Dr. Maria José Torres, head of the allergy service of HRU Malaga, new president of EAACI

VALENCIA, Spain, June 4, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The closing ceremony of the EAACI 2024 Congress, a forum of experts in the field of allergy and immunology from countries around the world, took place. Dr. Maria José Torres, Professor of Medicine and Head of the Allergology Service at the Regional University Hospital of Malagatook the reins into his own hands new EAACI President; He is the first Spanish professional to hold this position.

In his speech at today’s Monday plenary session entitled “Drug allergies: today and tomorrow.” That Dr. Torres stressed that “Drug allergies place a huge burden on the healthcare system and, in some cases, pose a threat to the patient’s life.”

In recent years, interest in the development of predictive models for stratifying the risk of allergy in patients has increased significantly. “It is very important to continue research and work towards creating effective precision medicine,” points to Dr. Torres.

Dr. Yoana Agachewho presides over EAACI Research and Outreach Committee (ROC), details that “Given that allergic diseases and asthma are prototypical environmental diseases, Planetary Health is another key feature of the EAACI research program.”

The main tasks of the Russian Orthodox Church include “An exchange platform for scientists through the EAACI Research Network, a space where they formulate guidelines and quality criteria, develop a variety of educational programs and guarantee professional development opportunities through collaboration with junior members of EAACI and other interested parties.” “, dot.

ERN (EAACI Research Network) aims to identify and coordinate allergy and asthma research in Europe. “It currently includes almost 100 institutions from Europe and the world. “It should shape the future of allergy and asthma research in Europe, encourage synergy and collaboration, reduce duplication of effort and identify gaps and priorities that require attention from funding agencies,”

concludes Ioana Agache.

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