New York, NY (January 28, 2026)—New York Academy of Medicine is pleased to host a screening of “A World Unaware: When Every Bite Matters,” on Wednesday, February 11, from 5:30-7:30 P.M. The documentary, which centers around many of the challenges faced by people who are managing food allergies, is currently making the rounds at film festivals. This screening will be held in collaboration with the Food Allergy Nursing Association (FANA) and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).
Opening remarks will be conducted by Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FAAAAI, FHIMSS, FIEL, Chair, New York Academy of Medicine Nursing Section and president of FANA. Dr. Kagan expressed this will be an evening of collaboration and exchanging knowledge to advance health outcomes.
“This collaborative event will center lived experience alongside clinical practice, offering nurses and healthcare professionals deeper insight into the realities of food allergies,” she told New York Academy of Medicine. “By uniting advocacy, nursing expertise, and public health leadership, the program will promote compassionate, patient-centered, and informed care.”
The film itself tries to sharpen healthcare professionals’ understanding of the many challenges, from physical ailments to policy hurdles, that food allergy-affected individuals and families face. After the screening, there will be a conversational panel discussion led by Jeremy A. Abbate, the Vice President and Publisher of Scientific American. The panelists will include:
Sung Poblete, RN, PhD, CEO of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Kathy Briden, Parent and Allergy Policy Advocate
Susan Kelly, RN, BSN, Food Allergy Nursing Association (FANA) Founding Member and Nurse Manager at Happy and Healthy Pediatrics
Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD, PhD, Allergist at NYU
Following this robust roundtable, there will be a brief question and answer session.
“The Fellows department is committed to elevating the voices and lived experiences that shape health and healthcare,” said Connor Bellis, director of the Fellows Program at New York Academy of Medicine.” We are excited to see the Nursing Section partnering with organizations like the Food Allergy Nursing Association and Food Allergy Research & Education to bring this important work to life and center the experiences of patients, families, and communities.”
Registration is still open, and the event is free to attend. If you have any questions about the screening, please reach out to Connor Bellis via email or at 212-822-7307.
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