Podcasts
Conversations from the World of Allergy
Our podcast series will use different formats to interview thought leaders from the world of allergy and immunology. This podcast is not intended to provide any individual medical advice to our listeners. We do hope that our conversations provide evidence-based information. Any questions pertaining to one’s own health should always be discussed with their personal physician. The AAAAI Find an Allergist is a useful tool to locate a listing of board-certified allergists in your area.
Episode 157: The Potential Role for GLP-1 Agonists in Asthma Treatment
GLP-1 agonists have been blockbuster medications in diabetes and obesity but they may also have a surprising role in the treatment of asthma. Join the conversation as Katherine Cahill, MD, FAAAAI, discusses how GLP-1 agonists may improve asthma control and reduce airway inflammation. (March 3, 2026)
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Episode 156: Boosting our Vaccine Knowledge: Updates, Allergy and Special Populations 
Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health, training the immune system to prevent infectious diseases, especially in our most vulnerable patients. In this episode, John Kelso, MD, FAAAAI, reviews recent vaccine developments, including the importance of measles vaccination amid ongoing outbreaks, updates to vaccination schedules, considerations when using vaccines with biologics and evaluation of vaccine allergy. Join us for a practical review of key vaccine updates to help you protect your patients. (February 17, 2026)
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Episode 155: Penicillin Allergy Evaluation and Advocacy: How policy can make a difference for our patients 
Improving access to penicillin allergy evaluation for millions of older patients would lead to better antibiotic treatment, decreased surgical site infections and fewer cases of C. diff. The Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act has the potential to do just this. Priya Bansal, MD, FAAAAI, and Allison Ramsey, MD, FAAAAI, share their valuable insight into the Act and how we can make advocacy a part of our practice. (February 3, 2026)
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Find out more about the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act
Episode 154: Making the Most of the 2026 AAAAI Annual Meeting 
Julie Wang, MD, FAAAAI, shares highlights of the upcoming AAAAI Annual Meeting taking place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from February 27 to March 2. Listen in to hear what is in store this year as well as highlights such as the symposium on Philadelphia’s vaccine legacy as well as use of Artificial Intelligence and the new Practice Management Course. (January 20, 2026)
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Episode 153: Identifying and Managing Secondary Immune Deficiency
As immunosuppressive therapies for cancer and autoimmune disease become more common, secondary immune deficiency is increasingly encountered in clinical practice. In this episode, Sara Barmettler, MD, FAAAAI, discusses the causes, diagnosis and management of secondary immune deficiency to help allergy and immunology physicians care for these patients effectively. (January 6, 2026)
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Episode 152: Advances in Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema 
Join hereditary angioedema expert Aleena Banerji, MD, FAAAAI, for a discussion about the diagnosis and management of hereditary angioedema, focusing on treatment developments that have dramatically improved the care of patients with HAE. (December 16, 2025)
Continuing Medical Education credit is available with this episode. Visit here to complete the assessment and claim credit. .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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US Hereditary Angioedema Association
Meet your Podcast Host Rebecca Saff, MD, PhD, FAAAAI 
Dr. Saff is the allergy / immunology fellowship director and an assistant physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical. She earned her MD and PhD in Immunology from Boston University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in allergy / immunology at Massachusetts General. She joined the AAAAI in 2010 and has been an active member, serving on multiple committees in varying capacities including co-chair of the Chrysalis Steering Committee, vice chair of the Clinical Rotation Curriculum Committee and the Program Directors Assembly Executive Committee, among others.
Podcast Terms of Use
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) provides audio content through an RSS feed, online on the website, or on Itunes and Google Play for users to download and listen to via a computer or mobile device. Podcasts are for personal, noncommercial use and cannot be modified. Users are permitted to link to a podcast from another website as long as the links go directly to the AAAAI website. Use of the AAAAI logo or podcast logo is prohibited. Content must not state or infer that the AAAAI endorses or promotes any products or services.