Melissa Gans

Dr. Melissa Gans

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 November 2020 in Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
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MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans
TGTatyana Gavrilova
Tatyana Gavrilova

15 July 2020 in Journal of Clinical Immunology
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MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans
HWHongying Wang
Hongying Wang
NMNatalia Sampaio Moura
Natalia Sampaio Moura
IAIvona Aksentijevich
Ivona Aksentijevich
ARArye Rubinstein
Arye Rubinstein

29 January 2020 in Journal of Clinical Immunology
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MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans
TGTatyana Gavrilova
Tatyana Gavrilova

23 April 2024 in Exploration of Immunology
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NMNadia Makkoukdji
Nadia Makkoukdji
VPValishti Artee Pundit
Valishti Artee Pundit
MWMatthew Wyke
Matthew Wyke
JGJheison Giraldo
Jheison Giraldo
TSTravis Satnarine
Travis Satnarine
MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans
Primary immune regulatory disorders (PIRDs) constitute a subset of inborn errors of immunity and are characterized by lymphoproliferation, autoimmunity, malignancy, and infection. Unlike classical p

11 July 2022 in Journal of Clinical Immunology
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PNPrasanth G. Narahari
Prasanth G. Narahari
JGJennifer Gebbia
Jennifer Gebbia
WAWarren Alperstein
Warren Alperstein
GKGary Ira Kleiner
Gary Ira Kleiner
MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans

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VPValishti Artee Pundit
Valishti Artee Pundit
NMNadia Makkoukdji
Nadia Makkoukdji
KCKrisia Banegas Carballo
Krisia Banegas Carballo
FSFarrah Stone
Farrah Stone
TSTravis Satnarine
Travis Satnarine
MGMelissa Gans
Melissa Gans
Non-IgE immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorders constitute a heterogeneous group of enigmatic conditions that are on the rise. This category encompasses entities like food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), and food protein-induced enteropathy (FPE). These are immune-mediated reactions to certain foods without the involvement of allergen-specific IgE in their pathogenesis. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is also included in this group, acknowledged for its mixed IgE and non-IgE-mediated characteristics. The diagnostic landscape is fraught with challenges, given the poorly understood nature of these disorders and their propensity to manifest with varying and overlapping clinical presentations, typically emerging in infancy with common potential triggers such as cow’s milk and soy. Presently, confirmatory testing for most of these conditions is limited and invasive, emphasizing the pivotal role of a thorough history and physical examination in reaching a diagnosis. Notably, there are limited guidelines for diagnosis and management for most of these disorders. This article elucidates the key distinctions among these disorders, provides an overview of existing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and addresses existing knowledge and research gaps. The considerable impact on the quality of life of non-IgE immune-mediated allergic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which can result in debilitating complications such as nutritional deficiencies, mental health disorders, and eating disorders, underscores the urgency for comprehensive exploration and management strategies.