Glasgow residents will get the chance to learn how allergies
are changing in a warming world, as the city hosts a free event focused on
allergy care as part of an international conference.
The Clinical Allergy Village, being held at the Glasgow Science
Centre, from June 13–16, is part of the EAACI Congress
2025 – which is expected to attract 7,500 allergy and immunology
professionals, from around 100 countries, to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
Open to the public, students, and healthcare professionals,
the village will offer live demonstrations on allergy testing and emergency
response techniques. Visitors will take part in medical simulations and discover
how doctors diagnose and treat allergic conditions.
The role of climate change, such as the lengthening of
pollen seasons, in conditions such as asthma, hay fever, eczema, and even food
allergies will be a theme of this year’s congress.
“The EAACI Congress is much more than an annual meeting – it
is a vital convergence point for the global allergy and immunology community,” said
María Torres, EAACI president.
“It is where scientific boundaries are challenged, knowledge
is translated into practice, and collaboration drives innovation. By fostering
dialogue across disciplines and regions, we accelerate progress for patients
and shape a more resilient, sustainable future for healthcare.”
The annual meeting – organised by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical
Immunology – is among the world’s most influential scientific events in its
field.
While the scientific sessions take place at the SEC, the
inclusion of a public event like the village signals a broader mission to
connect research with public healthcare.
Kathleen Warden, director of conference sales at the SEC,
said: “We’re proud to welcome EAACI 2025 to Glasgow for the first time. This is
a prime example of how major international events can leave a positive legacy –
not just economically, but by engaging communities on critical health issues,
including the wider health effects of climate change.”
The congress is expected to generate £27m for Glasgow’s
economy.
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James Lancaster
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