HeyJaredMy Allergist Dad
My Allergist Dad is the show where comedian Drew Zwetchkenbaum teams up with his real-life father - board-certified allergist and immunologist Dr. Z - to break down the mysteries of allergies. Every week they answer real questions from listeners and from Dr.
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MicroRNAs, COPD, and Lung Disease: How Tiny Regulators May Drive Chronic Inflammation (with Chris Dalldorf) (opens the original)
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Drew and Dr. Z welcome Dr. Chris Dalldorf, a computational biology and bioinformatics researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, to discuss his machine-learning research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (or COPD) and related lung diseases using large human lung tissue datasets. They clarify how COPD differs from asthma, why smoking is a major risk factor but not the sole cause, and how microRNAs regulate gene expression by silencing messenger RNAs. Chris explains that smoking can stron
9 in 10 Babies Are Missing Key Gut Bacteria featuring Researcher and CEO Dr. Stephanie Culler (opens the original)
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Drew and Dr. Z welcome Dr. Stephanie Culler, co-founder and CEO of Persephone Biosciences, to discuss the infant gut microbiome and findings from the MyBabyBiome study, the largest U.S. infant gut microbiome study published. Culler explains that 9 in 10 U.S. babies are missing one or more key Bifidobacterium, and that by age two, babies with low or absent levels were three to four times more at risk for atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and asthma. They discuss how the microbiome develops from
Dr. Z’s Research Trial For a Breakthrough Cat Allergy Shot and Tryptase Testing (opens the original)
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In this episode of My Allergist Dad, Drew and Dr. Z discuss a phase 3 trial for severe cat allergy targeting the Fel d 1 allergen with a monoclonal antibody injection lasting about three months, improving ocular symptoms and reducing skin test reactivity, with potential seasonal/targeted use and related work in birch pollen.They also talk about a patient who experienced a life-threatening reaction during anesthesia induction for a hernia repair, including severe bronchospasm and hypotension, and
Autoimmune Conditions, Allergies & Control: Sydney on Living With Type 1 Diabetes and Hashimoto’s (opens the original)
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Drew and Dr. Z welcome Drew’s fiancée, Sydney, to discuss her experience living with two autoimmune diseases—Type 1 diabetes since age five and Hashimoto’s since adolescence—and how autoimmune conditions overlap with allergies through inflammation and the immune system. They explore genetic predisposition plus triggers, the importance of taking control of chronic illness through education and daily habits, and how technology like CGMs and insulin pumps has transformed diabetes management. The co
Cyclospora Outbreak: How to Protect Yourself + Gut Microbiome Recovery (opens the original)
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Drew and Dr. Z discuss the 2026 cyclospora outbreak and practical steps to reduce exposure, including washing hands, thoroughly scrubbing produce, cutting away bruised areas, and cooking produce to at least 158°F/70°C since washing alone can’t guarantee removal. They note CDC reports of at least 10,000 laboratory-confirmed domestic cases since May 1, 2026, and talk about how food-system factors limit individual control, while lifestyle and microbiome health may influence how severely someone is
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