About us

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Allergic and immunologic diseases (such as asthma, rhinitis, eczema and occupational allergy, food and drug allergy, severe anaphylactic reactions, rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, AIDS) represent current crippling or life threatening conditions and are a cause of worldwide concern.

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, EAACI, is an association including 41 European National Societies, more than 6,100 members, research investigators and clinicians aimed at:

1. promoting basic and clinical research
2. collecting, assessing and disseminating scientific information
3. functioning as a scientific reference body for other scientific, health and political organisations
4. encouraging and providing training and continuous education
5. promoting good patient care in this important area of medicine.

EAACI is a non-profit organisation.

Income derived from fees, congress and meeting profits are devoted to current activities, research and travel awards, and initiatives of interest to members.

The EAACI was established in 1956 in Florence. Constitution and By-Laws were registered in Utrecht in 1957. More than fifteen European triennial congresses and 25 annual meetings have been held in various European cities since 1956, all providing substantial progress in knowledge and an opportunity for exchanging ideas and friendship.