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Immune Deficiency Foundation

This podcast is a service of the Immune Deficiency Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency, or PI. "Bold Conversations" is a program that explores the harsh realities of health access in the United States. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Rochester."Undiagnosed" is a narrative docuseries on that tells the true stories of PI patients and their long journeys to proper diagnosis and treatment. To learn more about primary immunodeficiency, the PI community, or to support the foundation as a donor or volunteer, please visit our website at www.primaryimmune.org. If you have any questions you would like to be answered, email us at [email protected].

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    Every piece adds strength: Interactive art at the 2026 National Conference

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcription%20-%20Art%20installations.pdf On this episode of the Immune Deficiency Foundation Podcast, Tammy Black and Elizabeth Ferguson (the organization's chief communications officer and director of events, respectively) discuss the interactive art installations that will be featured at this year's National Conference. To see and help create these one-of-a-kind art pieces in person, you can join us June 25-27 in San Antonio! Visit https://primaryimmune.org/conference to register now.

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    2026 National Conference: What to Expect in San Antonio

    Emma Mertens and Megan Messick discuss the Immune Deficiency Foundation's upcoming 2026 National Conference. Click here to register: https://web.cvent.com/event/098b166d-370c-4dda-b02e-f7d80d76a5c5/websitePage:190e3719-e947-4da1-8dc7-e18fd2abd955?environment=P2 Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation makes our content and events possible. Click here to donate: https://primaryimmune.org/donate The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    "Make your own path as you walk." | CEO Jorey Berry introduces medical director Dr. Paula Henao

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Jorey%20and%20Paula.pdf On this episode, CEO Jorey Berry sits down with the foundation's new medical director, Dr. Paula Henao to discuss her career, her new role, and the state of immunology. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation makes programming like this possible. Visit https://www.primaryimmune.org/donate to further our mission.

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    Exploring "Compromised: Life Without Immunity" | Behind the documentary

    On February 27, the Immune Deficiency Foundation's first documentary feature ("Compromised: Life Without Immunity") will be available for all to watch on YouTube, free of charge. To celebrate, this podcast episode will feature a panel discussion amongst cast members Kim and Ben Everett, Yvette and Jerry Shorten, Victoria Medl, Shane Brisson, Dionne Stalling, and Ironmouse, who performed the film's theme song. The discussion is led by our foundation's Board Chair, Tracy Shaw. You can watch a video of this panel here: https://youtu.be/qKBjZRSBrl0 The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation makes programming like this possible. Visit www.primaryimmune.org/donate to further our mission.

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    Why PI affects the skin: Common rashes, infections, and immune dysregulation (dermatology deep dive)

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20-%20Dermatological%20issues%20podcast.pdf Dr. Alexandra Freeman and Dr. Heidi H. Kong discuss dermatological manifestations of primary immunodeficiency. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation makes programming like this possible. Visit https://primaryimmune.org/donate to further our mission. To view a PDF of this presentation, click here: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/For%20WEB%20-%20IDF_DermTalkJan13.pdf

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    Primary immunodeficiency & dental health: Protecting your mouth when your immune system is fragile

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20PI%20and%20oral%20health.pdf Click here to view a a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20-%20Oral_Health_Arce.pdf Dr. Roger Arce provides a presentation on the links between primary immunodeficiency and oral health. Join us June 25-27 for the 2026 PI Conference in San Antonio, TX! www.primaryimmune.org/conference. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation makes programming like this possible. Visit primaryimmune.org/donate to further our mission.

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    Undiagnosed: Reuben & Sherri Johnson on CGD, chronic illness, and the fight for healthcare

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT.Undiagnosed.Reuben.pdf Reuben Johnson was diagnosed with chronic granulomatous disease, or CGD, at the age of ten. So much of his story takes place after his family had found some of the answers that are often elusive for others. Reuben learned early in life that joy is essential and simple. However, he would soon have to confront the cruelty of sickness and the cold realities of a medical system that either didn't understand him or didn't care. These things formed a perfect storm in the center of his life that threatened to wash away the joy that once came so easily to him. Find Reuben and Sherri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyduo/ Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation helps ensure that people like Reuben get the education, advocacy, and support they deserve. To learn more about our mission and to donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Cancer risk in primary immunodeficiency (PI): Lymphoma, screening, and treatment explained

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcription%20-%20PI%20and%20cancer.pdf Dr. Charlotte Cunningham-Rundles provides a presentation on the link between primary immunodeficiency (PI) and cancer. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Job Hunting With Primary Immunodeficiency: HR Advice on Disclosure, Accommodations & Benefits

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Job%20hunting%20with%20PI.pdf On this episode of ChronicXTwenties, Myles Temple joins Chris Duckett (Director of human resources at the Immune Deficiency Foundation) to discuss the ins and outs of job hunting with primary immunodeficiency. Myles's website: www.mylestemple.com Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation helps us spread the word about primary immunodeficiency and those who live with it. To support our work, please donate at primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    How FOXP3 changed immunology: Tregs, IPEX, and the Nobel Prize explained

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20How%20FOXP3%20changed%20immunology.pdf Dr. Troy Torgerson (Allen Institute for Immunology, Immune Deficiency Foundation Medical Advisory Committee) and Katherine Lontok (Director of Science and Policy Communications, Immune Deficiency Foundation) discuss the Nobel Prize-winning research of Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. Find Dr. Torgerson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-torgerson-44b6207/ Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation helps us spread the word about primary immunodeficiency and those who live with it. To support our work, please donate at primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Bold Conversations: Food justice with Dr. Jennifer Oilver

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20-%20FOOD%20JUSTICE.pdf Dr. Jennifer Oliver of Manna Movement Collaborative discusses food justice with Dr. Nicole. Topics include the language we use to discuss food scarcity, SNAP benefits, local food councils, and more. https://www.mannamovement.org/ The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. To support the work of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, visit www.primaryimmune.org/donate.

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    Living well with PI: Caregiving for chronic illness

    Jocelyn Cooper (Program manager, Black Women's Health Imperative) and Holly Jones (Executive director, HERstory In Color) give a presentation on caregiving and chronic illness. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inequities in the rare disease community: https://21259597.fs1.hubspotuserconte... RDDC Patient & caregiver advisory board interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... HERStory in Color: https://herstoryincolor.org/ IDF Caregiver compassion & connection guide: https://primaryimmune.org/resources/p... RDDC: https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/

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    Foundation Focus | September 2025

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Foundation%20Focus%20September%202025.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation CEO Jorey Berry provides updates to the community for the month of September. Topics include Walk for PI, upcoming webinar events, the 2024 annual report, and the film Compromised: Life without immunity.

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    ChronicXTwenties: College and mental health roundtable

    **This conversation includes the topics of suicidal and self-harm ideation. We understand that not everyone is capable of hearing such conversations. Listener discretion is advised.** TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20-%20CX20%20Mental%20health%20and%20college%20roundtable%20.pdf On this throwback episode of ChronicxTwenties, we revisit a roundtable from December 2023. Cassie Mummert, Darcy Gott, Ethan McGrew, Jesse McCall, Lance McCall, and Victoria Medl discuss how they navigate the stress of college, postgraduate studies, and mental wellness with primary immunodeficiency. In memory of Ethan McGrew. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Foundation Focus | August 2025

    Transcript: file:///E:/2025/Podcasts/CEO%20Updates/Transcript%20-%20FF%20Aug%202025.pdf CEO Jorey Berry provides an update for the month of August 2025. Topics include Walk for PI, resources for a new school year, and the 2026 National PI Conference.

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    Lunch and Learn: HLH with Dr. Michael Jordan

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20-%20HLH.pdf Dr. Michael Jordan of Cincinnati Children's provides an overview of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). View a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/v2%20FOR%20WEB%20HLH.pdf To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Undiagnosed: The wounds that won't close

    Dionne Stalling's 45-year diagnosis journey started with a mosquito bite. Her quest for answers took her through some of the unflinching truths of the healthcare system. This is her story. You can hear more of Dionne's story in the Immune Deficiency Foundation's new documentary, "Compromised: Life without immunity." Visit primaryimmune.org/compromised to register. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Foundation Focus | July 2025

    President and CEO Jorey Berry provides an update for the month of July. Topics include new programming, Walk for PI, new resources, and our organization's statement regarding the passage of H.R.1 (OBBBA). *This message was recorded prior to the incredible show of support by Ironmouse and her community.*

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    Bold Conversations: Misinformation with Dr. Cynthia Baur

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Bold%20Conversations%20-%20Misinformation.pdf Cynthia Baur, PhD, is a health literacy and health communication expert focused on improving health literacy at the individual, family, community and organizational levels. She directs the University of Maryland Horowitz Center for Health Literacy, the nation's first academic health literacy center, and is a professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health. She joins Dr. Nicole for a conversation about misinformation, disinformation, what we've learned about combatting them. https://sph.umd.edu/research-impact/research-centers/horowitz-center-health-literacy To donate, volunteer, or learn more about primary immunodeficiency, visit www.primaryimmune.org.

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    ChronicXTwenties: Demystifying advocacy

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Chronic%20Twenties%20Advocacy.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation staff members Rebecca Russ (grassroots advocacy specialist) and Eric Feigen (regulatory affairs manager) provide insight on what advocacy is, its role in the greater PI community, and the power of young voices. Sign up for IDF action alerts to make your voice heard in just a few clicks! https://primaryimmune.org/get-involved/advocate/action-alerts

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    Foundation Focus: June 2025 update with CEO Jorey Berry

    This program is presented with support from CSL Behring, Takeda, and Grifols. Read a transcript of this episode: file:///E:/2025/Podcasts/CEO%20Updates/Transcript%20-%20CEO%20Update%20June%2025.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation CEO Jorey Berry discusses our new text message program, an upcoming Lunch & Learn, and an exciting new volunteer opportunity.

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    Lunch & Learn: Understanding genetic variants in APDS

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/APDS%20Lunch%20and%20Learn%20transcript.pdf Dr. Jolan Walter (University of South Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital) provides an explanation of genetic variants in APDS. View a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20APDS%20IDF%20Lunch%20and%20Learn_jw_toshare.pdf The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Jorey's monthly wrap-up: May 2025

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcript%20-%20May%20CEO%20Update.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation CEO Jorey Berry provides an update for the month of May, 2025.

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    Problems in practice: Insurance with Dr. Marcus Shaker

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcript%20Shaker.pdf Dr. Marcus Shaker is a professor of pediatrics in medicine at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine. On this episode of the Immune Deficiency Foundation podcast, he joined staff members Angie Kotarski, community resource navigator, and Stephanie Steele, director of payor relations and policy to discuss prevalent issues surrounding insurance coverage for primary immunodeficiency patients. To donate, volunteer, or learn more about PI and the Immune Deficiency Foundation visit primaryimmune.org. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Jorey's monthly wrap-up: April 2025

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/April%20CEO%20Transcript.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation president and CEO Jorey Berry provides updates to the PI community.

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    SPECIAL LOOK: Advocacy Day 2025 Training

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Advocacy%20Day%20Training%20Transcript.pdf This week, 150 advocates will represent the Immune Deficiency Foundation and the greater PI community on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. But what does that mean, exactly? Why is it important? And what are these volunteers responsible for? This episode of the Immune Deficiency Foundation podcast will give a special look behind the curtain to those interested in, but intimidated by, advocacy work on behalf of the PI community.

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    Living well with PI: Impact of federal policy changes on the PI community

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20Legislative%20webinar.pdf This panel discussion features Immune Deficiency Foundation CEO Jorey Berry, as well as Chief Public Policy Officer Lynn Albizo, Community Resource Navigator Angie Kotarski, and Jodi Taub, owner of Jodi Taub Therapy, discuss the impact of recent federal policy changes on the PI community. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. LINKS: https://primaryimmune.org/get-involve... www.medicare.gov www.medicaid.gov www.healthcare.gov www.usa.gov/state-health www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory https://www.kff.org/ www.commonwealthfund.org www.accessiahealth.org www.patientadvocate.org www.triagehealth.org www.rarediseasediversity.org/rddc-get-involved www.patientsrising.org www.rarediseases.org/get-involved/

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    Bold Conversations: The elephant in the exam room

    https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Bold%20Conversations%203.2%20Transcript.pdf In this session from the 2024 PI Conference in Chicago, Dr. Nicole gave a very vulnerable talk about her experiences navigating the healthcare system, both as a physician and as a caregiver for her father. To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Decoding PI: The science of gene therapy ​and gene editing

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/01PROOF%20transcription%20gene%20editing%20webinar.pdf View a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20-%20Gene%20editing.pdf Susan Prockop, MD​ of Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School provides an overview and recent updates to gene therapy research for primary immunodeficiency. To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. LINKS: SCID-X1 Gene Therapy Via Intravenous Lentiviral (Ivlv-X1) Injection: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03217617?term=NCT03217617&rank=1 Phase I/II Trial of Lentiviral Gene Transfer for SCID-X1 with Low Dose Targeted Busulfan Conditioning: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03311503?term=NCT03311503&rank=1 Lentiviral Gene Transfer for Treatment of Children Older Than Two Years of Age With X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (XSCID): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01306019?term=NCT01306019&rank=1 Pilot and Feasibility Study of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Transfer for the Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01410825?term=NCT01410825&rank=1 Gene Therapy for WAS: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01347346?term=NCT01347346&limit=10&rank=1 Gene Therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01347242?term=NCT01347242&limit=10&rank=1 Study of Gene Therapy Using a Lentiviral Vector to Treat X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02234934?term=NCT02234934&limit=10&rank=1 Gene Therapy for X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease (X-CGD) (CGD): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT01855685?term=NCT01855685&limit=10&rank=1 pCCLCHIM-p47 (Lentiviral Vector Transduced CD34 Plus Cells) in Patients With p47 Autosomal Recessive Chronic Granulomatous Disease (AR-CGD): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06253507?term=NCT06253507&limit=10&rank=1 Lentiviral Gene Therapy for p47 AR-CGD: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05207657?term=NCT05207657&limit=10&rank=1 Base Editing for Mutation Repair in Hematopoietic Stem & Progenitor Cells for X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06325709?term=NCT06325709&limit=10&rank=1 A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Prime Editing (PM359) in Participants with P47phox Autosomal Recessive Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06559176?term=NCT06559176&limit=10&rank=1

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    Jorey's monthly wrap-up: March 2025

    Immune Deficiency Foundation CEO Jorey Berry provides an overview of updates for the community in March 2025.

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    Undiagnosed: Gaslit and Gatekept

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20Undiagnosed%20Ilana%20Transcript.pdf TikTok personality and author of "Medical Gaslighting" Ilana Jacqueline has captivates her curious followers with tips on navigating a hostile medical system. Unfortunately, her lessons are often things she's learned the hard way. Medical gaslighting: https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Gaslighting-Deserve-System-Makes/dp/1637745397/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FROEQYELD5A2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M8ujTsCfx7OiEXXjoBlASPHIHCak2xLFGUqPz0W4cT8mG8uwVYRda1tkP7HakgUxdEFnScIS0cB26F31dbVvO0h7ZgT4JYSRGjXu748gyAbLvQDLWS9GCeaqcq9WdTDY7tvBVHkiZByaOIKRKwxnj4_EPRzINv_YcaZlbb1iag998ueBekHfgt-gWTEvFygODrVHfYIHN3Bs_k5MwmTUJazTX7PWa59EQABi8lESigA.OGwcZUHvLJsR2wvT-fVsYULlFTgqnjYnpXEPbw37A-A&dib_tag=se&keywords=medical+gaslighting&qid=1743001146&sprefix=medical+gaslighting%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 Follow Ilana on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ilana_jacqueline The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Support for the Immune Deficiency Foundation programs for undiagnosed and underserved populations is provided by CSL Behring, CVS Specialty Pharmacy, Grifols, Pharming, and Merck & Co.

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    ChronicXTwenties: Transitioning from pediatric to adult care with Riley and Nick

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Cx20%201.1%20transcript.pdf. Immune Deficiency Foundation volunteers Riley and Nick discuss the complications and strategies that helped them transition from pediatric to adult care for their chronic illnesses. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Get involved: https://primaryimmune.org/get-involved/volunteer.

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    Jorey's monthly wrap-up: February 2025

    Immune Deficiency Foundation president and CEO Jorey Berry provides updates to the community for February 2025

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    Bold Conversations: Health insurance

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Bold%20Conversations%203.1%20Transcript.pdf Jalisa Clark is a Research Fellow at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. Today, she joins Dr. Nicole for a deep dive into inequitable health insurance practices in the U.S. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    CEO update from Jorey Berry: January 2025

    CEO update from Jorey Berry: January 2025 primaryimmune.org/resources

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    Living well with PI: Mental health and wellness tips

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Mental%20health%20tips.pdf Becky Lenning is the owner and clinical director of Yellow Lotus Clinical Services for Healing and Wellness, where she brings over fourteen years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor to her practice. To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. Presented with support from Takeda and CSL Behring.

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    Undiagnosed: The Businessman

    CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of suicide planning. If you need help, call the National Suicide Hotline at 988. Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Undiagnosed%20Matt%20Lesser%20Transcript.pdf. The story of Matt Lesser is one that's marked, of course, by persistence, but also by vulnerability, self reflection, and hard earned humility. Join us as we explore the impossible crux of mental health, splintered family, and primary immunodeficiency. Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation helps ensure people like Matt have what they need to thrive with PI. Please visit primaryimmune.org/donate. To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Support for the Immune Deficiency Foundation programs for undiagnosed and underserved populations is provided by CSL Behring.

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    Q&A: Protecting yourself against COVID, flu, and RSV

    TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Covid%2C%20Flu%2C%20RSV.pdf This informative Q&A session offers crucial insights for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of immunization in the context of PI and learn practical steps for safeguarding health during challenging seasons. View Dr. Ward's slides: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Ward%20COVID_flu_RSV%20091924.pdf View Dr. Keller's slides: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/IDF%20Vaccines%20PID%202024-%20Keller.pdf To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Decoding PI: Unraveling the GI Connection

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcript%20-%20GI%20Connection.pdf View a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20-%20PI%20and%20GI%20connection.pdf Peter J. Mannon, M.D. discusses common gastrointestinal symptoms for people with primary immunodeficiency as well, and discusses the interesting link between the two. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. To learn more, volunteer, or donate, visit primaryimmune.org/donate.

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    Q&A: Antibody Deficiencies with Dr. Luke Wall

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/LUKE%20WALL%20antibody%20deficiency%20q%26a.pdf Dr. Luke Wall discusses antibody deficiencies in this Q&A from October 24, 2024. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    ChronicXTwenties: Heartbreakingly beautiful (Part 2)

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Cx20%20ep%202%20transcript.pdf In part two of our pilot episode, Heartbreakingly Beautiful, Victoria Medl and Cassie Mummert continue their discussion about hope, support, and learning who to trust with vulnerable truths about their health. Content warning: This podcast features sensitive subject matter such as mental health, bullying, religion, suicide, and confronting mortality. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, its employees, sponsors, or Board of Trustees. Listener discretion is advised.

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    ChronicXTwenties: Heartbreakingly beautiful (Part 1)

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20-%20ChronicxTwenties%201.1-1.pdf In this 2-part pilot episode, two members of the Immune Deficiency Foundation’s youth advisory committee -- Cassie Mummert and Victoria Medl – discuss mental health coping strategies, spirituality, and the complications and joys of dating other people with rare diseases. Content warning: This podcast features sensitive subject matter such as mental health, bullying, religion, suicide, and confronting mortality. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, its employees, sponsors, or Board of Trustees. Listener discretion is advised.

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    Bold Conversations: CGD and medical immigration with Susanna Raj

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Transcript%20-%20BC%2002.02%20Susanna%20Raj.pdf Susanna Raj joins Dr. Nicole to discuss the harrowing story of her childhood immigration from India to receive CGD treatment in the United States and Canada. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. Read Susanna's story: https://primaryimmune.org/resources/news-articles/determined-keep-moving-forward

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    Bold Conversations: Inclusion in practice at the 2024 PI Conference

    Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/Bold%20Conversations%202.2%20Transcription.pdf Immune Deficiency Foundation staff members Alissa Creamer and Megan Messick join Dr. Nicole to discuss the inclusions efforts that went into planning the blockbuster 2024 PI conference. Dr. Nicole's conference session (The Elephant in the Exam Room): https://youtu.be/kn7gM7hsGA8

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    Bold Conversations: Social determinants of health

    Season 2 premiere. Dr. Nicole Rochester discusses social determinants of health, as well as ideas for creating more equitable living conditions for optimal public health. Follow Dr. Rochester on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-rochester-md To learn more about primary immunodeficiency, to donate, or to volunteer, visit https://primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    Ask the expert: PI and fatigue

    Dr. Joud Hajjar provides an explanation of the causes and potential treatments for symptoms of fatigue with primary immunodeficiency. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/PI%20and%20fatigue%20podcast.pdf View a pdf of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/2024-2-28-IDF-Fatigue.pdf

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    The Student: Darcy Gott and the risk of experience

    Darcy Gott shares stories of risks involved with having PI as a college student, from mismanaged university health systems to pressure to fit in, and beyond.

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    Undiagnosed (feat. Dr. Kelley Hagerich): Two Different Traumas

    One of the most universal issues those with primary immunodeficiency face in the U.S. is simply navigating a complicated medical system. Getting a referral to an immunologist can feel absolutely insurmountable, even before the inevitable struggles with prior authorizations and annual reviews from insurance companies for life-changing, or even life-saving, medication. On this episode of Undiagnosed, Dr. Kelley Hagerich describes the unique shame and difficulty she experiences as a physician with primary immunodeficiency. Find Dr. Hagerich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-hagerich-md-mph-facp-dabom-13896129/ The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors. How Healers Heal: https://www.amazon.com/How-Healers-Heal-Physicians-Transforming/dp/1961549018/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=676936602450&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9012709&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5896383303205199856&hvtargid=kwd-2187558197162&hydadcr=22192_13517500&keywords=how+healers+heal&qid=1703012579&sr=8-1

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    Young adult roundtable: College, mental health, and PI.

    **This conversation includes the topics of suicidal and self-harm ideation. We understand that not everyone is capable of hearing such conversations. Viewer discretion is advised.** This episode of the IDF Podcast is presented with support from Takeda, Horizon Therapeutics, CSL Behring, and Grifols. On this episode of The IDF Podcast, we turned to six young people who are longtime volunteers, Cassie Mummert, Darcy Gott, Ethan McGrew, Jesse McCall, Lance McCall, and Victoria Medl to discuss how they navigate the stress of college, postgraduate studies, and mental wellness with primary immunodeficiency. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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    ADA-SCID Gene Therapy Update with Dr. Don Kohn

    Dr. Don Kohn of UCLA provides an update on emerging gene therapy treatments for ADA-SCID. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This podcast is a service of the Immune Deficiency Foundation — a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people diagnosed with primary immunodeficiency, or PI. "Bold Conversations" is a program that explores the harsh realities of health access in the United States. Hosted by Dr. Nicole Rochester."Undiagnosed" is a narrative docuseries on that tells the true stories of PI patients and their long journeys to proper diagnosis and treatment. To learn more about primary immunodeficiency, the PI community, or to support the foundation as a donor or volunteer, please visit our website at www.primaryimmune.org. If you have any questions you would like to be answered, email us at [email protected].

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