[This is a Rerelease. Episode first published on November 1, 2024.]

Join us for an engaging episode with Dr. Stephen Hibbs from Queen Mary University of London as he discusses the environmental impacts of hematology. Alongside our host Dr. Sarah de Vlieger, they explore how climate change is already affecting hematology, emphasizing that these effects are being felt now rather than in the future.

The conversation highlights how climate change alters aspects of hematology practice, such as the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections due to evolving disease vectors. Dr. Hibbs describes also the surprising link between extreme heat during pregnancy and an increased risk of children developing ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). He further discusses practice-changing initiatives, like using sevoflurane instead of desflurane as an anesthetic to reduce environmental impact, and explains his work on improving the logistics of blood transfusions to lessen their ecological footprint.

Finally, Dr. Hibbs encourages hematologists to focus on actionable steps to minimize their environmental impact, advocating for practical changes in clinical practices and increased awareness of the healthcare sector's contribution to global emissions.

Host: Dr Sarah de Vlieger

Guest: Dr Stephen Hibbs

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[This is a Rerelease. Episode first published on April 11, 2025.]

Listen to Dr. Jan Moritz Middeke from University Hospital in Dresden as he discusses the future of clinical trials in hematology and the role artificial intelligence (AI) may play in that field.

Dr. Middeke explains how synthetic data is generated and what are the potential benefits and limitations of its use in clinical trials. He also points out the open questions and hurdles that need to be addressed before AI-generated synthetic patients can be included in clinical trial design.

Tune in to hear how Dr. Middeke envisages the role of AI in solving the challenges of clinical trials for rare malignant diseases and how it may accelerate data generation and access to novel therapies.

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⁠https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-024-01076-x⁠ 

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

Guest: Dr. Jan Moritz Middeke

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Join us for this interview with Dr Río-Machín from Autonomous University of Madrid in Spain as she discusses her research on rare subtypes of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which she conducted thanks to the EHA Junior Research Grant.

Her discovery of transcriptional activator of key leukemia drivers in one of these subtypes may pave way to new therapeutic approaches.

Tune in to hear dr. Río-Machín‘s call for more collaborative research to achieve impactful results for patients in the future.

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

Guest: Dr Ana Río-Machín

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Join us for this discussion between Prof Argiris Symeonidis from University of Patras in Greece and Prof Sam Salek from University of Hertfordshire in UK who focus on the role of the hematologist in the diagnosis and management of patients with Gaucher disease.

Prof Symeonidis and Prof Salek are both experts in recognizing and treating this rare lysosomal storage disorder and share their recommendations for hematologists to ensure earlier detection of this disease.

Host: Prof. Sam Salek, University of Hertfordshire, UK

Guest: Prof. Argiris Symeonidis, University of Patras, Rion, Greece

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Join us for this inspiring interview with Erik Aerts from University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland and Mairéad Ní Chonghaile from St. James’s Hospital in Ireland who discuss their extensive work within the Hematology Nurses & Healthcare Professionals Group (HNHCP).

Erik, the President, and Mairéad, the Vice-President of HNHCP, describe their unwavering commitment to providing hematology education to nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for their patients. Tune in to hear what their thoughts are on the future of nursing in hematology and how they envisage addressing its biggest challenges.

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

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Erik Aerts, Nurse Manager, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland and President of Hematology Nurses & Healthcare Professionals Group (HNHCP)

Mairéad Ní Chonghaile, Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland and Vice-President of HNHCP

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Join us for this inspiring interview with prof. Jesús San-Miguel from Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Spain who discusses his extensive work to improve care for patients with multiple myeloma.

Prof San-Miguel’s research and clinical contributions have shaped the current treatment landscape for multiple myeloma.

For his contributions, he has received the 2025 EHA Lifetime Achievement Award. Tune in to hear his thoughts about the future of multiple myeloma management and the crucial role that collaborative research will play in it.

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

Guest: Prof Jesús San-Miguel, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Spain

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Join us for this interview with Dr Mandy Lauw from Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands who describes her work to increase the visibility and voice of young hematologists within the EHA.

For her unwavering efforts to improve the support and opportunities for young hematologists at the beginning of their career, Dr Lauw has been awarded the Young EHA Award.

Tune in to hear about the many educational and mentoring programs EHA has available for young hematologists. 

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

Guest: Dr Mandy Lauw

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Join us for this interview with Dr Ferran Nadeu Prat from August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute in Barcelona, Spain who discusses his work on evolution of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which he conducted thanks to the EHA Junior Research Grant.

Dr Nadeu Prat explains how the new insights into CLL evolution toward Richter transformation, which is a lethal complication of CLL, may lead to new therapeutic approaches.

Tune in to hear his views on the future of this field and the role of collaborative research in achieving these goals.

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Guest: Dr Ferran Nadeu Prat, August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain

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Join us for this conversation with prof. Mariane de Montalembert from Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in France who discusses the current standards of care for patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia, both in Europe and in sub-Saharan Africa.

Prof. de Montalembert highlights the inequalities and the unique challenges in implementation of complex innovative treatments, such as gene therapy.

Tune in to hear her thoughts on the possible solutions for these challenges and future directions in this field. 

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Guest: Prof Mariane de Montalembert, Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris, France

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Join us for this inspiring interview with prof Béatrice Gulbis from The Brussels University Hospital in Belgium who discusses her extensive work on implementing neonatal screening for sickle cell disease (SCD) in low-resource countries in Africa.

Prof Gulbis has been involved in collaborative projects to implement the testing methods that best fit the specific contexts. Tune in to hear her recommendations for the optimal SCD screening systems and her hopes for the worldwide collaborative approach to improve care for patients with SCD.

Host: Isabel Olivera-Martinez, PhD, Medical Writer 

Guest: Prof Béatrice Gulbis, The Brussels University Hospital, Belgium

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