant
Mitigation of Type 2 Asthmatic Inflammation using B-cell derived Extracellular Vesicles
Dr. Bruce Mazer, McGill University
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunodeficiency supported by Takeda Canada
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of hyper IgE immune dysregulation
Dr. Vanessa Polito, McGill University
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CAAIF-Immunodeficency Canada Research Fellowship in Immunodeficiency
Elucidating pathophysiology of auto-inflammatory disease mechanisms in the inborn error of immunity STAT1 gain-of-function
Dr. Ori Scott, Hospital for Sick Children
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Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma (Year 2)
Treating Asthma by Integrating Learning Algorithms with Omics Research: Moving toward Automated High-Dimensional Endotyping in Children (TAILOR-MADE)
Dr. Cristina Longo, Université de Montreal
Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma (Year 2)
Asthma phenotypes, risk factors and the implications for future management in Canadian children
Dr. Zihang Lu, Queen's University
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​CAAIF-CASP Research Grant in Hereditary Angioedema
Canadian physician hereditary angioedema management practice pattern survey
Dr. Stephen Betschel, University of Toronto
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CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Upper Airway Allergic Disease
Effects of common air pollutants on allergic rhinitis: A controlled human exposure study
Dr. Chris Carlsten, University of British Columbia
CAAIF-CLA Research Fellowship
Endo-phenotyping of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap by Airway Inflammation and Structure​
Dr. Clarus Leung, University of British Columbia
CAAIF-CLA Allied Health Research Grant
Does the use of biologics in children with severe asthma improve health outcomes and quality of life? – A longitudinal cohort study
Shirley Quach, McMaster University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Investigating the role of airway epithelial cell (AEC)-derived semaphorin3E in severe allergic asthma
Jo-Chiao Wang, University of Montreal
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Mapping airway remodelling in asthma using multimodal Raman-Second Harmonic Generation imaging and machine learning.
Natasha Kunchur, Carleton University
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​Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Data from the CHILD cohort study: functionally linking the early-life gut microbiome to health and disease
Courtney Hoskinson, University of British Columbia
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Sex as a biological variable in immunomodulation of airway inflammation by Innate Defence Regulator (IDR) peptides
Courtney Marshall, University of Manitoba
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Investigating the interactions of air pollution and an anti-inflammatory asthma medication using scRNA sequencing
Ho Jung Yoon, University of British Columbia
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Quantitative Imaging to Understand the Early Manifestation and Therapeutic Relevance of Abnormal Airway Morphology and Function in Asthma
Nandihitha Raguayaka, McMaster University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
DNA methylation changes induced by prenatal cannabis exposure associated with asthma in mice
Anam Ara, University of Manitoba
Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma
Treating Asthma by Integrating Learning Algorithms with Omics Research: Moving toward Automated High-Dimensional Endotyping in Children (TAILOR-MADE)
Dr. Cristina Longo, Université de Montreal
Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma
Asthma phenotypes, risk factors and the implications for future management in Canadian children
Dr. Zihang Lu, Queen's University
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CAAIF Research Fellowship in Type 2 Inflammation supported by Sanofi
Elucidating the mechanism of action of IL-5 as a promoter of IFN production and NK activation
Dr. Jasmine Barra, Dalhousie University
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Type 2 Inflammation supported by Sanofi
Commensal protozoan driven remodeling of lung immunity
Dr. Kyle Burrows, University of Toronto
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda Canada
Investigations of B cells in common variable immune deficiency and autoimmunity
Dr. Anikò Malik, Dalhousie University
CAAIF Top 10 Challenge Food Allergy Research Grant
Processing and characterizing peanuts for a safer and more efficacious substrate for desensitization of peanut allergy
Dr. Bruce Mazer, McGill University
CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Allergic Rhintis or Urticaria
Treating allergic rhinitis by blockade of triacylglyceride synthesis
Dr. Jorg Fritz, McGill University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Application of Bayesian networks to multi-omics data to improve the diagnosis of asthma in preschoolers
Vincent Dandenault, University of Montreal
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Aberrant lymphocytes and airway autoimmunity: Connecting severe asthma and EGPA pathology
Nadia Suray Tan, McMaster University
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​Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Characterization of the airway epithelial repair process in late-onset asthma following mechanical, viral, and particulate matter injury of the epithelium​
Tony Guo, University of British Columbia
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Sex-related differences in immunomodulation of airway inflammation by Innate Defence Regulator (IDR) peptides
Courtney Marshall, University of Manitoba
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Effects of inhaled allergen on eosinophil phenotypes in blood and airways of patients with allergic asthma
Christiane Whetstone, McMaster University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Mining the infant gut microbiota to predict and prevent asthma: data from the CHILD Cohort Study
Liying (Darlen) Dai, University of British Columbia
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Are CT Mucus Plugs disrupted following two years of Benralizumab treatment in severe, eosinophilic asthma?
Harkiran Kooner, Western University
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Graduate Student Awards in Asthma
Uncovering viral determinants of asthma development by serological profiling
Fang Fang Li, Univeristy of British Columbia
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CAAIF Research Fellowship in Type 2 Inflammation supported by Sanofi
Th2 inflammation-on-a-chip: Developing an ex vivo drug discovery platform for atopic diseases
Dr. Partho Adkhikar, University of British Columbia
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Type 2 Inflammation supported by Sanofi
Point of care Solutions to Delayed Type 2- mediated Drug hypersensitivities
Dr. Nermin Diab, McMaster University
CAAIF Research Fellowship in Immunology supported by Takeda Canada
A Prime Editing-Based System for Modeling Primary Immune Disorders
Dr. Daniela Stanga, CHU Sainte Justine
CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AstraZeneca/Allergen Emerging Researcher Award (Year 2)
Investigating autoimmune responses to tailor biologic therapies in severe asthma
Dr. Manali Mukherjee, McMaster University
CAAIF Top 10 Challenge Food Allergy Research Grant
NOURISH: patieNt-Oriented research to Understand and addRess Inequities of food accesS and insecurity amongst Households managing food allergy
Dr. Jennifer Protudjer, University of Manitoba
CAAIF-Miravo Healthcare Research Grant in Allergic Rhintis or Urticaria
Allergic Rhinitis Microbiome Study (ARMS): Investigating the nasal microbiome of allergic rhinitis using nasal allergen challenge
Dr. Anne Ellis, Queens University
CAAIF-Avir Pharma Research Grant in EoE
Using the OX40 assay to identify new onset or worsening eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children undergoing food allergy immunotherapy (FAIT)
Dr. Stephanie Erdle, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
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CAAIF-Immunodeficency Canada Research Fellowship in Immunodeficiency
Novel genetic aberrations underlying inborn errors in immunity: A study of SLC19A1 and RASAL3 genes​Dr. Akira Shiraishi, Hospital for Sick Children
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards
Investigating the Effects of Rostral Fluid Shift and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Airway Narrowing in Asthma
Xiaoshu Cao, University of Toronto
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards
Exploring the influence and perspectives of older adults in the development and testing of mobile health interventions in airways disease
Dr. Andrew Kouri, St. Michael's Hospital
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards
Investigating epigenetic changes associated with prenatal air pollution exposure in the CANDLE study
Samantha Lee, University of Manitoba
​​CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AstraZeneca/Allergen Emerging Researcher Award
Inhibition of group 2 innate lympoid cells as a therapuetic strategy in severe asthma
Dr. Adil Adatia, McMaster University
CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AstraZeneca/Allergen Emerging Researcher Award
Investigating autoimmune responses to tailor biologic therapies in severe asthma
Dr. Manali Mukherjee, McMaster University
CAAIF/CSACI/Allergen Emerging Clinician Scientist (Year 2)
Investigating autoimmune responses to tailor biologic therapies in severe asthma
Dr. Derek Chu, McMaster University
CAAIF/Pediapharm A division of Medexus Pharmaceutical Inc Research Grant in Allergic Diseases
Prediction of childhood allergic disease from alterations in umbilical cord cell signatures
Dr. Kelly McNagny, University of British Columbia
Aralaz Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. and CAAIF Research Grant in Allergic Rhinitis
Examination of TSLP expression in allergic upper airway tissue after steroid treatment
Dr. Gail Gauvreau, McMaster University
CAAIF/Stallergenes Greer Early Investigator Award in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Uncovering the role of regulatory B cells in oral immunotherapy for food allergy
Dr. Roxanne Labrosse, CHU Sainte Justine
CAAIF/CSACI Research Fellowships in Allergy and Clinical Immunology in “Ontario or Manitoba”
Identification of novel molecular targets driving NK cell exhaustion​
Dr. Marie Marotel, Ottawa Hospital and Research Institute
CAAIF/CSACI Research Fellowships in Allergy and Clinical Immunology in “Quebec or Atlantic Canada”
Evaluation of inherited and acquired factors influencing the penetrance of the primary immune regulation disorders
Dr. Lois Marois, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal
CAAIF/CSACI Research Fellowships in Allergy and Clinical Immunology in “British Columbia, Alberta or Saskatchewan”
Phenotyping disease severity in asthma: molecular investigations of corticosteroid resistance with the aim of improving patient management
Dr. Brianne Philipenko, University of British Columbia
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards
Regulation of Airway Inflammation: Cytokine IL-17 & Cathelicidin LL-37
Anthony Altieri, University of Manitoba
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Awards
Evaluation of trained innate immunity to rhinovirus infections in highly-differentiated asthmatic airway epithelial cells​Aubrey Michi, University of Calgary
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CAAIF/CSACI/AllerGen Emerging Clinician-Scientist Award
The impact of a structured education session on pediatric atopic dermatitis severity and family quality of life
Derek Chu, MD, McMaster University
CAAIF Food Allergy Research Grant
Induction of immunologic tolerance of food allergens by use of regulatory dendritic cells
John Gordon, PhD, Professor, Division of Respirology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Aralez Canada Pharmaceutical Inc. and CAAIF Research Grant in Allergic Rhinitis or Urticaria
Investigating treatment of children with chronic hives
Moshe Ben-Shoshan, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Pediatric Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Dermatology, McGill University Health Center
CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AstraZeneca/AllerGen Emerging Researcher Award in Allergic Asthma
Investigating autoimmune responses to tailor biologic therapies in severe asthma
Manali Mukherjee, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University
CIHR-ICRH/CAAIF/AstraZeneca/AllerGen Emerging Researcher Award in Allergic Asthma
Inhibition of group 2 innate lymphoid cells as a therapeutic strategy in severe asthma
Adil Adatia, MD, Research Fellow, McMaster University
Knowledge Mobilization Award
Prevention of Food Allergy Knowledge Mobilization
Kyla Hildebrand, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Award
Nociceptor neurons control pollution-exacerbating asthma
Jo-Chiao Wang, PhD Student, Université de Montréal
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Asthma Canada/CAAIF Graduate Student Award
Understanding the role of the human gut virome in the development of early-onset asthma
Moïra Dion, PhD Student, Université Laval
2018
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9th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Immune re-programming in food allergy
Manel Jordana, MD, Professor, Pathology & Molecular Medicine, Canada Research Chair, McMaster University
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CAAIF/AllerGen NCE Inc. Research Fellowship Award in Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Investigating autoimmune pathology underlying inflammatory airway diseases
Manali Mukherjee, PhD, McMaster University
CAAIF Research Grant
Immune memory precedes IgE-mediated reactivity in food allergy
Manel Jordana, MD, Professor, Pathology & Molecular Medicine, Canada Research Chair, McMaster University
CAAIF Research GrantProfiling of Are h1-specific CD4+ T cell gene expression associated with protection against peanut-induced anaphylactic shock
Mark Larché, PhD, Professor, Department of Medicine, Canada Research Chair, McMaster University
Allied Health Grant
The impact of a structured education session on pediatric atopic dermatitis severity and family quality of life
Shauna Filuk, RN, Children’s Allergy and Asthma Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2017
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8th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
FaCES filaggrin and the cutaneous environment study
Anne Ellis, MD, Professor, Division Chair, Allergy & Immunology, Queens University
CAAIF/AllerGen NCE Inc. Research Fellowship Award in Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Study of molecular pathways regulating severe asthma in women
Lauren Solomon, PhD, Research Fellow, Western University
CAAIF Research Grant
Estimating health state utility values for food allergy in Canada
Philippe Bégin, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, and Thomas Poder, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke
CAAIF Research Grant
Genetic variation in CRTh2 influences Th2 cell function and response to medication
Lisa Cameron, PhD, Associate professor, Western University
Allied Health Grant
Food allergy and anaphylaxis: a knowledge mobilization event
Rishma Chooniedass, RN, MN, CAE, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba
Allied Health Grant
Needs assessment for food allergy education of school-age students, families, teachers and school staff
Nancy Ross, RN, BN, CAE, Certified Asthma Education Nurse, Children’s Allergy and Asthma Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2016
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7th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Deconstructing the atopic march: The role of filaggrin in peanut allergy and allergic rhinitis
Anne Ellis, MD, Professor, Division Chair, Allergy & Immunology, Queens University
CAAIF Research Award
Effect of chronic exposure to air pollution on the airway and immune responses in a chronic model of asthma
Chung-Wai Chow, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health Division, Office of Global Public Health Education and Training, University of Toronto
CAAIF/AllerGen NCE Inc. Research Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy Research
Catherine Biggs, MD, Research Fellow, Allergy/Immunology Division at BC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia
Nicholas Jendzjowsky, PhD, Research Fellow, Hotchkiss Brian Institute, University of Calgary
CAAIF Marc Lucas Memorial Fund Grant
Cross-Canada Anaphylaxis Registry
Moshe Ben-Shoshan, MD, M.SC., Assistant Professor, Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, McGill University
2015
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CAAIF Research Award
Characterization of eosinophilia caused by a gain-of-function mutation in JAK 1
Dr. Stuart Turvey, University of British Columbia
2014
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6th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Mechanisms underlying peanut allergy and anaphylaxis
Drs. Manel Jordana and Susan Waserman, McMaster University
​2013​​
CAAIF Research Grant
Development of an education program for teens at risk for food-induced anaphylaxis
Dr. Allan Becker and Ms. Cathy Gillespie, University of Manitoba
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2012
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“Walk to Axe Anaphylaxis” Research Award for Anaphylaxis Research in Canada
Risk of anaphylaxis at time of allergenic food introduction in siblings of children with food allergy
Dre Anne Des Roches, Université de Montréal
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5th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Mechanisms underlying peanut allergy and anaphylaxis
Drs. Manel Jordana and Susan WasermanMcMaster University
2011
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4th Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Developmental Origins of Food Allergy: Role of Epigenetics and Regulatory T Cells
Dr. Anne Ellis, Queens University
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“Walk to Axe Anaphylaxis” Research Award for Anaphylaxis Research in Canada
Modulation of food-induced anaphylaxis by STAT6 inhibition beyond IgE
​Dr. Christine McCusker, McGill University
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CAAIF Research Grant
Association study of mitophagy in refractory asthma
Dr. Qutayba Hamid, McGill University
​2010
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Talecris Biotherapeutics/CAAIF Fellowship in Immunodeficiency and Immunomodulation
Dual function of stem cells used in the treatment of coronary heart disease
Dr. Phillippe Begin, Université de Montréal
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3rd Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
The effect of epinephrine on PAF signaling in human vascular smooth muscle cells
Dr. Peter Vadas, Division Head, St. Michael's Hospital
​2009
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2nd Annual Allergy/Asthma Information Association and CAAIF Award for Ontario Research in Food Allergy
Immunological pathways leading to peanut-induced anaphylaxis
Drs. Manel Jordana, and Susan Waserman, McMaster University
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CAAIF Research Grant
Filaggrin and Epidermal Differentiation Complex Gene Mutations in Peanut Allergy
Dr. Ann Clarke and Dr. Yuka Asai, McGill University
2008
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CAAIF Research Grant
T-regularoty function in children with food allergies
Dr. Bruce Mazer, McGill University
Allergy/Asthma Information Association-Atlantic Canada Allergy, CAAIF Award for Peanut Allergy Research in Canada
Filaggrin and epidermal differentiation complex gene mutations in peanut allergy
Dr. Ann Clarke and Dr. Yuka Asai, McGill University
2007
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Allergy/Asthma Information Association-CAAIF Grant
Nod-like receptors in the development of asthma using a murine model
Dr. Dana Philpott, University of Toronto
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​CAAIF Research Grant
Establishing a registry of persons with sesame allergy to further understand the diagnosis, impact and management of sesame allergy and estimate the rate of accidental exposure to sesame containing food
Dr. Marie-Noël Primeau, McGill University
Anaphylaxis Canada/CAAIF Grant
Impact of PAF receptor blockade in murine peanut-induced anaphylaxis
Dr. Manel Jordana, McMaster University
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Anaphylaxis Canada/CAAIF Grant
Is the prevalence of peanut allergy increasing? A five year follow-up on the prevalence of peanut in Montreal school children aged 5 to 9 years
Dr. Ann Clark, McGill University
Allergen/Bayer/CAAIF Clinical-Scientist Research Fellowship
Immunodeficiency and immunomodulation of allergic inflammation
Dr. Anne Ellis, Queens University
Bayer/Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)/CAAIF Research Grant
Caractérisation physiopathologique du déficit en récepteur de l’interféron gamma par l’étude nouveaux modèles murins
Dre Hélène Decaluwe, Université de Montréal
​2006
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​CAAIF Research Grant
Reproducibility of cell counts in nasal lavage: a comparison of pooled versus non-pooled naval lavage samples
Dr. Paul Keith, McMaster University
CAAIF Research Grant
Methacholine challenges in 7-9 year old children
Dr. Joel Liem, Windsor Allergy Asthma Education Centre
Bayer/CIHR/CAAIF Research Grant
Caractérisation physiopathologique du déficit en récepteur de l’interféron gamma par l’étude nouveaux modèles murins
Dre Hélène Decaluwe, Université de Montréal
2005
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​CAAIF Research Grant
Is large birth weight predictive of asthma risk
Dr. Teresa To, University of Toronto
Anaphylaxis Canada/CAAIF Research Grant
Peanut allergy vs clinical tolerance in young adults
Dr. Kent HayGlass, University of Manitoba
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Can the level of expression of immune-inflammatory genes and gene products in vitro help predict clinical responses to peanut?
Dr. Andrea Marrin, McMaster University
CAAIF/GlaxoSmithKline/ CIHR-Rx&D Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Is there an association between prematurity/birthweight and asthma?
Dr. Joel Liem, Windsor Allergy Asthma Education Centre
2004
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​CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Role of T cells in airway remodelling
Dr. Celine Bergeron, University of British Columbia
CAAIF/GlaxoSmithKline/ CIHR-Rx&D Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Characterization of the immunolomodulatory effects of intravenous immunoglobulin on the upper and lower airways in murine models of a pneumococcal pneumonia and sinusitis
Dr. Stephen Betschel, University of Toronto
2003
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​CAAIF Research Grant
The role of extra-cellular matrix proteins in leukotriene-primed airway smooth muscle migration
Dr. Parameswaran Nair, McMaster University
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Hemopoietic progenitors as predictors of atopy
Dr. Michael Cyr, McMaster University
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Differential expression and secretion of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in Th-1 and Th-2 cell subsets
Dr. Severine Letuve, McGill University
CAAIF/GlaxoSmithKline/ CIHR-Rx&D Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
“Can differences in the expression of immune-inflammatory genes and gene products in vitro help predict clinical responses to peanut?”
Dr. Ben Wong, McMaster University
2002
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​CAAIF Research Grant
Genetics of allergic rhinitis in a murine model: analysis of recombinant congenic strains and induction of the allergic phenotype
Dr. Christine McCusker, McGill University
CAAIF Research Grant
Differential expression of MMPs (metalloproteinases) by Th1 and Th2 cells role in preferential extravasation
Drs. Bouchaib Lamkhioued and Qutayba Hamid
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Gene therapy in allergic lung inflammation based on antisense to Syk kinase: mechanisms of action
Dr. Marina Ulanova, Lakehead University
CAAIF/GlaxoSmithKline/ CIHR-Rx&D Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
The role of chemokines in maintenance of established type 1 and type 2 cytokine responses to environmental antigens (allergens)
Dr. J. Darren Campbell
2001
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Clinical trial of immunotherapy with a candidate extract of non-ammoniated latex
Dre Marie-Nöel Primeau, McGill University
CAAIF/GlaxoSmithKline/ CIHR-Rx&D Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
IL-9 effects in eosinophils associated cytokine receptors (IL:-5, GM-CSF and IL_4)
Dr. Abdelilah Soussi Gounni, University of Manitoba
2000
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CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Local Isotype switching to IgE within nasal mucosa
Dr. Lisa Cameron, McGill University
CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
Modulation of apoptosis in human basophils vs eosinophils
Dr. Xueyan Zheng
1999
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CSACI/Merck Frosst Research Fellowship in the Immunology of Respiratory Diseases
The role of site specific antigen sensitization on the development of allergic rhinitis: a murine model
Dr. Christine McCusker, McGill University
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1998
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CAAIF/Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Fellowship
Dr. Adelle Atkinson
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1997
CAAIF/Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Fellowship
Dr. David Fischer, University of Western Ontario
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CAAIF/Glaxo Wellcome Clinical Fellowship
Dr. Kingsley Lee, University of Manitoba