We work as collaborating academic centres in the field of allergology, asthma and dermatology, started in 2004 and until 2010 together with the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and the organisation representing European patients with allergies and asthma (EFA). Created under the European Union Sixth Framework Programme for Research, Our network becomes a model project in Europe and addresses the growing public health concern of allergic diseases. Since 2010, We successfully expanded as a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Berlin and continues to grow. What We Do We bring together multidisciplinary research teams that address allergic diseases in their globality. Understanding common risk factors and mechanisms will contribute to improve treatment and quality of life for up to 150-200 million Europeans with allergies and asthma. Our Vision Our vision is further reduce the burden of allergic diseases globally by improving the health of citizens with allergic diseases; increasing the competitiveness and boosting the innovative capacity of health-related industries and businesses while addressing health issues including emerging allergies Our Mission Global Allergy and Asthma European Network e. V. was created in 2005 to combat fragmentation in the European research area, ensuring excellence in EU allergy and asthma research by bringing together institutions and researchers from across the EU. The network notably put in place centralized structures and a central office overseeing the multiple assets in knowledge in the different partners, enabling them to optimally synchronize their research efforts. We are now recognized worldwide as a leading global network of collaborating academic centres in the field of allergy.