The American Association of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (AACIA): Historical Significance and Contributions
The AACIA was instrumental in advocating for and helping to establish a separate certifying board in allergy and immunology.
Five things you should know about the College website
There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there.
ACAAI FIT Bowl
The ACAAI Fit Bowl is patterned after a popular TV quiz show. Teams representing programs from all over North America compete for the coveted FIT Bowl trophy. …
FIT Bowl, 2010-2019
Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2010-2019.
FIT Bowl, 2020-2029
Here are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2020-2029.
FIT Bowl, 2000-2009
Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 2000-2009.
FIT Bowl, 1992-1999
Below are the winning programs and teams of the annual ACAAI FIT Bowls between the years 1992-1999.
Legacy of Congressman George Miller O’Brien: Advocate for the Patient with Asthma and Allergic Disease
Mr. O’Brien had a deep-rooted commitment to the support of research in the field of allergic diseases, and helped to establish CIRIDs.
A glimpse into the future
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve been doing a lot of looking back. During our 50th anniversary, we asked College members what they thought the futur…
From Benadryl to biologics: 75 years of advancements in allergy
Since the College began, there have been a lot of changes in the way we treat allergies and asthma. “When Benadryl hit the market in 1946, many assumed it woul…
Step back in time with us to see what allergy practice looked like in 1942
The College is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and we’d like to take you on a walk down memory lane. Step into our time machine and travel back to 1942, the …
Three generations of allergists
As the College celebrates its 75th anniversary, we want to celebrate the people who helped shape the organization. In examining some of those who were “first g…
Our first thirty years of Annual Meetings
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we’ve been reflecting on the College’s rich history. Since the College was founded in 1942, our Annual Scientif…
Why was Jonas Salk, MD at our 1971 Annual Scientific Meeting?
Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Frank T. Perkins, and Dr. Roderick Murray As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we’ve rediscovered some interesting tidbits about the activ…
Bernard Halpern, MD – a friend of the College, discovered one of the first antihistamines
Dr. Bernard Halpern & Professor P. Portier, co-discoverer of anaphylaxis, at the 1958 International Association of Allergology meeting in Paris. In 1942, p…
Want your Rx straight up or on the rocks?
As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we want to look back at some of the medicines available before and during our early years. A lot has changed – from the d…
75 years of cha-cha-cha-changes
Our print newsletter has changed a lot over the years – from simple typeset pages to a rich, colorful experience. For our 75th anniversary, we collected a samp…
