

ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast
Lara Dungan
Hosted by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh, this is the podcast where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology, so grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we’ll fill you in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 15, 2024 • 39min
ImmunoTea Episode 13 - Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Explore the complexity of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, treatment options like Omalizumab, advancements in medications like Remibrutinib and Barzdol Volimap, and the link between urticaria and mental health in this insightful podcast by Lara and Vyanka.

Dec 18, 2023 • 44min
ImmunoTea Episode 12 - Autoinflammatory Syndromes
In this episode, the hosts interview Prof Helen Lachmann about autoinflammatory syndromes, discussing their presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. They also cover diverse symptoms and the use of IL-1 blockade as a treatment option. The chapter on AA amyloidosis explores its causes, management, and prevention. Acquired autoinflammatory diseases in adults and the relationship between somatic mosaicism and critical gene changes are also discussed. The hosts express gratitude and bid farewell to the listeners for the year.

Nov 20, 2023 • 39min
ImmunoTea Episode 11 - Job's Syndrome and GATA2 deficiency
Explore inborn errors of immunity with Job's Syndrome and GATA2 deficiency. Unravel the complexities of STAT3 and its role in inflammation and immune response. Discover the genetic mysteries behind rare syndromes and ongoing research. Delve into antibodies against cytokines and their impact on diseases like COVID. Gain insights into the evolving understanding of STAT3 mutations in immunology.

Oct 16, 2023 • 29min
ImmunoTea Episode 10 - Penicillin Allergy and Drug Allergy De-labelling
In this podcast, the hosts discuss penicillin allergy, drug allergy de-labelling, and the development of the PEN-FAST tool with insights from Prof Jason Trubiano. They highlight the consequences of mislabeled penicillin allergies, debunk myths surrounding penicillin allergies, and emphasize the importance of investigating allergy histories. The discussion also touches on research on vaccination allergy, COVID-19 vaccine outcomes, and the role of allergists in addressing concerns.

Sep 17, 2023 • 33min
ImmunoTea Episode 9 - ANCA Associated Vasculitis
On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Prof Mark Little all about ANCA Associated Vasculitis. This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2023 • 33min
ImmunoTea Episode 8 - Cytokine Biology and Translational Immunology
Dr. Darragh Duffy, a translational immunology expert involved in the Milieu Interieur project, dives into the complexities of immune responses. He discusses the critical role of type 1 interferons in viral infections and their influence on autoimmune conditions, along with recent insights from COVID-19 research. The conversation also covers JAK inhibitors and their benefits for autoimmune diseases, the nuanced use of steroids in treatment, and groundbreaking research on immune diversity, all while keeping things engaging and light-hearted!

Jul 16, 2023 • 44min
ImmunoTea Episode 7 - Primary Immune Deficiencies and Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome.
On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Dr V. Koneti Rao all about primary immune deficiencies and the disease autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS). This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 2023 • 23min
ImmunoTea Episode 6 - The Complement Pathway in Autoimmune Neurological Diseases
On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Dr Jennifer McCombe all about the complement pathway and its involvement in autoimmune neurological diseases. This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2023 • 24min
ImmunoTea Episode 5 - Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Dr Joanne Masterson all about eosinophilic oesophagitis. This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2023 • 38min
ImmunoTea Episode 4 - The Microbiome
On this episode Lara and Vyanka talk to Dr Aonghus Lavelle all about the microbiomes of the human body. This is ImmunoTea: Your Immunology Podcast, presented by Dr Lara Dungan and Dr Vyanka Redenbaugh. This is the show where we tell you all about the most exciting research going on in the world of immunology. So grab a cup of tea, sit down and relax and we'll fill you in. Contact us at ImmunoTeaPodcast@gmail.com or @ImmunoTea on twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.