WEBINAR: What You Always Wanted to Know about Food Allergy Testing: Now’s Your Chance to Ask the Experts

Thursday, December 5, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET

The process of diagnosing food allergies can often seem daunting, involving a series of tests and consultations that may stretch over an extended period. The traditional methods of diagnosis include skin prick tests, blood tests, medical history reviews, and oral food challenges. Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary dietary restrictions and potential health risks. 

But why does it have to be this hard? Are there other options or advancements that can make the process of diagnosing food allergies smoother? Join us as we delve into these questions with food allergy experts Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, and Rebecca Rosenberger, MMSc, PA-C.

Speakers: Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C, and Rebecca Rosenberger, MMSc, PA-C

This webinar is supported by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

About the Speakers

Gary Falcetano, PA-C, AE-C

Gary Falcetano, PA-C, is a seasoned clinician, medical publisher, and medical communications professional. Gary has been involved in healthcare all of his adult life, first as an EMS professional, paramedic and then hospital department administrator and educator. Returning to Physician Assistant school he graduated with high honors from the Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and fulfilled a lifelong ambition to practice emergency medicine and primary care in rural and remote areas of our country. After graduation, he lived in both urban and remote areas from Northern Maine to Southern Georgia. Gary practiced in rural ERs as the sole provider and also in inner city ERs in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Gary also served as a Captain in U.S. Army Reserve, where he practiced in the ER/Urgent Care Center at Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, as the medical provider in charge. 

He has been in the medical publishing/education arena for over 20 years fulfilling various positions from account manager to group publisher. He is also an entrepreneur who has also founded several medical communications companies. In addition, he previously served as an intermittent federal employee for the department of Health and Human Services serving with the NJ Disaster Medical Assistance Team (NJ-1 DMAT.) 

Gary is currently the Scientific Affairs Manager—Allergy with the Immunodiagnostics Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. He provides educational programs in asthma, allergy and autoimmune disorders for both primary care and specialty clinicians, directs the U.S. research efforts, and is a Certified Asthma Educator. He was elected to the National Asthma Education Certification Board (NACEB) in 2018 and served on their examination, financial, public relations, and bylaws subcommittees.

Rebecca A. Rosenberger, MMSc, PA-C

Rebecca has been a Physician Assistant for over 20 years and spent much of that time working for an allergy, asthma and immunology practice in Summit, NJ. She is currently the Director, Global Scientific Affairs & Education with Thermo Fisher Scientific and has been a part of the diagnostic industry for over 13 years, focused on allergy and autoimmunity. She attended Seton Hall University for her undergraduate degree and Yale University School of Medicine for her Physician Assistant (PA) degree. Upon graduation, she spent a few years working in a medical publishing company with Clinician Reviews, a national PA/NP publication, as National Sales Manager.  She has also been Clinical Coordinator for the DeSales University PA Program in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Additionally, her clinical experiences have included practicing in Emergency Medicine, as well as ENT and bariatrics.  During her time as a PA she has also enjoyed participating on the national board for the American Academy of Physician Assistants in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAPA-AAI).