HemaSphere Podcast

In this extended episode of the HemaSphere podcast, based on a must-read Perspective "Can health inequalities in sickle cell disease be addressed through novel therapies?", our host Scientific Editor Charles de Bock discusses sickle cell disease with co-authors, covering both expert and lived-patient perspectives. They explore the complexities of living with the disease, the current treatment landscape, and highlight the ongoing health inequalities faced by patients, the impact of withdrawn therapies, and the need for improved communication and trust between patients and healthcare providers.Further information: No One's Listening Report Shaniqua's Sickle ChroniclesNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)UK NHS blood donationPlease take a few minutes and let us know what you think about this episode! Podcast Feedback

Dr. Anikó Sijs-Szabó & Roger Mulet Lázaro, PhD, join Dr. Charles de Bock to unpack the challenges of diagnosing and treating acute leukemias of ambiguous lineage (ALAL). Discover how RNA sequencing, machine learning, and collaboration are shaping the future of precision medicine in hematology. 🎧 Listen and then read the full open-access article on the HemaSphere website https://bit.ly/4oeJo6w

Join our host HemaSphere Scientific Editor Dr Charles de Bock as he chats with Dr Kai Rejeski, first author of this 2025 HemaSphere Top Cited –Clinical Award-winning paper. The conversation delves into the complexities of CAR-T therapy, particularly focusing on the associated toxicities and the need for a structured grading system. EHA/EBMT Survey on Grading and Management of ICAHT, is on our website and all major podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more) and YouTube. Listen and enjoy casual, insightful discussions about #hematology research. You can find the referenced article, in full and open access, here on the HemaSphere website.

Host Dr Charles de Bock speaks with Prof Michel Zwaan and Prof Olaf Heidenreich, co-authors from the 2025 HemaSphere Award - Top Cited: Biology paper, "The MLL-Menin Interaction is a Therapeutic Vulnerability in NUP98-rearranged AML." The conversation delves into the complexities of #AML, particularly focusing on NUP98 rearranged AML and the therapeutic potential of Menin inhibitors. The discussion highlights the challenges in treating this aggressive form of leukemia, the mechanisms of menin inhibitors, and the importance of combining therapies to improve patient outcomes. Season 3, Episode 5: Tackling NUP98 Rearranged AML in Pediatric Oncology, is on our website and all major podcast platforms. Listen and enjoy casual, insightful discussions about #hematology research.

In this second part of a 2-part episode, Dr Charles De Bock engages with Prof Dr Petya Apostolova and Dr Jörg Büscher to explore the intricate relationship between metabolism and hematology, particularly focusing on #AML. They discuss the challenges and advancements in metabolomics, the importance of integrating multi-omics approaches, and the future directions of research in this field. The conversation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of metabolic pathways and their implications for cancer treatment, emphasizing the significance of context in cellular behavior and the potential of spatial metabolomics."Metabolism in hematology, Part 2”, is on our website, all major podcast platforms, and YouTube. Listen and enjoy casual, insightful discussions about #hematology research. You can find the referenced Review article, in full and open access, here on the HemaSphere website.