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Feb 2025
21m 32s

The Road to Inclusion: Navigating Challe...

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY
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Dr. Shakira Grant and Dr. Irum Kahn explore the fascinating history of stem cell transplants, beginning with its origins and milestones in the field such as the evolution of haploidentical transplants, a groundbreaking approach that has expanded donor options and improved outcomes for patients from diverse backgrounds. They then examine the clinical implications of these advancements, their transformative impact on patient care, and the power of diversity in donation.


Learning Objectives: To educate hematologists on…

  1. Key barriers patients face in accessing stem cell transplantation, including financial, racial-ethnic, and logistical challenges,
  2. The importance of racial and ethnic diversity in stem cell donor registries and the steps being taken to improve it, and
  3. Policy-level solutions and interventions aimed at reducing cost barriers for patients needing stem cell transplantation.
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