Tick Tick Boom! - a Podcast unravelling the mysteries of tick induced meat allergy

Published

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 9:00 AM

Introducing a new allergy podcast - Tick Tick Boom! - the inside story of an unusual allergy and it's world-wide impact.

The Tiara (Tick Induced Allergies Research & Awareness) production is hosted by Zac Stritch-Hoddle and features NACE Insect Allergy Stream Co-chair, Professor Sheryl van Nunen in the first episode!

EPISODE 1 - UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE TICK INDUCED ALPHA-GAL ALLERGY

We speak with Professor Sheryl van Nunen to unravel the mystery behind a startling association: a history of tick bites and the subsequent onset of often life-threatening allergic reactions to a sugar known as alpha-gal found in mammalian products such as beef, dairy, and pork. Professor Sheryl van Nunen guides us through the early days of this novel allergy's discovery and the impact this has had on the world. We'll also explore how mammalian meat allergy is unique — it's both preventable and potentially curable. How, you ask? By preventing tick bites and safely removing ticks if you do get bitten. With Professor Sheryl van Nunen's science-backed strategies, this can be easily achieved.

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