Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC), a global leader in chemical and life sciences technologies, and Alerje, Inc., a Michigan-based company specializing in emergency medicine and food allergy management, have announced a strategic partnership focused on revolutionizing allergy diagnosis and treatment worldwide. This collaboration aims to develop a comprehensive, personalized allergy care solution designed to significantly enhance patient outcomes and improve quality of life. Key elements of the partnership includeJoint efforts between Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) and Alerje aim to introduce advanced allergy diagnostic platforms to the U.S. market, integrating cutting-edge food allergy technologies to create a holistic, personalized approach to allergy care. This collaboration aligns with MGC’s long-term strategic plan to expand into the medical and food sectors.
“This partnership with MGC marks a major milestone in our mission to improve the lives of millions affected by allergies,” said Javier Evelyn, Founder & CEO of Alerje. “By combining our strengths, we’re positioned to deliver groundbreaking advancements in allergy diagnosis and management.”
Yoshinori Isahaya, Director and Managing Executive Officer at MGC, added, “We are excited about the potential of this collaboration with Alerje. Together, we aim to set new standards in allergy care by leveraging our combined technologies and expertise to meet unmet needs in both the U.S. and Japanese markets.”
The partnership focuses on transforming food allergy care by merging advanced diagnostic testing with innovative therapies. The ultimate goal is to enable individuals with food allergies to live freely, not just manage symptoms.
About Alerje
Alerje is a leader in combating food allergies, which affect 220 million people worldwide. By integrating emergency medicine with AI-enabled digital health tools, Alerje’s remote patient monitoring platform, supported by the National Science Foundation, revolutionizes food allergy immunotherapy management through data-driven insights. The platform gathers and analyzes critical data, predicting treatment outcomes to improve care strategies for allergists. Alerje’s internationally patented technology also features an affordable epinephrine auto-injector built into a smartphone case, ensuring immediate access to life-saving medication and redefining emergency response and adherence.
About Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC)
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical is a global leader in the chemical industry, specializing in the development and production of basic and fine chemicals, as well as functional materials. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, MGC creates chemistry-based solutions that contribute to societal advancements across various industries.
