

BloodStream
BloodStream Media
BloodStream is an entertaining and informational podcast for the bleeding disorders community. Each week, hemophilia patient Patrick James Lynch and former non-profit director Amy Board are joined by advocacy leaders, medical experts, and other guests to discuss the latest news, scientific advancements, policy initiatives, and so much more. Subscribe wherever you listen, or search BloodStream Podcast on YouTube to catch every episode there. Produced by Believe Limited. Presenting sponsor: Takeda.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 39min
New NBDF CEO, Phil Gattone
We have newly appointed NBDF CEO, Phil Gattone with us sharing his background and his vision for the organization and community. And, we have the story of the first commercially dosed patient of hemophilia B gene therapy. Hear from Jamison Buxton, the father of the patient…who also happens to be the director of the HTC. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Mar 22, 2024 • 45min
Dr. Glenn Pierce on the upcoming WFH Congress + CEO of Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, Anita Brikman
Dr. Glenn Pierce is with us to share what to expect from the upcoming WFH Congress in Madrid, and Amy sits down with President and CCEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), Anita Brikman. FLOW co-host Jessica Richmond sits in for Patrick and we’ll finish up with an Elite Athletes segments will feature bleeding disorder community member, Ricardo Ramirez. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Mar 8, 2024 • 44min
Highlights from ASH with Dr. Akshat Jain
We’re back with Dr. Akshat Jain who shares highlights in bleeding disorder research from ASH 2023, plus the differences between hemophilia A vs hemophilia B gene therapies with Dr. Mark Redding. We close out with our latest Elite Athletes segments featuring bleeding disorder community legend, Perry Parker. Don’t miss it! Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
HFA CEO Dan Kelsey and Rare Disease Day tribute
HFA CEO Dan Kelsey joins Patrick and Amy to respond to recent organizational changes, followed by Blood Brother, Carl Weixler, who shares a bit about HFA’s history, mission, and current state. Also, a tribute to Rare Disease Day, led by voices from BloodStream Media. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Check out the Everyday Life Foundation hosting Bombardier Blood Everyday Life Foundation Legislative Asks This Rare Disease Day segment is brought to you by Genentech. Genentech has several resources to help caregivers navigate hemophilia including stories from other members in the community. Please visit www.thecommunityhelps.com to learn more. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Feb 9, 2024 • 29min
NBDF welcomes new CEO; HFA responds
NBFD landed a new CEO, and HFA has responded to recent organizational changes; plus, we hear from Dr. Mark Reding and Dr. Steven Pipe about their excitement over gene therapy being added to the treatment landscape in hemophilia. We close with @theHemeNP, Maya Bloomberg talkin’ Rare Disease Day. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Jan 26, 2024 • 50min
Preserving Tainted Blood History and Bath Bleeds
We’ve got a terrific interview with Kathy MacKay and Dana Kuhn about the efforts the Committee of Ten Thousand (COTT) is taking to preserve documents from the tainted blood tragedy. And another Elite Athletes segment featuring blood brother and cyclist, Giovanny Pernudi. Oh …and Patrick had a bath bleed. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast To learn more about the Committee of Ten Thousand and to get involved, visit www.COTT1.org Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Jan 12, 2024 • 45min
Shakeup at HFA and a brand new Gene Therapy segment!
It’s a New Year and BloodStream is back with a terrific episode. Major changes at @HFA leave Patrick wondering about the future of one of our beloved national organizations and we have folks from the FAIR initiative and CHES to share their 2024 vision for the women in bleeding disorders movement (heck yeah!). Plus, a brand new segment this year on gene therapy (whoo!) - all this and more! Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Join the Movement - Equity for Women with Bleeding Disorders FAIR Coalition CHES - Programs for Women with Bleeding Disorders Take Action Today! - Click HERE It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Jan 4, 2024 • 41min
SNL screws up sickle cell.
We’ve got SNL screwups, the mainstream acronyms continue to butcher rare blood diseases. Plus, we’ve got a new ELITE ATHLETES segment with Anthony Pezzillo (who recently became an uncle; or expanded his uncledom) and I’m Fine, this time with a focus on the caregiver experience with Jessica Bombardier. We’ll get into it all, AND MORE, on this episode. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I’m Fine and Elite Athletes are presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what’s possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what’s possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi’s dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Dec 8, 2023 • 34min
The World Health Organization (WHO) gets it wrong
The World Health Organization made a decision that has heads scratching that could seriously impact hemophilia patients across the globe and a new I’m Fine segment with blood brother, Justin Levesque. Plus, Worlds AIDS Day with Maya Bloomberg and Patrick is pain-free (or close to pain-free) for the first time in a long (!!) time. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. I’m Fine and Elite Athletes are presented by @SanofiUS Sanofi seeks to expand the idea of what’s possible for the hemophilia community. Take a deeper look at the science behind hemophilia and an important connection between factor activity levels and potential activities at LevelsMatter.com Sanofi aims to raise the bar for the patients living with hemophilia. Reimagine what’s possible by visiting Rareblooddisorders.com to hear more about Sanofi’s dedication to the bleeding disorder community. Watch "I'm Fine": A panel discussion webinar led by Patrick with The National Bleeding Disorders Foundation Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on Twitter

Nov 24, 2023 • 44min
The Dark Side of Resilience + The Gratitude Game
Hear what Patrick and Amy are grateful for as we play The Gratitude Game, because ‘tis the season, y’all! Also, A new (and fantastic!) I’m Fine segment on the dark side of resilience and Ph.D. Olav Versloot on the latest Elite Athletes segment. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.