Clinical Development Day
Washington, D.C. | October 28-29, 2026 | Event is by invitation only
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All
Translating Food Allergy Heterogeneity into Better Trials and Care
Join leaders across the food allergy community for a thoughtful conversation about the many ways food allergy affects patients—and how research can help shape more personalized, equitable care.
Food allergy is deeply personal, and no two patient experiences are exactly alike. Symptoms, severity, triggers, treatment response, and daily life can vary widely from one person to the next. As the field moves toward more personalized approaches, FARE’s Clinical Development Day offers a dedicated space to explore what these differences mean for research, clinical trials, and patient care.
This invitation-only gathering will bring together researchers, clinicians, industry innovators, government funders and regulators, and cross-sector leaders for meaningful discussion, shared learning, and collaboration. Together, participants will consider how biology, lived experience, and social factors can inform more precise, inclusive, and compassionate approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Why food allergy can look different across patients, families, and communities
- How endotypes, phenotypes, and treatment response can inform better clinical trials
- How patient-centered outcomes and lived experience can strengthen research and care
- Ways to improve equity, representation, and access across the food allergy landscape
- Opportunities to translate precision medicine insights into real-world clinical practice
By bringing diverse perspectives together, this event is designed to spark conversation, build connections, and help move the field beyond one-size-fits-all thinking—toward a future where food allergy care is more responsive to each patient’s needs.
Why attend?
- Hear from leaders helping shape the future of food allergy research and care
- Explore how patient differences can inform better clinical trials, outcomes, and treatment approaches
- Connect with peers and partners across research, clinical care, industry, and government
- Contribute to a shared conversation about more personalized, equitable, and patient-centered care
What to expect
- Thoughtful presentations and moderated discussion
- Opportunities for connection, conversation, and collaboration
- Cross-sector perspectives from research, clinical care, industry, and government
- A focused setting designed to encourage shared learning and practical next steps
Clinical Development Day Co-Chairs
Sarita Patil, MD
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
Stephen Tilles, MD
Research and Strategic Innovation Advisor, FARE
Yamini Virkud, MD, MA, MPH
Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Preliminary Agenda
Agenda details are subject to change as the program is finalized.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. ET
- Cocktail Reception: Connect with fellow attendees and speakers in an informal setting.
- Dinner & Opening Remarks: Enjoy dinner while hearing opening remarks and perhaps a featured presentation
- Dessert Reception: Continue conversations and build connections after dinner.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET
- Breakfast & Networking: Breakfast will be provided on site, with time to connect before the day begins.
- Welcome Remarks: Set the stage for the day’s conversations and shared goals.
- Scientific Sessions & Moderated Discussion: Explore emerging science, patient-centered research priorities, and opportunities to improve clinical trials and care.
- Lunch: Lunch will be provided on site, with time for informal discussion and connection.
- Collaborative Discussion & Next Steps: Identify opportunities to translate insights into action across research, clinical care, industry, and regulation.
- Closing Reflections: Close the event with key takeaways and a shared look ahead.
Venue & Host Hotel
The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington D.C., 20036
(202) 483-6000
Conference guests are invited to stay at The Dupont Circle, a stylish hotel located in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood. The hotel offers contemporary comfort, convenient access to the Dupont Circle Metro station, on-site dining, and an inviting home base for event attendees during their stay in the nation’s capital.
FARE is committed to creating a welcoming environment. Please contact FARE’s Research team with any accessibility, dietary, or accommodation questions.
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