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John Kuster, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Allergy & Immunology at Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as Assistant Program Director of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship. He is affiliated with the Section of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology and is actively involved in clinical care, research, and medical education.
Education:
- BA, McGill University (2006)
- MA, Boston University School of Medicine (2011)
- MD, St. George's University School of Medicine (2017)
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2020)
- Fellowship, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Yale School of Medicine (2022)
Research Interests:
Dr. Kuster focuses on allergic diseases and immune system disorders, including food allergies (especially peanut and penicillin), drug allergy de-labeling, primary immunodeficiencies, and immune responses during infections such as COVID-19. His work integrates clinical observation with translational research to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Publication Trends:
His recent publications highlight his expertise in penicillin allergy de-labeling using clinical decision tools like PEN-FAST, immune dysregulation in rare diseases such as STING-associated vasculopathy, and the impact of immune markers on outcomes in patients with primary immunodeficiency during the pandemic. His work often employs multicenter studies, latent class analysis, and clinical decision-making frameworks.
Scientific Contributions:
- Key contributor to research on genetic variants of uncertain significance in inborn errors of immunity
- Active participant in studies on vaccine-related allergic reactions
- Advocate for improved utilization of skin testing in low-risk penicillin allergy
Advising and Grants:
While no formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text, Dr. Kuster collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Jason Kwah, Junghee Shin, and Florence Hsu, indicating a strong team-based research approach. His role as Assistant Program Director suggests active involvement in mentoring fellows and shaping training curricula.
Labs and Teams:
Dr. Kuster is part of the Allergy & Immunology research team at Yale, contributing to the Human Investigation Committee (HIC)-approved clinical studies and quality improvement initiatives within the department. He collaborates with the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) and participates in multicenter research networks focused on allergy and immunology.
