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TCRαβ/CD19-cell depleted haploHSCT for pediatric leukemia; malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Sweden; the bone marrow as the primary site of thrombopoiesis Jan 18, 2024

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a prospective trial of TCRαβ/CD19-cell depleted HLA-haploidentical transplantation to treat pediatric acute leukemia, learn more about the incidence, clinical characteristics, and survival of malignancy-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Sweden, and discuss the bone marrow as the primary site of thrombopoiesis.

Fibrin polymerization and thrombosis; preventing CD19-negative relapse after CAR T-cell therapy in ALL; and impact of aberrant FUS condensates on HSC aging Jan 11, 2024

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In this week's episode we’ll explore the role of fibrinogen polymerization in thrombosis. Then, we’ll discuss preventing CD19-negative relapse after CAR T-cell therapy in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Finally, we’ll learn how increased levels of the RNA-binding protein FUS has been identified as an effector of hematopoietic stem cell aging.

CD24Fc for prevention of GVHD; origins of active EBV disease; the role of PF4 in platelet activation Jan 04, 2024

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a phase 2 study of CD24Fc for prevention of graft-versus-host disease, learn more about the origins of chronic active Epstein-Barr virus disease, and discuss the role of PF4 in platelet activation.

Profiling a new VITT-like disorder; real-world outcomes of tafasitamab and lenalidomide in LBCL; and spatial mapping of human hematopoiesis Dec 28, 2023

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In this week's episode we'll uncover the clinical and pathological profile of a new disorder similar to VITT, or vaccine-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis. Then, we'll discuss real-world outcomes in patients with large B-cell lymphoma treated with tafasitamab and lenalidomide. Finally we'll learn about how advances in technology help unravel the spatial biology of bone marrow.

A natural history of familial platelet disorder with myeloid malignancy; HEXIM1 as an essential transcription regulator in erythropoiesis; residual disease predicts relapse in CML patients Dec 21, 2023

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In this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a natural history study of patients with familial platelet disorder with myeloid malignancy, learn more about the role of HEXIM1 as an essential transcription regulator in human erythropoiesis, and discuss the utility of residual disease as a predictor of relapse in CML patients stopping TKI therapy.

ETP and MRD for risk assessment in T-ALL; allogeneic HCT outcomes in CGD; effects of pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in inherited hemostasis disorders Dec 14, 2023

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On today's episode we’ll discuss the prognostic significance of the ETP phenotype in children with T-cell ALL, address knowledge gaps in the management of chronic granulomatous disease and learn about the effects of pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants for inherited hemostasis disorders.

Sorafenib plus intensive chemotherapy in newly diagnosed FLT3-ITD AML; inhibition of PLK4 in TP53-mutated AML; the role of CD44 in Plasmodium falciparum infection Dec 07, 2023

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On today's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a phase 2 study of sorafenib plus intensive chemotherapy in newly diagnosed FLT3-ITD AML, learn more about the inhibition of PLK4 in TP53-mutated AML, and discuss the role of CD44 in Plasmodium falciparum infection.

High-risk cytogenetics in solitary bone plasmacytomas; complement activation in vaso-occlusive pain episodes; platelet reactivity to predict thrombotic disease risk Nov 30, 2023

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On today’s podcast we'll discuss high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities in solitary bone plasmacytomas. Then, we'll consider complement activation in vaso-occlusive pain episodes and how targeting C5a generation inhibited those effects. Finally we'll explore the genetics of platelet reactivity and how researchers used this data to develop a genetic score that was associated with risk of thrombotic diseases.

Very long-term follow-up of FCR therapy for CLL, risk assessment of KMT2A-rearranged B-cell precursor ALL in adults; anti-myeloma therapy using antibodies armed with B-BiTEs Nov 23, 2023

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On this week's episode we’ll discuss the findings from a long-term follow up study of fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and rituximab in IGHV-mutated CLL, learn more about the impact of genetic alterations and minimal residual disease in adults with KMT2A-rearranged B-cell precursor ALL, and discuss a pre-clinical study of reinforced immunotherapy for myeloma using a new bispecific antibody-based approach.

Fractionated gemtuzumab ozagamicin Dosing in Elderly AML Patients; Loss-of-function of ENT3 drives histiocytosis; Alternative splicing of CD20 5’-UTR in B-lymphomas Nov 16, 2023

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In this week's episode we'll discuss if fractionated dosing of gemtuzumab ozogamicin provide additional benefit over a single dose in older adults with AML. Then, we'll consider how the loss-of-function of ENT3 drives histiocytosis. Researchers describe a novel pathway leading to histiocytosis that involves hyperactivation of TLR-MAPKinase signaling. This suggests a potential benefit of MAPKinase -directed targeted therapy in a range of histocytoses. Finally we'll discuss unraveling resistance mechanisms to anti-CD20 treatments in B-cell malignancies. Through alternative splicing, the MS4A1 gene encoding human CD20 generates multiple mRNA isoforms with distinct 5’ untranslated regions.

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