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Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Michigan Conference
Problem-Solving Challenges. Supporting Professionals. Celebrating Progress. Sharing Expertise.


Saturday, August 6, 2016
8:00am to 1:30pm EDT                       
Check-In & Exhibits open at 7:30am EDT


The Kensington Hotel
3500 South State Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan  


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

7:30am - 8:00am: Check-In & Visit Exhibitors

8:00am - 8:10am: Welcome & Introduction

8:10am - 9:15am
: Epidemiology of Food Allergy & Clinical Implications
Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Northwestern Medicine
Director, Food Allergy Outcomes Research Program, Northwestern Medicine
Attending Physician, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

9:15am - 9:45am: Daily Food Allergy Management & Ramifications of the Diagnosis
Anne F. Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C

Director, Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Michigan Association
Food Allergy Specialty Nurse
Faculty, Spring Arbor University
Candidate, MS in Health Education & Health Promotion


9:45am - 10:30am: School Food Allergy Management: Collaboration between Clinical Teams, School Staff & Family
Olga Kagan, MS, RN

Candidate, PhD in Nursing, Molloy College
Consultant & Advocate, Food Allergy

10:30am - 10:45am: FARE: Mission & Future Directions
Lynn M. Heun
National Director of Education Initiatives, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

10:45am - 11:00am: Mid-Morning Break & Visit Exhibitors

11:00am - 11:40am
: Food Allergy Resources for Families

Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc

Allergist, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Voluntary Instructor of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital
Co-Founder & Content Creator, AllergyHome.org

(joining via teleconference from Boston)


11:40am - 12:05pm: Update on MASN Recommendations for School Management of Anaphylaxis
Evilia Jankowski, MSA, BSN, RN

President, Michigan Association of School Nurses

12:05pm - 12:30pm: University Food Allergy Management
Lindsay Haas, MPH, RD

Culinary and Nutrition Support Specialist
University of Michigan Dining Services


12:30pm - 1:10pm: Food Allergy, Asthma & Atopic Dermatitis: Connections & Management
Tara Shankar, MD

Allergist, Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor

1:10pm - 1:15pm
: Closing

1:15pm - 1:30pm
: Visit Exhibitors & Receive Certificates

PLEASE NOTE
  • This conference is for adults only.
  • Conference content focuses on IgE mediated food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis and not other forms of adverse reactions to foods.
  • Lunch will not be provided. The mid-morning break will include beverages and fruit. This event may also include food allergy friendly product samples. However, if you have diagnosed food allergies, please remember to read all ingredient labels and consume any product samples off-site at home.
  • Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne out of courtesy to audience members with these sensitivities.
  • Exhibit tables open at 7:30am EDT. Representatives from organizations and companies will display information about their programs, services and/or products for those managing food allergies.
  • The Grande Ballroom will be air-conditioned at a level pre-set by the hotel therefore please consider bringing a sweater if you get cold easily in air-conditioned settings.
MORE CONFERENCE INFORMATION
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CONTACT EMAIL
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Page last reviewed and updated: May 13, 2016




This project was made possible through a community award from Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). 

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