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Atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma frequently develop together. Beginning with case studies, this course will then focus on targeted interventions on underlying immune mechanisms of disease for Atopic Dermatitis rather than broad general immunosuppression. As we better understand the immunopathology of atopic disease, our treatments become more precise leading to improved efficacy with lower potential for adverse reactions. We are at the dawn of a revolution towards these targeted immune based therapies for atopic dermatitis with several novel agents available now and multiple options on the horizon. The role of foods in exacerbating atopic conditions will be discussed in the addendum podcast.
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Dr. Bob Geng is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He is also affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital. Dr. Geng sees both Pediatric as well as Adult patients for Allergic and Immunologic disorders. He is currently the Allergy Director of the Multidisciplinary Atopic Dermatitis Program at Rady, and also serves as the Co-Director of the Allergy Asthma Foundation-UCSD Severe Asthma Program at Rady.
Dr. Geng received his Bachelor of Science as well as Masters of Arts from Georgetown University. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a Residency in Internal Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Following that, he went on to pursue a Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at University of California, Los Angeles. He also completed a Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology at University of California, Los Angeles. Upon completion of training, he was recruited by University of California, San Diego to serve as clinical faculty. He spends half of his time in clinical medicine, and the rest of his time in academic pursuits such as teaching and research. His focus of research has been on the use of Targeted Precision Medicine therapies on the treatment of Allergic and Immunologic disorders. He is the Principal Investigator on numerous studies and collaborate with an extensive team of basic scientists on Translational Research pertaining to Allergy/Immunology.
Dr. Alexis Tracy is a combined allergy and dermatology research fellow at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, California. Coming from a military family, she has lived all over the world and has completed medical school at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and then went on to train as a preliminary intern with the internal medicine program at the University of California, San Diego. She is excited to apply to dermatology residency in 2021!
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