In this episode, Dr. Adriana Garrison walks listeners through the complex world of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a life-threatening hematologic emergency. From the earliest laboratory clues to the urgency of clinical recognition, we explore how TTP presents, the key diagnostic tools including the PLASMIC score and ADAMTS13 testing, and the evidence-based treatment strategies that save lives. Dr. Garrison highlights the subtleties of diagnosis, practical tips for differentiating TTP from other thrombotic microangiopathies, and the critical timing of interventions such as plasma exchange and immunotherapy. This episode offers a concise, high-yield guide for clinicians, trainees, and anyone interested in understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of TTP. Learn more at bbanys.org

In this episode, Dr. Sadhika Sood interviews Dr. Nalan Yurtsever and Dr. Treyc Terry about social media use in the fields of pathology and transfusion medicine. We'll be talking about their personal and professional experiences with social media use, including benefits and the potential pitfalls, along with its impact on the future of pathology—be sure to tune in and listen!

In this episode, Dr. Victoria Costa interviews Jennifer Petersen, MSN, RN, CCRN, who came to the field during the COVID-19 pandemic and since then has been deeply involved in the apheresis field. We’ll be talking about her journey, what she loves about apheresis, and where she sees the field heading.

In this episode, guest Dr. Max Hershkop, a Clinical Pathology resident at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, breaks down how whole-blood viscoelastic assays (TEG, ROTEM, Quantra) can sharpen transfusion decisions in real time. We contrast these tools with conventional plasma tests, and dive into where they help most—as well as where evidence is limited or shows no benefit—highlighting evidence for targeted therapy (cryoprecipitate, platelets, antifibrinolytics) and reductions in unnecessary transfusions. Dr. Hershkop also tackles the challenges (cost, standardization, workflow/Point-of-Care Testing placement) and practical steps to implement PBM-aligned algorithms. A concise, bedside-focused guide to using data—not guesswork—to manage bleeding and improve outcomes. Learn more at bbanys.org.

In this episode, Dr. Phuong-Lan Nguyen, a transfusion medicine attending physician and faculty at the University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of transfusion reactions and the laboratory and clinical evaluations involved in working up a suspected transfusion reaction. Dr. Nguyen also offers a detailed and systematic approach to classifying transfusion reactions and what to look for with each transfusion reaction diagnosis. Learn more at bbanys.org.

In this episode, Dr. Sadhika Sood sits with Meta Morrison-Roper, a seasoned Blood Bank Manager at NYU Langone Health whose career journey spans the precision of immunohematology to the strategic demands of laboratory operations. We explore how early bench work shaped her leadership style, the challenges and rewards of managing complex transfusion services, and the pivotal moments that defined her path. From mentoring the future lab professionals to navigating resistance to change, Meta offers a candid look at what it takes to keep the blood bank running smoothly — and why this behind-the-scenes work is vital to patient care.

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In this episode, Dr. Victoria Costa and Dr. Sadhika Sood from NYU Langone Health engage in an informal conversation about the evolving role and ongoing importance of transfusion medicine in 2025, as part of the BBANYS Podcast Dialogue Series — brief discussions on key topics in blood banking, transfusion medicine, and cellular therapy for both trainees and experienced professionals.

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The BBANYS Podcast Lecture series presents short lectures on core topics in blood banking, transfusion medicine or cellular therapy for both trainees and seasoned professionals. In this episode, Dr. Victoria Costa, the Assistant Medical Director of the blood bank at NYU Langone Health, Tisch Hospital discusses transfusion-transmitted babesiosis. This case of transfusion-transmitted babesiosis is also linked here, recently published in Transfusion: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/trf.17244.

Dialogue series: The BBANYS Podcast Dialogue series features a discussion between two or more professionals about important or controversial topics in blood banking, transfusion medicine, or cellular therapy. In this episode, Dr. Lawrence Fialkow, the Medical Director of the East Division Blood Services of the American Red Cross, discusses the role of the donor center in working up transfusion reactions in an informal conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Stone.

Lecture series: The BBANYS Podcast Lecture series presents short lectures on core topics in blood banking, transfusion medicine or cellular therapy for both trainees and seasoned professionals. In this lecture, Dr. Elizabeth Stone reviews common symptoms that occur during and after transfusion and discusses the differential diagnoses, etiologies, and treatments of common transfusion reactions.