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Parents Fund £10m Prize to Create Allergy-Free Future
1 Jun
Summary
- A £10 million prize is established for allergy research.
- The prize aims to create a future free from food allergies.
- Funding targets research into preventing allergies in the first 1000 days.
A significant £10 million prize has been launched in the UK, dedicated to finding solutions for food allergies. This initiative, named Natasha's Prize, is funded by the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in July 2016 after an allergic reaction to sesame seeds in a baguette. Their foundation aims to "create a future without allergies," representing the largest such fund in the UK.
The research will focus on the crucial first 1,000 days from conception, identified as a key window for preventing allergies. Scientists globally will be invited to apply from June 1, with successful applicants collaborating on innovative prevention strategies. The foundation plans to announce funded projects by June 1, 2027, with backing for five years.
This prize aims to "galvanise the best science to stop food allergy before it starts," offering hope to millions affected worldwide. Dame Maggie Aderin, an ambassador for the prize, highlighted its potential to drastically improve the lives of future generations by preventing allergies from birth.
