Allergy and Immunology
The American Osteopathic College of Allergy and Immunology (AOCAI) will present lectures covering topics on food allergies, aerobiology, allergy prevention and review of biologic used in allergic conditions. In addition, we will provide a lecture covering updates on the current recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices (ACIP) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
Time
Room
Title
Speakers
CME Credit
10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Neopolitan 3
Immunization Update
Massoud Mahmoudi, DO, PhD, MS, RM (NRM), QME, FACOI, FAOCAI, FACP, FCCP, FAAAAI
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Neopolitan 3
The Perfect Storm: How Climate Change and Pollution Are Reshaping Aeroallergens, Allergies, and Asthma
Annie Printy, DO
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Neopolitan 3
Restoring Immune Balance: Th2/Treg Dynamics in Desensitization and Allergy Prevention
Zachary Hostoffer, DO
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Neopolitan 3
A Tough Nut to Crack: IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
Maribelle Moufawad, MD
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Neopolitan 3
Introduction to Medical Biologics
Robert Hostoffer, DO
Immunization Update
Learning Objectives
- Review recent recommendations of ACIP and CDC on Vaccination practices
- Outline recently approved or discontinued vaccines
- Discuss ongoing research on vaccination
Speakers
Massoud Mahmoudi, DO, PhD, MS, RM (NRM), QME, FACOI, FAOCAI, FACP, FCCP, FAAAAI
The Perfect Storm: How Climate Change and Pollution Are Reshaping Aeroallergens, Allergies, and Asthma
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the impact of aerobiology on allergies
- Describe the impact pollution and climate change on allergy
- Explain how aerobiology, pollution, and climate change may be mitigated to decrease their influence on allergies
Speakers
Annie Printy, DO
Restoring Immune Balance: Th2/Treg Dynamics in Desensitization and Allergy Prevention
Learning Objectives
- Outline current allergies that can be prevented
- Explain prevention strategies used today
- Discuss future prevention methods of allergies
Speakers
Zachary Hostoffer, DO
A Tough Nut to Crack: IgE-Mediated Food Allergies
Learning Objectives
- Outline key diagnostic points for foods allergies and eosinophilic disorders
- Identify food allergies and eosinophilic disorders
- Treat food allergies and eosinophilic disorders
Speakers
Maribelle Moufawad, MD
Introduction to Medical Biologics
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the development of monoclonal antibodies as biologics
- Outline disorders that can be treated by biologics
- Explain how to use biologics in allergic disorders
Speakers
Robert Hostoffer, DO
Food as Medicine: Tailoring Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between food allergies, food intolerances, and other medically indicated dietary restrictions
- Assess the nutritional implications of food elimination diets and restricted eating patterns
- Develop practical strategies to ensure nutritional adequacy for patients managing food allergies or specialized dietary needs
Speakers
Robert Hostoffer, DO