Michael C. Young

Michael C. Young is an Attending Physician in the Division of Immunology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. His work focuses on allergy, immunology, and asthma, particularly in pediatric populations.

His research spans food allergies, anaphylaxis, and school-based allergy policies. Recent publications highlight trends in peanut allergy, epinephrine use in schools, and diagnostic protocols for allergic conditions. He also contributes to studies on maternal dietary influences on childhood allergies and genetic risk factors for severe asthma.

Dr. Young has authored key resources, including the "The Peanut Allergy Answer Book, 3rd Edition", and led committees such as the AAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee (2015-17). He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in programs like the Allergy and Asthma Program and Atopic Dermatitis Center at Boston Children’s Hospital.