Dr. John McKeon | Source | Chief Executive Officer at Allergy Standards Limited
Dr. John McKeon
John is a medical entrepreneur and currently the CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd (ASL), an international standards and certification body, a company he founded while working as an Emergency Room Doctor. As the founder he has led the development of an international intellectual property portfolio of patents and trade mark applications and negotiated complex licensing agreements with multinationals such as P&G and 3M. Along the way he has secured significant equity investments as well as academic and industry grant awards. As a serial entrepreneur, John is involved in a number of successful healthcare related ventures.
In addition to his entrepreneurial and business activities, John maintains an interest in university research and knowledge exchange practices. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Centre for Practice and Healthcare Innovation, Entrepreneur in Residence in the Faculty of Health Sciences, guest lecturer at Trinity College Business School, and a member of the Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Committee, Trinity College Dublin.
John qualified as a doctor from Trinity College Dublin, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and also holds his United States Medical Licensing exams. He maintains a keen interest in clinical medicine and has had several publications in medical journals. After medicine John graduated first in his class from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Business Incubator Programme, graduated with distinction from the DIT business school with a post graduate diploma in International Selling, and won the Docklands Innovation Park lead entrepreneur award.
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Allergy Standards Limited
Chief Executive Officer
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Indoor Air Quality: More Toxic Than Outdoors?
Dr. McKeon reveals, "Indoor air can be more toxic than outdoor air," due to hidden pollutants. He advises on ventilation and air filtration. Kenneth highlights the health impact on allergy sufferers and stresses environmental factors. Both offer science-backed insights for healthier indoor environments. -
Expert Tips: Eliminating Dust Mites for a Healthier Home
Dr. McKeon shares, “Practical strategies to remove dust mites include effective cleaning techniques and choosing the right bedding.” He highlights the role of air purifiers and certified products in reducing allergens. For more insights, Dr. McKeon and Kenneth Mendez from AAFA are available to discuss environmental factors and advocacy for allergy sufferers. -
Expert Insights on Choosing the Best Air Purifiers for Allergy Sufferers
Dr. McKeon shares insights on effective air purifiers for allergy sufferers. He emphasizes, “Key factors to consider when purchasing and the scientific impact on indoor air quality.” Dr. McKeon is available for interviews to provide further guidance on achieving a healthy home environment.
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"Studies have shown that indoor allergens can build up in certain reservoirs around our homes. To maintain a healthier indoor environment, we recommend frequent surface cleaning and using certified asthma and allergy products such as air cleaner devices, furnace filters, and mattress protectors scientifically proven to reduce the amount of indoor allergens.”
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"These are highly effective at removing small particles, such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites, which can trigger allergies and asthma symptoms in some individuals. You may also want to look for an air purifier with a low noise level [dB], as children may be more sensitive to loud noises. Often, the bed can be the source of the trigger factor, rather than the actual air. People think it's the air they're breathing, but really it could be the allergens [from their bedding] getting into the air that they're breathing while they're asleep."
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"If you have children in your household, you may want to consider an air purifier with a true HEPA filter. These are highly effective at removing small particles, such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites, which can trigger allergies and asthma symptoms in some individuals. You may also want to look for an air purifier with a low noise level [dB], as children may be more sensitive to loud noises."
