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Clinical Associate Professor Sheryl Van Nunen is affiliated with the Northern Clinical School at the University of Sydney, Department of Medicine. Her work focuses on allergy and immunology, particularly tick-induced allergies, mammalian meat allergy (α-Gal syndrome), and drug-related adverse reactions. She has contributed to understanding the genetic and immunological mechanisms behind severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions and anaphylaxis prevention strategies.
Research interests include tick-induced anaphylaxis, allergen sensitization (e.g., grass pollen, α-Gal), and the clinical management of drug allergies. She has explored the association between tick bites and cardiovascular outcomes linked to α-Gal sensitization.
Her publications emphasize translational research, such as developing diagnostic tools for subtropical grass pollen allergies and pharmacogenetic screening methods for emerging countries like Vietnam. She also investigates tick removal techniques and the clinical utility of immunotherapy.
Notable contributions include studies on the genetic basis of α-Gal syndrome, drug-induced cutaneous reactions (e.g., carbamazepine, allopurinol), and the global health impact of red imported fire ants.
Labs/Teams: She leads the Tick-Induced Allergies Research and Awareness (TIARA) initiative, focusing on improving diagnosis and management of tick-related allergies.
