CSACI

XXVI World Congress of Asthma (Vancouver, BC)
2023-07-08 08:00 - 2023-07-10 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 Mackay Ave., Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H2W7, Canada
Welcome Letter from the Presidents

Dear colleagues and friends,
It is our privilege and honor to welcome you to participate in the 26th World Congress of Asthma – WCA-2023 GAA-Interasma, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada.
The World Congress of Asthma brings together specialists, physicians, and healthcare professionals from all over the world to share valuable scientific knowledge on asthma and related conditions.
WCA has been a unique opportunity to exchange on current issues on asthma, offering and outstanding scientific program, including presentations by world-renowned speakers. The 26th World Congress of Asthma – WCA-2023 GAA-Interasma, Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, Vancouver, Canada, will continue its tradition of excellence and you are welcome to take part to this unique world event.
GAA-INTERASMA presence after 65 years of uninterrupted education in the field of asthma, making it the most important international asthma and related diseases organization in the world, as well as a reference organization particularly for primary care physicians, specialists, healthcare providers and medical students.
Sincerely,

PROF. FULVIO BRAIDO

President, GAA-INTERASMA

In Memorium – Richard Warrington
2023-06-24 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
May 4, 1943 – December 23, 2022
Dr. Richard J. Warrington MB, BS, PhD, FRCPC(C) FAAAAI
Professor Emeritus, University of Manitoba

After a rich and full life dedicated to public service and research, Dr. Richard J. Warrington died unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2022, in Winnipeg, MB, at the age of 79 yrs. The many people whom he touched in his life will remember his intelligence, humility, mentorship, kindness, humour, and empathy. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Ella Warrington of Rushden, England, he is survived by his wife of 19 years, Olivia (nee Sigfusson); his children, James, Stuart (Yumi), and David; stepsons Murray, and Thor (Janna); and his grandson Liam and step-granddaughter Britta. Richard was a loving father and grandfather and a dedicated and loving husband.
Dr. Warrington was professor of internal medicine, headed the section of allergy and clinical immunology for 39 years. He conducted groundbreaking research, published more than 220 articles and abstracts in refereed journals, and had a stellar record of teaching and service.
Warrington was a research grant reviewer for 14 national councils and research foundations and a member of 18 national and international committees and boards.
He served as examiner, chief examiner and vice-chair in clinical immunology and allergy for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His UM roles included directing the rheumatic disease unit research laboratory.
Further to his experience and leadership roles, Dr. Warrington was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology Journal in 2004 and remained in that position until his death. He became President of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI) in 2008 and subsequently was elected the first Honorary Member. He received numerous honours for his distinguished record of achievement and professional service, including the Jerry Dolovich Award for contributions in allergy and clinical immunology in Canada.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 24th in Winnipeg, Manitoba for Dr. Warrington in light of his recent passing December 23rd, 2022. The service will take place at the All Saints Anglican Church, 521 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB, with reception to follow. Time is to be determined at a later date.

Challenging Allergy – Drug Hypersensitivity Symposium 2023
2023-05-19 08:00 - 2023-05-20 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
This hybrid event features leaders in drug allergy across multiple disciplines (dermatology, allergy, immunology, infectious diseases and perioperative medicine). The program focuses on antimicrobial allergy, perioperative allergy, vaccine allergy and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) relevant to a range of specialist physicians and pharmacists. The small conference format will allow for interaction with leading experts in the field, networking and practical case discussion/skills sessions. Limited spaces are available, so please register, as previous years have reached capacity early.
Registration opened on the 30th of Jan, 2023 and will close on the 5th of May, 2023. The full program and further details can be found at: https://antibioticallergy.org.au/symposium-%23dhs2023. Please note that the schedule illustrates the times in Melbourne, Australia.Registration is via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/challenging-allergy-drug-hypersensitivity-symposium-2023-tickets-524007790407. There is currently a discounted registration available for fellows.
We look forward to seeing you in person or virtually at #DHS2023 in May!
Kind regards,
Ana Copaescu MD FRCP
Ph.D. Candidate | Department of Medicine | University of Melbourne
Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research | Austin Health | Australia
A/Prof Jason Trubiano BBiomedSci MBBS (Hons) FRACP Ph.D. FAAAAI SpecCertClinLead
Head of Drug and Antibiotic Allergy Services & Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research
NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow (Dpt. Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne)
P: +6139496676 (PA Sharon Hankinson) | F: +61394966677
www.austin.org.au, www.antibioticallergy.org.au

CSACI Food Ladder Safety Webinar
2023-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Join us for the Food Ladder Safety Webinar May 2nd @ 7:30 PM EDT
SPEAKERS:

Dr. Samira Jeimy (London, ON) Dr. Tim Vander Leek (Edmonton, AB) Dr. Tiffany Wong (Vancouver, BC)

Moderated by Dr. Victoria Cook (Victoria, BC)

Perioperative Anaphylaxis Webinar
2022-11-22 19:30 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Peter Cooke (Auckland, NZ)
Dr. Cooke is an anaesthesiologist in Auckland, New Zealand. He has joint responsibility for the Auckland Anaesthetic Allergy Clinic in conjunction with the Department of Immunology. The clinic investigates suspected perioperative reactions and receives 100 referrals per year. Peter was one of the founding members of the Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group and he is convinced that the development of an international network will assist scientific progress in this subject area.
Dr. Sarah Greene (Sydney, AU)
Dr Sarah Green is an anaesthetist in Sydney in mixed public and private practice. She represents the perioperative allergy service at Royal North Shore Hospital, with which she’s been closely involved since 2012. “The work interest that gets me out of bed every day is patient care and interaction; people vary so much, so it’s never dull to me. Outside of work I love visual arts, live music and theatre consumed with friends, family and good food.”
Dr. Ghislaine Isabwe (Montreal, QC)
Dr. Isabwe is Assistant Professor of Medicine at McGill University, Division of Allergy and Clinical immunology, Department of Medicine at McGill University Health Center in Montreal. She did a Clinical Research Fellowship in Drug Hypersensitivity and Desensitization especially to Chemotherapeutic and Biologic agents, at Harvard Medical School (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) in Boston, USA. Her main clinical and research interests are to understand the mechanisms of drug allergies, predisposing factors, tools used for investigation, methods of safe re-exposure and the impact of drug testing on quality of life.
Dr. Juan Ruiz (Vancouver, BC)
Dr. Juan Ruiz graduated from the Allergy and Immunology program at the University of British Columbia. His clinical interests include immunology, drug allergies, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and peri-operative anaphylaxis. He is the director of the Peri-Operative Anaphylaxis Clinic (POAC) at Vancouver General Hospital. Recently, he joined St. Paul’s Hospital and started a multidisciplinary clinic with ENT to serve patients with aspirin allergy and nasal polyposis.
Moderated by: Dr. Ana Copaescu, (Montreal, QC)
Members only, Zoom links provided by email.
More information to follow soon. See you then!

ALLERGY UPDATE
2022-11-19 | Pan Pacific Toronto Hotel, 900 York Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pan Pacific Hotel, 900 York Mills Road, Toronto – November 19, 2022

FIT Retreat
2022-11-18 - 2022-11-20
Toronto, ON – Nov. 18 – 20, 2022

Infant Allergen Feeding and Infant OIT
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speakers: Dr. Lianne Soller – November 15 @ 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Members only, Zoom links provided by email.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis in Management of Food Allergy
2022-11-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Markus Shaker – November 2 @ 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Members only, Zoom links provided by email.

Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrew Menzies-Gow – November 2 @ 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Members only, Zoom links provided by email.

Discussion: RFP Process and Outcome for IVIG
2022-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speakers: Whitney Goulstone from Immunity Canada and TBD from Canadian Blood Services – November 1 @ 7:30 PM Eastern Time
Members only, Zoom links provided by email.

Canadian Rhinology Working Group Consensus Statement - Biologic Therapies for Chronic Rhinusitis
2022-10-25 19:30 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Andrew Thamboo – October 25 @ 7:30 PM Eastern Time

Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome
2022-10-19 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Isabel Skypala – October 19 @ 7:00 PM Eastern Time
