Kristina Rueter

Kristina Rueter is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) within the UWA Medical School. She is affiliated with the UWA Centre for Child Health Research (linked to The Kids Research Institute Australia) and the Institute for Paediatric Perioperative Excellence. Her research focuses on pediatric immunology, allergic diseases, and anaphylaxis management, with particular emphasis on vitamin D's role in immune development and early childhood health.

Her expertise includes clinical trials (e.g., prebiotics in pregnancy), diagnostic methodologies for allergies, and emergency care protocols. She has supervised projects like the SYMBA Study follow-up and contributed to grants addressing antibiotic allergy de-labelling and vitamin D supplementation effects.

Dr. Rueter has received awards for her work on UV-light exposure's impact on eczema and rising anaphylaxis incidence in infants. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, addressing topics such as β-lactam allergy testing and pediatric emergency care challenges.

She collaborates on grants including the 'SPECIAL' initiative (preventing allergy-related complications) and has advised on perioperative patient safety. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.