Preparing for College and Managing Food Allergies

The Food Allergy Center at MGfC hosted a panel discussion about transitioning to college while managing food allergies.

Moderators

• Sarita Patil, MD
  Allergist, Massachusetts General Hospital
• Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD
  Pediatric Allergist, MGfC
  Director, MGfC Food Allergy Center

Panelists

• Yamini Virkud, MA, MD, MPH
  Pediatric Allergist, UNC Chapel Hill
• Lisa Stieb, RN
  Food Allergy Nurse, MGfC
• Maria Theodorakakis, PhD
  Psychologist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, MGfC
• Crista Martin
  Director for Strategic Initiatives, Harvard University Dining Services
• Karen Jew, MS, RD, LDN
  Registered Dietitian, Harvard University Dining Services
• Sam Levitt
  College student

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