BloodStream

On the latest episode of BloodStream, Patrick sits down with Cassie Miller, a parent raising two daughters with von Willebrand disease. Together, they talk about staying solution-focused, trusting your instincts, and advocating when the path forward isn't clear. Jeff and Barb return to the podcast with therapist Gary McClain for a thoughtful conversation about the emotional side of living with a r...

Please see https://www.pfi.sr/HYMPAVZI_PI for Full PI. #HYMPAVZISponsored William S. Somers, Ph. D., was a biotherapeutics research and development leader with more than 30 years of experience across biotechnology and pharmaceutical organizations, including Pfizer. As a scientist living with hemophilia, Dr. Somers played a key role in driving the patient-centric and purposeful design of HYMPAVZI (...

On the latest episode of BloodStream, Patrick and Amy introduce The Flow podcast rebrand, preview our upcoming Hemophilia B series with Zebra for Care , and share the latest hot tips for sending your kids to camp. Listen now and subscribe to BloodStream wherever you get your podcasts so you do not miss what is coming next. Show Notes: Project Elevate Her   Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedin...

The FED UP Act is headed to Congress and could reshape how women and girls with bleeding disorders are diagnosed, treated, and supported! On the latest episode of BloodStream, Amy and Patrick sit down with Joe Stanco, HTC Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Nursing Association, for a candid conversation about today's hemophilia care landscape and where it is head...

What does it look like to raise awareness from the top of the world? On the latest episode of BloodStream, Maia Meier joins our beloved hosts, Patrick and Amy, to talk about her mission to climb the Seven Summits through Project Elevate Her and bring visibility to women and girls living with bleeding disorders. From high-altitude expeditions to the everyday realities of advocacy, the conversation...

On the latest episode of BloodStream, we look at what is really underneath the words "I'm fine" and who it is serving to keep things that way. In I'm Fine, a family story across generations with bleeding disorders traces what has changed, what has not, and how honesty can begin to break cycles of silence that have long been passed down. What emerges is a closer look at resilience, inheritance, and...

On this episode of BloodStream—our plasma donation series continues with a powerful second installment featuring donor Hannah and the story behind what it really means to give. We've also got a packed lineup: a look at momentum building at the WFH World Congress, policy progress led by State Senator Joseph Addabbo supporting families with rare disorders, and new momentum in storytelling as Sanofi...

CSL Behring just announced a global "stockout" of Hemgenix—what's happening, and what does it mean for patients? On this episode of BloodStream Podcast, we break down the news, launch our mini-series on plasma donation, and hear from Thomas Savage in our I'm Fine segment, sharing the highs, the lows, and the reality of living with a severe bleeding disorder.  Pain, perseverance, and the lessons le...

In this special partnered episode of the BloodStream Podcast, hosts Patrick James Lynch and Amy Board speak with hematologist Dr. Tami Singleton about hemophilia A and B with inhibitors, a complex condition that changes how bleeding episodes are treated. Dr. Singleton explains what inhibitors are, why they develop, and how they impact clotting and everyday life for patients and families. The conve...

This year marks 100 years since von Willebrand disease (vWD) was first described, and on this episode of BloodStream we take a closer look at how far the field has come. Our beloved hosts, Patrick and Amy happily welcome Dr. Nathan Connell, hematologist and leading expert in bleeding disorders, for a conversation about the past, present, and future of vWD. Together they explore how our understandi...

Bleeding disorders aren't just medical conditions — they're lived experiences shaped by resilience, community, and support. On this episode of BloodStream Podcast, Patrick James Lynch sits down with the WFH working group to explore why psychosocial care matters just as much as medicine and how human connections help people thrive.  Rocky Williams joins to share the power of positivity and what it...

On this episode of BloodStream, we're thrilled to sit down with Connie Montgomery alongside Jeff and Barb for a warm, wide-ranging conversation grounded in lived experience and deep community roots. Together, they reflect on the moments that shape advocacy, the evolution of the bleeding disorders space, and the power of staying connected to one another. Plus, a nod to Rare Disease Day, a bit of Bl...

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 share...

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 ton...

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, clinicia...

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 Essen...

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 wi...

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 w...

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 d...

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. List...

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 advo...

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: T...

Art and science collide on this episode of BloodStream Podcast! Hosts Patrick James Lynch and Amy Board bring stories that inspire and inform the bleeding disorders community. Patty Weltin and the Beyond the Diagnosis exhibit show how artists bring portraits of children with life-altering diseases to life. These works travel to hospitals, medical schools, galleries, and museums, raising awareness...

We're live at BDC!  Host Amy Board take you straight to the exhibit hall floor, chatting with doctors like Drs. Quon, Sidonio, and Radak, plus patient advocates Collin Johnson and Matt Capsel. From man-on-the-street interviews to a touching story from Greg, this episode reminds us all to run—not walk—towards science. Join us for real conversations, patient perspectives, and insights on gene therap...

On this episode of BloodStream, hosts Patrick James Lynch and Amy Board share stories of remarkable achievement and progress in bleeding disorders. Hear from Tim Stowers, a severe hemophilia A patient who has completed solo channel swims, as he shares his journey of resilience and determination. Plus, get the latest updates on Star Therapeutics' lead VWD therapy, now entering a pivotal Phase 3 tri...