This episode highlights articles and commentaries that help expand our understanding of prognostic biomarkers in CLL, learn more about a streamlined analysis of the granulocyte transcriptome in myeloproliferative neoplasms, explore the role of neutrophil extra cellulartraps in adenosine deaminase deficiency, and examine the function of the plant hom ... Show More
Oct 2
How I Treat Wiskott-Alrich syndrome
In this How I Treat podcast episode, Laura Michaelis, MD interviews Sung-Yun Pai, MD about their recently published article in Blood journal "How I treat Wiskott-Alrich syndrome". They highlight recent updates in treatment, including new risk-benefit calculations due to safer tre ... Show More
13m 16s
Oct 2
Use of Marstacimab for Prophylaxis in hemophilia A and B; matched-donor allogeneic CD19 CAR-T in adult B-ALL; a new prognostic index for T-cell cutaneous lymphomas
In this week's episode we'll learn about targeting the tissue factor pathway inhibitor with a monoclonal antibody to rebalance HEMOSTASIS in hemophilia A and B. In the phase 3 BASIS trial, the monoclonal antibody marstacimab reduced bleeding events, and was generally well tolerat ... Show More
19m 43s
Sep 25
Epstein-Barr virus genomic variants in human disease states, somatic GATA1 mutations and leukemia in Down syndrome, and new definitions for high-risk multiple myeloma
In this week's episode, we’ll learn more about relationships between Epstein-Barr virus genomic variants and human diseases, including hematological malignancies; the presence and timing of somatic GATA1 mutations and their relationship to a Down syndrome-specific form of leukemi ... Show More
18m 1s
Mar 2025
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a group of hematologic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and a risk of progression to acute myeloid leukemia (AML). We also discuss the ... Show More
26m 35s
Nov 2024
Episode 121: AML Series, Pt 7 - AML Consolidation: Role of Allogeneic Transplant
This week, we continue our discussion on consolidation and maintenance therapies for AML, this time highlighting the role of allogeneic stem cell transplants. This episode builds on our prior episode, so if you have not listened to this just yet, we highly recommend doing so! Epi ... Show More
24m 46s
Aug 2024
What We Know About the Microbiome (REDUX)
The gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, plays a crucial role in our health. However, there is still much to learn about this complex ecosystem. On this episode we talk with experts who tell us where the science is—how much we know, and how ... Show More
27m 25s
Sep 2024
Episode 116: AML Series, Pt. 2 - MDS/AML Diagnosis and Risk Stratification
In this week’s episode, we discuss the diagnostic criteria and risk stratification for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), building on our discussion from last week. Also, if you have not done so, please do check out our hemepath series to ensure you ... Show More
31m 56s
Mar 2025
Lymphoma
Ninja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we dive deep into Lymphoma, breaking down its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and the latest advancements in treatment. We explore the key differences between Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, ... Show More
34m 14s