Congratulations to Dr. Eva Kaufmann for receiving the 2025 Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma!
The CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH), in partnership with the Canadian Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Foundation (CAAIF), Asthma Canada, and the Canadian Lung Association (CLA), continues to support the next generation of researchers advancing asthma care across Canada.
Dr. Eva Kaufmann’s project is challenging how we understand allergic asthma. Her research explores a surprising idea: that eosinophils, immune cells long known for driving inflammation, may also develop a form of “memory.” Instead of simply reacting in the moment, these cells may remember past allergen exposures and respond more aggressively over time, contributing to persistent and worsening symptoms.
By uncovering how this memory-like behavior works, and whether it can be safely redirected, this work aims to break the cycle of repeated allergic reactions at its source. The ultimate goal is to open the door to new, more targeted therapies that improve quality of life for people living with asthma.
This recognition highlights not only innovative science, but also the growing momentum of early-career researchers working to transform respiratory health.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Early Career Researcher Awardees in Asthma! CIHR Website. April 22, 2026.