The session will provide an update on hygiene hypothesis in 2021 and describe studies correlating environment with Type 2 immune response.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe how studies on Amish and Hutterite children contributed to our understanding of the asthma-protective 'farm effect'
- Provide an update on the hygiene hypothesis
- Describe the role of environment in the development of atopic disease
Moderator Introduction
Angela Haczku, MD PhD
UC Davis
T-Cell Phenotypes and Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) Correlations in Amish and Hutterite Children
Anne Sperling
University of Chicago
Hygiene Hypothesis: Where Do We Stand in 2021?
Donata Vercelli, MD
The University of Arizona
Immune Development and Environment: Can We Intervene to Reduce Risk of Allergic Diseases?
Christine Cole Johnson, PhD MPH FAAAAI
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