Immunity Group Podcast

Episode 58: FAST Global Summit - Advancing Allergy Care Together

This podcast interview features Dr Douglas Jones [https://drdougjones.com/], co-founder of the Food Allergy Support Team [https://fastoit.org/](FAST), reflecting on the organisation’s 10-year journey and the upcoming 9th Annual Congress. Founded in response to the need for greater education, training, and support in food allergy treatment, FAST has evolved from a clinical data registry into a globally recognised collaborative congress that brings together leading experts without industry sponsorship. Held on 12–13 June 2026 in Dallas, Texas, the Congress will feature presentations and panel discussions on specialized topics including oral immunotherapy (OIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). Dr Jones discusses how FAST creates a unique environment where clinicians of all experience levels can learn from one another alongside dietitians and food allergy psychologists, encouraging open discussion and shared perspectives. The conversation also explores current advances in food allergy care, including remission pathways, best-practice approaches, gut health modulation, and microbiome interventions. For more information, visit https://fastoit.org [https://fastoit.org] Disclaimer: This podcast is for non-medical educational purposes only. Subscribe now to the Immunity Group Podcast to be the first to hear about upcoming episodes.

Episode 57: ALLERGY SMART: Navigating Food Allergies with Confidence

In this insightful episode of the Immunity Group Australia Podcast, ImGA podcast host Nina Markovic, PhD speaks with allergist and published author Alice Hoyt, MD from Louisiana about her new book, Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Care, Coverage, and Confidence, published in 2026 by Johns Hopkins University Press. Together, they discuss the realities families face when navigating food allergies and treatments such as oral immunotherapy, including anxiety, school, social situations and the importance of practical, informed support for parents and caregivers. A thoughtful and empowering conversation for families, healthcare professionals and the wider food allergy community.

Episode 56: Food Allergy Prevention: Why The Microbiome Matters

In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Carina Venter to explore the latest science behind food allergy prevention, the gut microbiome, maternal diet, and oral immunotherapy. From early feeding and probiotics to food aversion and the future of allergy care, Prof. Venter shares practical insights and groundbreaking research shaping how we understand allergies today.

Episode 55: Why You Can't Live Past 120 - And What Outer Space Has to Do With It

Would you like to live forever? Only 20% of people say yes. Professor Miroslav Filipović - astrophysicist at Western Sydney University and one of the rare scientists to have observed Earth from above its atmosphere aboard NASA's SOFIA mission - reveals the invisible force quietly placing an expiry date on every human life: cosmic rays. His team also discovered a particle carrying more energy than a thousand trillion light bulbs, and a perfectly circular mystery object in space that had the world whispering "aliens." From the science of ageing to NASA's return to the Moon, the US-China space race, and Australia's hidden role in global astrophysics - this is where health meets the cosmos. Press play.

Episode 54: Why Engineering Needs Women More Than Ever

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2026, ImGA honours women in STEM. Iva Dumanjic, electrical engineer and industry leader, shares 25+ years of experience breaking barriers in STEM. Iva also discusses leading major projects at Telstra, including the Mobile Instant Connectivity Kit for remote construction sites, and shares her perspective on AI, innovation, and the lasting power of human creativity in a fast-changing world. A bold, honest conversation celebrating resilience, innovation, and shaping the future of engineering.