Are you a healthcare professional seeking clarity on the evolving treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD)?

In this 20-minute episode, experts from cellular therapy and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) explore key updates in SCD care, including curative therapies, gene-editing innovations, and BMT approaches. They address practical challenges in integrating these treatments into practice and discuss strategies to improve access and outcomes. Tune in to discover how collaboration between cellular therapy and BMT providers is transforming care and paving the way for better patient experiences.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand recent advancements in curative therapies, including gene editing and BMT, for sickle cell disease.
2. Identify key challenges and barriers to integrating new treatments into clinical practice for SCD patients.
3. Explore collaborative care strategies between cellular therapy and BMT providers to improve patient outcomes and access.

Join us for an insightful podcast episode featuring the Co-Chairs of the upcoming 2024 ASH Annual Meeting, where we explore the planning process and strategic goals that shaped this year’s program. Discover how the Co-Chairs ensured the Education Program meets the diverse needs of the hematology community, and the unique challenges faced during the planning and how they were overcome. Gain exclusive insights into what makes this event the premier gathering for professionals in the field. Whether attending in person or virtually, find out how you can maximize your experience and apply the latest advancements to your practice or research.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Planning Process: Learn about the strategic goals, collaborative efforts, and decision-making that guided the design of the Education Program for the 66th ASH Annual Meeting, ensuring it addresses the diverse needs of the hematology community.
2. Overcome Planning Challenges: Learn about the specific challenges encountered during the planning of this year’s program and how they were effectively managed to deliver a meaningful experience for attendees.
3. Impact on Practice and Research: Understand how this year’s program is designed to impact attendees' practices and research, fostering advancements in the field of hematology.

Join us as we explore blood transfusion safety, focusing specifically on Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI) and Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload (TACO). Tailored for general hematologists with a foundational understanding of transfusion medicine, this session delves into the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for TRALI and TACO. Through advanced discussions, participants will deepen their knowledge of these complications, enabling them to recognize, diagnose, and manage TRALI and TACO effectively in clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of TRALI and TACO.
2. Familiarize with the diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis of TRALI and TACO.
3. Develop effective management strategies for TRALI and TACO to ensure transfusion safety and enhance patient outcomes.