EMJ Podcast | Quickfire & Deep Dive
In this series, host Saranya Ravindran explores the evolving landscape of paediatric food allergy with Helen Brough, from early prevention and peanut introduction to the science of immune tolerance and skin barrier health. Drawing on landmark trials and real-world clinical experience, it examines advances in immunotherapy, emerging biomarkers, and the practical challenges families face. The series also tackles gaps in care, clinical misconceptions, and inequalities in access, offering a forward-looking perspective on how research, guidelines, and innovation are shaping the future of allergy prevention and treatment.
Speaker Bio:
Helen Brough is a Professor of Paediatric Allergy at King’s College London, and a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at Evelina London Children’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK. She has contributed to landmark studies including LEAP, EAT, and ProNuts, and her work focuses on the prevention and management of food allergies, helping to shape international guidelines and clinical practice.
