J. Andrew Bird

J. Andrew Bird, M.D. is a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and serves as Director of the Food Allergy Center at Children’s Medical Center. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating life-threatening food allergies through clinical research, particularly novel immunotherapies like epicutaneous and oral immunotherapy. He has received numerous accolades including the Howard Gittis Memorial Award and multiple recognitions in D Magazine's Best Doctors and Texas Monthly Super Doctors lists.

• Medical Degree: University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio
• Pediatrics Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
• Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
• Clinical Research Fellowship: Duke University (under Dr. Wesley Burks)

Dr. Bird’s research spans food allergy diagnostics, immunotherapy mechanisms, and pandemic-era allergy management. His publications highlight advancements in epicutaneous immunotherapy for peanut allergy, FPIES protocols, and allergen cross-contamination analysis. Recent studies emphasize metabolomic insights into FPIES pathogenesis and long-term safety of peanut allergen powder-dnfp. He actively contributes to clinical guidelines for food allergy challenges and policy frameworks for epinephrine access.

Scientific Awards:

• Howard Gittis Memorial Award (AAA)
• D Magazine's Best Doctors (2014, 2016-18, 2020-23)
• Texas Monthly Super Doctor (2012-23)

Dr. Bird leads clinical trials at UT Southwestern, including studies on peanut and egg immunotherapy, and collaborates with national allergy research networks. His work bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world applications, focusing on reducing food allergy burdens through innovative therapies and public health initiatives.