
Sheryl van Nunen
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Sheryl van Nunen is an allergist who made significant contributions to understanding unusual allergic reactions, particularly linking anaphylaxis to tick bites. Her research has revealed important connections between environmental factors and food allergies.
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Prof Sheryl van Nunen is a clinical immunologist who identified the connection between tick bites and developing mammalian meat allergy.
Australian teen first person in world known to have to died of meat allergy after tick bite | HealthThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Clinical immunologist Professor Sheryl van Nunen later diagnosed him posthumously with the condition.
Central Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-02-26
Professor Sheryl van Nunen uncovered the link between a strange outbreak of allergies and a certain type of tick.
What causes allergies and can they be prevented?The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-05-25














