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.

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Decoding PI: Unraveling the GI Connection

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.*

Foundation Focus | July 2025

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.

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Undiagnosed: The wounds that won't close

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

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Lunch and Learn: HLH with Dr. Michael Jordan

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.

Foundation Focus | August 2025

**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.

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ChronicXTwenties: College and mental health roundtable

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.

Foundation Focus | September 2025

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.

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Living well with PI: Caregiving for chronic illness

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/

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Bold Conversations: Food justice with Dr. Jennifer Oilver

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/

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

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.

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

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 idf@primaryimmune.org.