Hema Now: Episode 6: Transforming Stem Cell Transplantation

The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

This week, Jonathan is joined by David Gómez-Almaguer, Head of the Haematology Service at University Hospital Monterrey, Mexico. They discuss advancements in stem cell transplantation, the state of haematology in Latin America, and the future of innovative therapies in the field.

Timestamps:   

(00:00) – Introduction

(01:16) – David’s hobby: playing in a rock band

(03:06) – How David began in haematology

(04:35) – Stem cell transplantation and therapies

(06:27) – CAR-T cells

(07:35) – New treatments for aplastic anaemia, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, and myelodysplastic syndrome

(10:54) – Recent clinical trial for Philadelphia positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

(12:55) – The current status of cord blood donation

(16:08) – Impact of race and ethnicity on outcomes after umbilical cord transplantation

(16:58) – The effect of resource and budget constraints on healthcare quality

(23:20) – Novel developments in diagnosis and treatments in haematology

(27:12) – David’s three wishes for healthcare