Luke Pembroke gene therapy clinical trial catchup + pain and storytelling w/ Mel Forrest
Release Date: 10/08/2021
A preview of 2026 World Congress with Dr. Glenn Pierce
BloodStream
On this episode of BloodStream, we get a sneak peek at the 2026 World Congress with Dr. Glenn Pierce, Vice President, Medical at the World Federation of Hemophilia. What conversations are shaping the agenda? Where is the science heading? And how does a global convening like World Congress moves the needle on access, equity, and innovation for people living with bleeding disorders? Dr. Pierce shares why this gathering still matters — and what the community should be watching as 2026 approaches. Plus, in I’m Fine, we sit down with Anthony, a performer and educator living with a bleeding...
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ASH 2025 Highlights
BloodStream
ASH 2025 brought a wave of new data — and on this episode, we’re digging into what stood out. Patrick and Amy welcome Dr. Akshat Jain to talk through the research, the momentum in hematology, and the conversations coming out of this year’s meeting. What’s generating excitement? What feels meaningful? And what could shape care moving forward for the bleeding disorders community? If ASH sets the tone for the year ahead, this is your chance to hear how it’s sounding. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit to learn more. Subscribe: Connect with BloodStream Media: ...
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Amy’s History in Hemophilia
BloodStream
Patrick and Amy sit down to hear her story—how she first got involved in the bleeding disorders community back in 2003, and how patient advocacy became her passion. Along the way, they share laughs about their unexpected pasts as actors and the moments that shaped their paths. Also on this episode of BloodStream, our hosts also look back on the year in gene therapy, spotlighting patients, clinicians, and researchers who are redefining what’s possible, including five-year insights from the HOPE-B study in hemophilia B. This episode is a celebration of hope, trust, and progress—a reminder...
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Top Bleeding Disorders Stories of 2025
BloodStream
On this episode of BloodStream, we look back at a year that reshaped the bleeding disorders community. Our Top Stories of 2025 segment explores the biggest shifts, from expanded treatment choices and growing complexity, to hard conversations about safety, trust, and the real-world limits of innovation. We examine gene therapy’s reality-check moment, global progress through changes to the WHO Essential Medicines List, and why 2025 marked a turning point for women and girls with bleeding disorders. Also featured, a powerful I’m Fine segment with Makenna Dietrich, who shares how “I’m...
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Blood Brothers - Part 3
BloodStream
In this special year-end episode of the Bloodstream Podcast, Patrick and guest host Mark Pangilinan conclude their powerful three-part Blood Brother series featuring the voices and stories of men living with bleeding disorders across the country. Together, they explore themes of complicated grief, advocacy, identity, fatherhood, discrimination, and the emotional realities that often go unspoken within the community. Listeners will also hear the latest installment of the Gene Therapy: A Whole New World segment, where Dr. Margaret Ragni and Dr. Richard Lemons break down new long-term data,...
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The Stress of Shifting Roles with Cheri Clark
BloodStream
On this episode of BloodStream, Cheri Clark opens up about juggling life as a nurse, patient, caregiver, and board member, all while managing her own health. She shares the pressure of always saying “I’m fine,” the moments she’s pushed past her limits, and the lessons she’s learning about setting boundaries that actually stick. We also hear from Nicole Angeles, reflecting on her second pregnancy with vWD—a very different experience than her first. Together, their stories offer honest, grounded insights into balancing responsibilities, navigating health challenges, and...
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Blood Brothers - Part 2
BloodStream
This episode of the Bloodstream Podcast continues the Blood Brother Collaboration, featuring candid conversations among men living with bleeding disorders. Guests share personal stories of resilience, complicated grief, and the importance of community support. The discussion highlights the unique challenges faced across the lifespan, from childhood through aging, and emphasizes the value of open dialogue and mental health awareness. Listeners are encouraged to connect, share, and support one another through the Blood Brotherhood program and broader community resources. Presenting Sponsor:...
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Blood Brothers - Part 1
BloodStream
On this special episode of the Bloodstream Podcast, hosts Patrick James Lynch and Marc Pangilinan kick off a three-part Blood Brother Collaboration, featuring heartfelt stories and insights from men across the bleeding disorders community. The discussion centers on lived experiences, including complicated grief, joining the community, wearing multiple hats, and challenges across the lifespan. Listeners will hear candid conversations about overcoming obstacles, building support networks, and the evolution of treatment and community resources. Tune in for an inspiring and honest look at life...
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I’m Fine is back! Featuring Benjamin Denman
BloodStream
In this episode of BloodStream, we look back at the history of gene therapy and highlight key voices from Portraits of Progress. We also share the story behind I’m Fine, featuring community advocate Benjamin Denman, recently honored at the Hope Gala. Plus, we introduce HFA’s new Voice of the Community initiative and how you can get involved in shaping the future of bleeding disorders care and advocacy. Tune in and join us in reflecting on where we’ve been, where we are, and where our community is heading next. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit to learn more. It’s a Whole New...
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The Red Ink Project & Global Action Network for Sickle Cell
BloodStream
This week on BloodStream, we’re talking to changemakers. Elsa and Ann Kendall from The Red Ink Project share how they’re shifting the story for women and girls in bleeding disorders. And advocate Lanre Tunji-Ajayi joins us to discuss building global networks for sickle cell and other inherited blood disorders. A conversation about voice, visibility, and what it takes to lead. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: Connect with BloodStream Media:
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