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AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy

AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) 166 Episodes Sep 8, 2026

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) podcast series features interviews with thought leaders in allergy and immunology. It provides evidence-based information but is not intended as individual medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult their own physicians for personal health concerns. The AAAAI Find an Allergist tool helps locate board-certified allergists.

Episodes

Innate Lymphoid Cells: Early Responders Shaping Allergic Disease
Innate Lymphoid Cells: Early Responders Shaping Allergic Disease Sep 8, 2026 3300 Innate lymphoid cells or ILCs respond rapidly to help defend mucosal barriers, maintain tissue homeostasis and shape the adaptive immune response that follows. In this episode, Taylor A. Doherty, MD, FAAAAI, will discuss the importance of ILCs and what we know about these uniquely positioned cells in allergic disease.
Solving the Clinical Puzzle of Eosinophilia
Solving the Clinical Puzzle of Eosinophilia Aug 26, 2026 3616 Eosinophilia has a broad differential and determining how to most effectively evaluate it can be challenging. In this episode, we’ll work through a clinical case with Paneez Khoury, MD, MHSc, FAAAAI, and discuss how understanding eosinophil biology can guide our evaluation and management.
Gene Editing: The Future of Care for Inborn Errors of Immunity
Gene Editing: The Future of Care for Inborn Errors of Immunity Aug 11, 2026 2900 Gene editing has moved from the laboratory to the clinic and is likely to transform treatment for our patients with inborn errors of immunity. In this episode, Caroline Kuo, MD, explains genome editing technologies and how these tools may enable precise, potentially curative therapies. 
Immune Tolerance Development and the Benefits of Early Introduction
Immune Tolerance Development and the Benefits of Early Introduction Jul 28, 2026 2126 The LEAP trial fundamentally changed our understanding of immune tolerance, demonstrating that early oral exposure can dramatically reduce the risk of developing peanut allergy. In this episode, Edwin Kim, MD, FAAAAI, will help us explore the immunologic mechanisms of early food introduction and tolerance development and what the evidence tells us about other food allergies.
Understanding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Understanding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Jul 7, 2026 2979 Join us as Kelly Stone, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, explains the evolution of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its central role in ensuring the safety and efficacy of therapeutics in the United States. We discuss the modern drug approval process from preclinical development through clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance  and explore what makes this pathway different for biologics and biosim
Navigating the New Era of Systemic Care in Atopic Dermatitis
Navigating the New Era of Systemic Care in Atopic Dermatitis Jun 23, 2026 2495 Join us as Derek Chu, MD, PhD, explores the paradigm shift in treating atopic dermatitis as a systemic, immune-driven disease rather than a localized skin condition. We discuss the updates to the practice parameters including practical guidance on integrating of novel topicals, biologics, and JAK inhibitors into our treatment as well as the upcoming practice parameters on chronic spontaneous urtic
Navigating Allergy, Asthma and Biologics in Pregnancy
Navigating Allergy, Asthma and Biologics in Pregnancy Jun 9, 2026 2285 Join us as Monica Kraft, MD, FAAAAI, provides an evidence-based framework for managing allergic conditions during pregnancy, focusing on the safety of commonly used medications, from inhaled corticosteroids and antihistamines to biologics. We address the risks of undertreated asthma and explore the latest recommendations for penicillin allergy delabeling to optimize maternal-fetal outcomes. The di
The Safety Signal: Building a Just Culture in Allergy and Immunology
The Safety Signal: Building a Just Culture in Allergy and Immunology May 26, 2026 2532 In this episode, Christine Cho, MD, FAAAAI, discusses analyzing medical errors within the allergy clinic, from incorrect immunotherapy dosing to the systemic risks of penicillin mislabeling. Dr. Cho explains how shifting from a culture of blame to a "just culture" allows practices to transform "near misses" into learning opportunities that create more robust, reliable systems.
The Chef’s Table: Culinary Advice for Food Allergy Safety Chef Ming Tsai
The Chef’s Table: Culinary Advice for Food Allergy Safety Chef Ming Tsai May 12, 2026 1781 In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, we’re stepping out of the clinic and into the heat of the kitchen. Chef Ming Tsai shares an insider’s look at restaurant safety protocols, food allergy legislation and practical strategies physicians need to help patients with food allergies navigate the world with confidence.Find out more about food allergies. 
From the Discovery of IgE to Modern Precision Care: Exploring a Career in Allergy/Immunology
From the Discovery of IgE to Modern Precision Care: Exploring a Career in Allergy/Immunology Apr 30, 2026 2416 In this episode, we discuss the remarkable evolution of allergy and immunology through the lens of a career spanning six decades. Past AAAAI President Phil Lieberman, MD, FAAAAI, explores the pivotal scientific breakthroughs in the field starting with the discovery of IgE as he started in practice and taking us through target therapy has changed the lives of his patients. Dr. Lieberman offers us b
Breathing in Change: Allergies, Asthma, Immunology and a Warming Planet
Breathing in Change: Allergies, Asthma, Immunology and a Warming Planet Apr 22, 2026 3251 Climate change is reshaping the landscape of allergy and immunology in ways that directly affect human health. In this episode, Jeffrey G. Demain, MD, FAAAAI, discusses how rising temperatures, shifting weather patterns and increased carbon dioxide levels are intensifying allergic diseases and altering immune responses worldwide.
From Mentorship to Impact: Advancing Education, Research and Advocacy in Allergy & Immunology
From Mentorship to Impact: Advancing Education, Research and Advocacy in Allergy & Immunology Mar 31, 2026 2110 AAAAI President Carla Davis, MD, FAAAAI, discusses her journey in allergy / immunology including key mentors and the initiatives in education, research and advocacy that she will be advancing over the next year. Learn how you can access education tailored to your interests through AAAAI Ignite and advocate for your patients through AAAAI Advocate.AAAAI Advocate

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