We’re encouraged to see the FDA approval of Fasenra® (benralizumab) for adults and children ages 12+ living with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) when the condition is not caused by another underlying non-blood-related condition. Read the announcement from AstraZeneca: https://bit.ly/493wLpr #HES

New tools to predict EGPA flares, FDA Fast Track for an eosinophilic asthma treatment, and promising EoE injection trial results — catch up in APFED's Research Round-Up apfed.org/blog/research-roundup-april-2026/

Two weeks remain to submit abstracts for the APFED 2026 Virtual Poster Hall. Researchers conducting work in eosinophil-associated diseases are encouraged to submit posters for consideration. Encore works are accepted. Submission form: apfed.org/events/annual-conference/research-posters/

Our Medical Advisory Board brings world-class expertise to everything from patient education to research priorities, ensuring that the resources we provide are accurate, current, and truly life-changing. We are deeply honored by their commitment to this community. #APFED25 #Thank25 #25for25

Every clinician who deepens their understanding of EOS conditions is a lifeline for a patient still searching for answers. 💙 Visit our CME page at: https://apfed.org/resources/for-healthcare-providers-and-researchers/conferences-and-cme-opportunities-2/

Share Your Research with the APFED Community. Abstract submissions are open for the APFED 2026 Virtual Poster Hall. Abstract deadline: May 15, 2026 Submission form: apfed.org/events/annual-conference/research-posters/

APFED's Annual Patient Conference will be held in Denver July 9–12, 2026 Registration options: → Virtual: FREE → In-person: $75 per person Learn more and register at apfed.org/conference.

Abstract submissions are now open for researchers for the Eos Connection 2026 Virtual Poster Hall. Share your research with a national audience focused on eosinophilic disorders. Submit your abstract by May 15 Full details: apfed.org/events/annual-conference/research-posters/

For people with EoE, eating is complicated. Elimination diets, symptom fear & swallowing discomfort can overlap with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Know what to look for. apfed.org/blog

APFED is now accepting abstracts for the Virtual Poster Hall at its 2026 patient education conference. Abstract deadline: May 15, 2026 apfed.org/events/annual-conference/research-posters/

The bipartisan Medical Foods & Formulas Access Act (S.3304 / H.R.5684) would require Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, and FEHBP to cover medically necessary formulas for digestive and metabolic disorders, including EGIDs. Urge Congress to co-sponsor. Take action: nutritionequity.org

Register for our next webinar on "EGPA and Neurological Impacts" w/ Dr. Rula Hajj-Ali. Join us Feb. 10 @ 12PM ET to explore how #EGPA can affect the nervous system and why symptoms such as numbness, pain, and neuropathy occur. https://ow.ly/MUoj50Y5I9F

Registration is now open! Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET A 60-minute webinar with Rula Haji-Ali, MD, a rheumatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, who will discuss the neurological impacts of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). To register, visit: apfed.org/events/eos-s...

📣New podcast episode on navigating your medical bills: apfed.org/podcast! Our latest episode "Tips for Understanding Your Medical Bills" features Beth Morgan, a medical billing advocate and consultant. 🎙️Catch prior episodes + subscribe to our podcast through Amazon Music, Apple, Spotify, and more!

Register now for APFED's next webinar “Living with EGIDs: A Pediatric GI’s Perspective” with Narendra Vadlamudi, MD, DCH, MRCPCH, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5416419245320/WN_20l0-KkNR7yq2uQ7j8a_uQ. #EGIDS #APFEDWebinar

Check out APFED's new podcast episode, "HOPE on the Horizon" with featured guest Fei Li Kuang, MD, PhD. Kuang, an allergist and immunologist at Northwestern Medicine, talks about receiving two APFED HOPE on the Horizon Grants and the research these grants support. apfed.org/podcast. #APFED #EosAware

APFED is excited to release our latest podcast episode, "HOPE on the Horizon" w/ featured guest Fei Li Kuang, MD, PhD: apfed.org/podcast. Kuang, an allergist and immunologist at Northwestern Medicine, talks about receiving two APFED HOPE on the Horizon Grants and the research these grants support.

A recording of this week's webinar on "Preparing Your Child for Healthcare Independence" is now available on YouTube https://youtu.be/Svq1W6Jz6xY.

🔬 Major advances in eosinophilic disease treatment and understanding! From a promising Phase 3 trial showing benralizumab reducing HES flares by 65% to new insights on environmental factors and treatment adherence in EoE. apfed.org/blog/researc... #EosinophilicResearch #APFED

Registration is open for our upcoming webinar on “Preparing Your Child for Healthcare Independence” with Dr. Nick CaJacob and Dr. James Callaway on Tuesday, December 9 at 1:00 PM ET. Register now: https://ow.ly/bO2y50Xxi0P

This week's webinar on “Hypereosinophilic Syndromes and Your Heart” with Dr. Nives Zimmerman is now available for playback on YouTube youtu.be/LRjxwUkY32I.

This Global EoE Position Paper calls for more supportive policy for those living with EoE—one that improves outcomes and reduces the burden of disease for patients and families. Learn more at: apfed.org/wp-content/u...

APFED is thrilled to launch our 50th podcast episode! Tune into “Predictors of Not Using Medication for EoE” featuring Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, and Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH, PhD: apfed.org/podcast. Subscribe to our podcast at Amazon Music, Apple, Audible, and Spotify. #EoE #APFEDPodcast #EosAware

Don't miss our latest podcast episode on "TSLP and EoE: Exploring the Science Behind a Potential Treatment Target" with featured guest Andrew Lee, MD. Listen now at apfed.org/podcast and subscribe to our podcast at Amazon Music, Apple, Audible, and Spotify. #EoE #APFEDPodcast #EosAware

Why do EoE patients see an average of 4+ doctors before diagnosis? What are the biggest barriers to effective treatment? AAFA and APFED's Life with EoE report answers these questions. Read the full findings: aafa.org/asthma-allergy-research/our-research/life-with-eosinophilic-esophagitis-eoe/

Register for our webinar on “Hypereosinophilic Syndromes and Your Heart” w/ Dr. Zimmerman: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5416419245320/WN_M265fqxxR_CfkYgFVrl8mQ. Join us 11/18 @ 12:30PM ET to learn how eosinophils can affect the heart + why this matters for understanding/managing HES.

🔬Check out APFED's Research Roundup: • EoE & the Atopic March • Dexpramipexole & Eosinophilic Asthma • COPD (Eosinophilic Phenotype) • Benralizumab Rare Eos Disorders 🔗 Read: apfed.org/blog/researc... #APFED #EosAware #EoE #Asthma #COPD #ResearchRoundup

Check out this FREE educational opportunity the American Broncho-Esophagological Association is putting on. It is a half-day, online, multi-disciplinary symposium on Eosinophilic Esophagitis. abea.net/eoe-symposium/

APFED is excited to release our latest podcast episode on "TSLP and EoE: Exploring the Science Behind a Potential Treatment Target" w/ featured guest Andrew Lee, MD. Listen now at apfed.org/podcast and subscribe to our podcast at Amazon Music, Apple, Audible, + Spotify. #EoE #APFEDPodcast #EosAware

A new JACI Global study highlights the significant daily burden patients face with hypereosinophilic syndromes (HES), including impacts on health and quality of life. To learn more, go to: www.jaci-global.org/article/S277...

There’s still time to register for our next webinar on “Understanding Eosinophilic Fasciitis.” Join us this Tuesday at 12PM ET to learn about this rare and often misunderstood condition. 👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6016419245195/WN_D869fPXCTdGGAkotPZ981Q

🎙️Don't miss our latest podcast episode! Meet high school students who turned their science fair project into an opportunity to spotlight less invasive diagnostic options for #EoE. Listen now at http://apfed.org/podcast#EoE+ subscribe at Amazon Music, Apple, Audible, and Spotify.

Your story could be the lifeline that helps someone else recognize symptoms or find the right specialist. What part of your EGPA journey needs to be shared? Share your story at apfed.org/share #EGPA #ShareYourStory #APFED #RareDisease

Interested in learning more about eosinophilic disease? Check out the recordings from our June EOS Connection Patient Conference. You will need to register as a participant, and registration is free. Recordings will be available until the end of the year. Register at apfed.org/events/annua...