September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight one of the world’s most prevalent and serious cancers. In this episode of Talking Transfusion, hosts Allison Mo (hematologist from Melbourne, Australia) and Catherine Kimber (from the Systematic Reviews Initiative, UK), speaks with reviewers from the September Transfusion Evidence Roundup. Together, they explore recent articles on transfusion in blood cancer care—covering the latest findings, clinical challenges, and the crucial role transfusion support plays for patients living with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and related conditions. This discussion brings evidence and awareness together, underscoring how research drives better outcomes for patients.
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Milan Minutes with Amira Badawy
In this podcast episode, we talk with Amira Badawy about her experience as Harold Gunson fellowship recipient at the ISBT Milan congress and her research work.
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Milan Minutes with Peter Ligthart
In this episode of the Milan Minutes, Peter discusses his experiences at the ISBT congress including his role as facilitator of the workshop “Tackling complex cases in the immunohematology reference laboratory”.
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Milan Minutes with Molly Sherwood
Molly Sherwood is the Director of Research at the Allo Hope Foundation, a non-profit organisation which offers resources, educational materials and support for patients with haemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) and alloimmunised women. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Sociology from Wake Forest University and spent nearly a decade in life sciences research consulting, specializing in epidemiology, regulatory affairs, and strategic publication. Molly has led large-scale research efforts, including clinical and consumer studies, collaborating with nonprofits, industry, NIH, and the FDA. Molly was diagnosed with maternal alloimmunization herself in 2018, and soon after transitioned into her role at the Allo Hope Foundation where she manages research in HDFN, patient and provider education, and grant writing.In this podcast episode, Molly discusses her experience at the ISBT Milan congress, where she presented on “Emergency resuscitation of females of childbearing potential and risk mitigation of HDFN” including the development of recent multi-disciplinary guidelines.
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Milan Minutes with Niall O’Hagan
Niall O’Hagan is an early-careers behavioural scientist working at the University of Nottingham in the UK. He has been working with Professor Eamonn Ferguson on the NHS Blood & Transplant funded PROMPT project researching how people interpret and interact with the English blood screening tool. This project encompasses interviews with both donors and recipients, surveys, readability testing and experiments. Niall presented his work at the recent IBST congress in Milan and was awarded a Harold Gunson Fellowship.His background and research interests outside of blood is health psychology, specifically looking at drug misuse within gay male populations. In the podcast, Niall reflects on his first ISBT congress experience and discusses his project findings.
About Talking Transfusion: The Transfusion Evidence Round-Up Podcast
Welcome to Talking Transfusion: The Transfusion Evidence Round-Up Podcast! Join Dr. Allison Mo and co-chairs Susan Brunskill and Catherine Kimber as they explore high-quality systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials in transfusion medicine. Each episode highlights key studies, offering insights into their implications for clinical practice. With expert guests sharing diverse perspectives, we bridge the gap between research and practice, empowering healthcare professionals to make informed decisions. Subscribe now and stay updated on the latest evidence shaping transfusion practices!
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