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Research

Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA)

AIFA has been established by ASCIA to fund allergy and immunology research. We ensure that 100% of AIFA donations and sponsorships go directly to AIFA grants, which have funded 27 research projects since 2015. www.allergyimmunology.org.au/projects   Donate to AIFA at www.allergyimmunology.org.au/donate  

National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE)

The NACE Postgraduate Research Scholarship program is being established to train and mentor Australia's next generation of allergy experts.  NACE PhD Scholarships have been offered in drug, food, insect and respiratory allergy research. www.nace.org.au/research/phd-opportunities

Centre for Food Allergy Research (CFAR)

The CFAR website https://www.cfar.org.au/ lists studies that are currently accepting participants in Australia. 

CIRCA

CIRCA is an Australasian  Garvan-led collaboration of medical and scientific professionals that investigates the genetic causes of rare immune diseases.. The mission of CIRCA is to understand the genetic causes of immunological diseases in individual patients. These findings are used to help improve outcomes for patients, their families and other individuals with similar immune diseases. https://www.garvan.org.au/research/collaborative-programs/circa/about

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) Rapeseed Survey

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved the sale of rapeseed protein isolate as a novel food but it has not yet in the food supply. Rapeseed protein isolate can be used as a replacement for animal and plant proteins and may be used in a wide range of foods. It can contain brown mustard or proteins related to mustard, and therefore may be a risk to mustard-allergic individuals. FSANZ is currently undertaking a short baseline survey to determine the prevalence of mustard allergy in the Australian and New Zealand populations and would like your input. Please complete the survey here

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) Study

Griffith University are examining the effect of a new treatment in helping to reduce symptoms of eosinophilic oesophagitis. The trial is looking for adults across Australia and involves taking a new gel-based supplement for 12 weeks and monitoring participant symptoms. By taking part participants will have the opportunity to be involved in the latest research for eosinophilic oesophagitis. Read more here

Please contact Rebecca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0422 381 424 for further information.

People with dry eyes and autoimmune conditions needed for study

People aged 18 years or older who have dry eyes and an autoimmune condition are needed for a research study that is investigating a new dry eye treatment. Eligible participants will undergo eye test procedures at 7 study visits on 7 separate days, over about 16 weeks. Participants will receive one of three eye drop products to be used twice a day for up to 85 days, to evaluate their safety and efficacy. Each visit will take up to 2 hours at the University of Melbourne. Participants will receive a $100 Coles Myer gift voucher for each visit attended (maximum total reimbursement: $700).

This study has been approved by The University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (ID #27779).

Enquiries: Senuri Karunaratne (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Anna Lee (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Babyscreen+: genomic newborn screening in Victoria 

Share your knowledge and expertise through 30-minute interviews to help shape the future of genomic newborn screening in Victoria.

The BabyScreen+ study is investigating the best way to deliver a genomic newborn screening program to all babies in Victoria. We want to understand the acceptability of models of genomic newborn screening amongst health professionals whose clinical practice may be impacted by the results of this screening.

We would like to invite paediatricians, specialists, and general practitioners to take part in a 30-minute interview by phone or videoconference. To participate in an interview, please email Nathasha at:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Nathasha will organise a time for the interview and share the participant information statement.

This study has received ethical approval from the Royal Children’s Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC Project Number: 91500).

APDS1, APDS2 and APDS-Like (PTEN variants) Case Series

An Australian case series is being developed by Dr Lucinda Berglund and Dr Alisa Kane on patients with genetically proven Activated PI3K Delta Syndrome (APDS) type 1 or 2, or a PTEN variant with immunodeficiency (APDS-Like),

The plan for the case series is to publish it in collaboration with all the participants (i.e. everyone who recruits their patients) and in doing so to help provide supportive evidence for the application for a new treatment to be approved by the TGA in Australia, and therefore accessible for these patients if needed. Participation in the case series involves completion of a survey about clinical manifestations, and an option for further blood tests including detailed immunophenotyping.

For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SANOFI AUSTRALIA atopic dermatitis (eczema) research

Sanofi Austraia clinical trials in atopic dermatitis are listed here.

GA²LEN ADCARE HCP questionnaire about treating pregnant patients with Atopic Dermatitis

The treatment of atopic dermatitis during pregnancy remains a challenge for clinicians, especially when systemic agents are required. In order to better understand real world practices in regard to systemic treatment of choice for atopic dermatitis during pregnancy, GA²LEN ADCARE invites you to participate in a short questionnaire study directed at physicians. If you agree to participate, we would like you and other physicians at your centre to complete a short survey (5 minutes) regarding your experience treating pregnant women with atopic dermatitis, your systemic treatment of choice during pregnancy and the side-effects your patients experienced using the chosen medication. All replies are anonymous.

All physicians treating patients with atopic dermatitis, including pregnant patients, are eligible to participate in this study. This study was approved by the International Steering Committee of GA²LEN ADCARE.. Please use this link to complete this quick questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PREG-AD

VALUE-Ig

A team of researchers at Monash University has received MRFF funding to undertake an economic evaluation of the use of immunoglobulin (Ig) in a range of patient cohorts including blood cancer, solid organ transplant, myasthenia gravis, and primary immunodeficiencies. For the primary immunodeficiency (PID) cohort the team aims to use routine collected administrative data to determine the reduction in the risk of infection for patients receiving Ig compared to no Ig. The researchers are looking for clinicians with relevant experience in treating PID patients with Ig to contribute expert clinical advice to the research team.

Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

https://www.monash.edu/business/che/our-research/project-showcase/all-projects/economic-modelling-of-health-policies-and-technologies/evidence-synthesis-to-inform-the-optimal-use-of-immunoglobulin-the-value-ig-study

CHOICE Allergen Immunotherapy Study 

CHOICE - “Criteria Used by Health Professionals on the Selection of Allergen Immunotherapy in Real Clinical Practice: an international E-survey”.
 

The CHOICE study coordinators are looking for clinicians to join them in an international multi-center academic project (CHOICE) that looks at factors that drives the prescription of allergen immunotherapy in real-life clinical settings.

To be a part of this project, they require clinicians to complete a quick 10-minute web-based survey about current practice when prescribing allergen immunotherapy and also a short questionnaire for each patient that you are prospectively planning to commence on allergen immunotherapy.

For further information go to: https://www.allergy.org.au/about-ascia/info-updates/choice-allergen-immunotherapy-study

 

Ocular Allergy Interviews

A research team at Deakin University are currently conducting a research project that is part of a PhD which aims to interview health practitioners on their attitudes, perspectives, experiences, and influences regarding Ocular Allergy (OA). This study has received Deakin University Ethics Approval (reference number: SEBE-2022-73).

You are eligible to take part in this study if you are an Allergist, who is AHPRA registered, practicing in Australia and fluent in English. However, if you are in this health field but are not fully qualified (i.e. students, interns, residents, registrars, and/or in training), then you are ineligible.

If you agree to be involved, the researchers will organise a day and time with you personally to be interviewed via Zoom. This will be a maximum of 60 minutes. This will be audio recorded – video is not required.

Participation is confidential and voluntary. You are under no obligation to take part.

If you are interested and would like to receive a copy of the Plain Language Statement, or further information, please contact [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.]or [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.].

Seasonal Hay fever (Allergic Rhinitis) Study

There is a clinical study for an investigational nasal spray which is being investigated for the reduction of symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis). The nasal spray is drug-free, and all ingredients of the formulation are well-established and generally recognized as safe.

If the study is of interest to you, please register your details at:

VIC (Camberwell)  - https://emeritusresearch.com/allergicrhinitis/#AllergicRhinitis

NSW (Darlinghurst) - https://www.holdsworthhouse.com.au/study/allergic-rhinitis/

QLD (Fortitude Valley) - https://www.holdsworthhouse.com.au/study/allergic-rhinitis/

Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Trial for People Over 16 Years

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is recruiting to an Australia-first research trial to help people over 16 years of age, who are living with peanut allergy. We are investigating the effectiveness of combining omalizumab with peanut oral immunotherapy in improving safety and tolerability of peanut immunotherapy in adults. This will not cure peanut allergy, but aims to improve safety and quality of life for those living with peanut allergy into adulthood.

We are seeking participants who are:
-           over the age of 16 and have peanut allergy
-           have not been admitted to ICU for a peanut reaction in the last 5 years
-           not lactating, pregnant or planning pregnancy 
-           and able to commit to 18 study visits over 12 months (7 of the visits take between 4 to 6 hours) 

Prospective participants and their referrers can contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Include your phone number and the best time for a member of the study team to contact you. Information can also be found at https://www.svhs.org.au/research-education/participating-in-research-trials/peanut-allergy-immunotherapy-trial

Content updated February 2024