News Briefs

FDA Committee Votes to Approve SLIT Treatments
An advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently voted to approve two sublingual immunotherapy products. Read more »

You Are Invited to the 2014 ARTrust™ Benefit and Second Annual ARTrust 5K Run/Walk
Support A/I education and research by joining your colleagues at the 2014 ARTrust Benefit and the Second Annual ARTrust 5K Run/Walk. Read more »

New Members Elected to the AAAAI Board of Directors
The 2014 election results are in. Find out who will serve on the AAAAI Board of Directors. Read more »

In Memory of Burton Zweiman, MD, FAAAAI
Dr. Zweiman, who served as AAAAI President and was a former Editor of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, recently passed away. Read more »

Reminder: Practice Parameter Draft Open for Comments
A new practice parameter draft on management of acute loss of asthma control in the yellow zone is open for comments until January 15. Find out how to offer your feedback. Read more »

A Message from the JCAAI President: Sign Up for Part II of the JCAAI ICD-10 Webinar
Help prepare for the switch to ICD-10 by attending Part II of the JCAAI's webinar on January 21. Read more »

Register for the 2014 ACAAI/AAAAI Certification/Maintenance of Certification Board Review Course
The 2014 Board Review Course will be held April 24-27 in Chicago. Reserve your spot by January 20 and receive the discounted registration rate. Read more »

Volunteer Faculty: Register to Use the AAAAI’s Core Curriculum
AAAAI members who are volunteer faculty can use the AAAAI’s core curriculum to offer an allergy/immunology elective to residents and medical students. Read more »

New Choosing Wisely® Module Available in the AAAAI Continuing Education Center
As part of the AAAAI’s participation in the ABIM Foundation’s Choosing Wisely initiative, a new online module available in the AAAAI Continuing Education Center reviews effective patient communication skills. Read more »

PCORI Announces Asthma Grant Recipients
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) recently announced the recipients of its grant to fund research that examine strategies to reduce asthma disparities. Two applications that received an AAAAI letter of support were selected. Read more »

2015 Honorary Awards Nominations Due January 14
The AAAAI Annual Meeting Awards Subcommittee is seeking nominations for the 2015 Honorary Awards. There are only a few days left to submit recommendations of deserving colleagues. Read more »

January 15 is the Last Day to Submit Plenary Proposals for the 2015 Annual Meeting
Now is your chance to submit proposals for plenary sessions at the 2015 Annual Meeting. All plenary proposals are due by January 15. Read more »

2014 Dues Are Now Overdue
You risk a lapse in your benefits if you haven’t renewed your AAAAI membership for the 2014 year. Read more »

View This Month’s Top Jobs in the AAAAI Career Connections Center
Browse the latest allergy/immunology openings from top employers in the AAAAI’s Career Connections Center. Read more »