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 164: Navigating Allergy, Asthma and Biologics in Pregnancy 
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 discussion offers practical strategies for collaborating with OB-GYN colleagues to ensure safe, effective treatment throughout every trimester. (June 9, 2026)
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View the Work Group Report: Penicillin Allergy Delabeling Can and Should Be Performed in Pregnant Patients: A Work Group Report of the AAAAI Women’s Health in Allergy and Immunology and Adverse Reaction to Drugs, Biologics and Vaccines Committees
Episode 163: The Safety Signal: Building a Just Culture in Allergy and Immunology
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. (May 26, 2026)
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Episode 162: The Chef’s Table: Culinary Advice for Food Allergy Safety 
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. (May 12, 2026)
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Episode 161: From the Discovery of IgE to Modern Precision Care: Exploring a Career in Allergy / Immunology
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 both historical perspective and guidance for physicians just starting in the field. (April 30, 2026)
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Episode 160: Breathing in Change: Allergies, Asthma, Immunology and a Warming Planet
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. (April 22, 2026)
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Episode 159: From Mentorship to Impact: Advancing Education, Research and Advocacy in Allergy & Immunology 
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. (March 31, 2026)
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Leadership books Dr. Davis recommended:
Stop Complainers and Energy Drainers: How to Negotiate Work Drama to Get More Done by Linda Byars Swindling
Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone by Mark Goulston
Episode 158: Alpha-Gal Syndrome: From Tick Bite to Anaphylaxis, Clinical Pearls and Unanswered Questions
Alpha-gal syndrome has transformed our understanding of food allergy, linking tick bites to delayed anaphylaxis to mammalian meats. In this episode, we explore the epidemiology, immunologic mechanisms, diagnosis and management of alpha-gal syndrome with expert Scott Commins, MD, FAAAAI. Join us for practical clinical pearls and emerging insights into this unique disease. (March 17, 2026)
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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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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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.