About this Masterclass

Healthed and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) have joined forces to bring you this authoritative resource. Developed in response to direct requests from GPs, this masterclass is aimed at addressing the key issues and knowledge gaps that GPs want assistance with. ASCIA members who are leading educators present updates on the most common topics encountered in primary care. Topics include allergy testing, food allergies, anaphylaxis, urticaria, eczema, rhinitis, asthma and dust mites. The experts are leading clinicians who will deliver practically useful, up-to-date, authoritative guidance on what to do about the common issues that health practitioners will face in their practice.

This masterclass will continually evolve to bring you the latest insights and updates in the field of allergy and immunology! With each new module you’ll access fresh content that will help you stay ahead of the curve. 

Stay tuned as we add new content in the coming months! 

We’re thrilled to kick-off the masterclass with Part 1: Allergy Testing, Rhinitis, and ASCIA Resources, which will lay the foundation for an enriching learning experience.

Our Expert Speakers

Clinical leaders in allergy and immunology

  • Dr Shruti Swamy, Paediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy Specialist

    Dr Shruti Swamy is a Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist at Royal Prince Alfred and Royal North Shore Hospitals, where she has developed allergy services in both metropolitan and regional centers. Her expertise includes IgE-mediated allergies (food, drug, venom), gastrointestinal allergic diseases (eosinophilic oesophagitis, FPIES), severe eczema, allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria, and auto-inflammatory conditions. She also addresses autoimmune conditions and suspected immunodeficiencies.

  • Dr Celia Zubrinich, Consultant Physician, Allergy and Respiratory Medicine

    Dr Celia Zubrinich is a Consultant Physician with special interest in all aspects of allergy, with particular expertise in food, drug and venom allergies, and she continues active involvement in clinical research at the Alfred Hospital. Dr Zubrinich has undertaken dedicated allergy fellowship training at the Alfred Hospital Allergy and Asthma unit and continues to consult there. She is a member of the Alfred Health Adverse Drug Reactions Committee, as well as being an investigator in clinical trials and contributing to teaching within the unit. She has participated in the National Allergy Strategy and is a member of the ASCIA Allergen Immunotherapy Working Party as well as being a member of a new collaboration, the Australian Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (AUS-SCAR). She is involved in clinical research through the Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Masters Program. She is a current Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ), the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS).

  • Dr Katie Frith, Paediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy Specialist

    Dr Katie Frith is a consultant specialist in paediatric immunology and allergy. She trained in immunology and allergy at Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. She is an active member of ASCIA, and is the current chair of the ASCIA anaphylaxis committee, chair of the 33rd ASCIA conference and a member of the ASCIA paediatric committee. Dr Frith has expertise in diagnosing and managing children with food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and hives and has a particular interest in Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES). She is also experienced in looking after children with inborn errors of immunity, including primary immune deficiencies (PID) and immune dysregulation.

About ASCIA

ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

ASCIA's purpose is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology.

Content developed in consultation with ASCIA

Accredited with the following bodies

This masterclass is accredited with the RACGP and ACRRM. Other professions may be able to self-claim their learning. All learners will receive a Certificate of Completion when the module is completed. 

  • High-quality Video Content

    Evidence-based presentations delivered by leading experts in the field of immunology

  • Handbook

    Digital handbooks of the presentation to type notes or download and print

  • CPD Accredited

    RACGP and ACRRM accredited or self-claim your PD.

  • Resources

    Continue your learning, share and revise with comprehensive resources

  • Certificate of Completion

    Receive a downloadable certificate of completion

Masterclass includes

Part 1: Allergy Testing, Rhinitis and ASCIA Resources

Part 1 of the masterclass explores practical allergy testing for GPs, addresses allergic rhinosinusitis and its impact on quality of life, and highlights ASCIA’s often-overlooked but valuable resources for allergic conditions.

Stay tuned, more content coming soon...

This activity is proudly supported by an independent educational grant from CSL Seqirus