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Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast

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Cheat Codes is a podcast about sickle cell disease and is intended for patients, caregivers,providers, and the greater community of people who are impacted by it. Each episode of CheatCodes: A Sickle Cell Podcast strives to provide listeners with critical education, the latestscientific updates, and voices from the sickle cell community. Join an inclusive community andbuild connections with other hemolytic anemia allies by following @AllyVoicesRising onInstagram. Cheat Codes: A Sickle Cell Podcast is sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. Visit Agios.com to learn more. This podcast is intende...

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#43 - "Can Gene Therapy Live Long and Prosper?" A Conversation with Dr. Mitch Weiss and Dr. Vijay Sankaran 19.10.2021 51:57

Dr. Z and Dr. C chop it up with two of the foremost experts (Mitch and Vijay) on the science of gene therapy in sickle cell disease. Show Notes: Episode Sponsor: Novartis, For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease. Through research, educational resources and access programs, we will continue our efforts to support patients, healthcare pro...

#42 - Pediatric to Adult Care - Transitioning with Sickle Cell Disease w/ Dr. Nirmish Shah 05.10.2021 43:05

Dr. Nirmish Shah, the Director of Duke University's sickle cell transition program, joins Cheat Codes to discuss the numerous challenges associated with helping patients with sickle cell disease successfully transition from pediatric to adult care. Show Notes: Episode Sponsor: Novartis, For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease. Through res...

#41 - Sickle Cell in Jamaica and Around the World w/ Graham Serjeant 28.09.2021 42:14

Graham Serjeant, a British-born medical researcher best known for his multi-decade study of sickle cell disease in Jamaica, joins Cheat Codes to share stories and learnings from across his storied career. Show Notes: Episode Sponsor: Novartis, For 40 years Novartis has been committed to helping individuals living with sickle cell disease. Through research, educational resources and access prog...

#40 - Think COVID Through with Dr. Lewis Hsu. 21.09.2021 32:29

Dr. Z and Dr. C chop it up with Dr. Lewis Hsu, CMO of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America to get an update on COVID-19 and sickle cell disease! Show Notes: Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subje ct: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Connect with BloodStream Media: Find all of our b...

#39 - "Just Get Out of My Way": Mapillar is Making Moves 17.08.2021 38:43

Mapillar Dahn is a woman on a mission. Her organization, MTS, is not going to be stopped by anyone. She is advocacy personified. Dr. Z and Dr. C spend some time gleaning insight from this immense figure in sickle cell advocacy. Learn more about My Three Sicklers Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject...

#38 - You Bet Your Assay: A New Lab Test for Sickle Cell Disease 23.07.2021 33:26

Featuring Dr. Patrick Hines of Functional Fluidics. Functional Fluidics Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connec...

#37 - Impact Players on Third and Long: Santonio Holmes and Martenzie Johnson 29.06.2021 51:48

Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl XLIII MVP and founder of the III & Long Foundation is joined by Martenzie Johnson, writer for ESPN's "The Undefeated", on this week's episode as they discuss the importance of Sickle Cell screening and advocacy within sports organizations, as well as their close and personal connections to Sickle Cell Disease and Trait. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan...

What Just Happened - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #FSCDR21 22.06.2021 59:27

Drs. Z and C welcome back Dr. Lakiea Bailey of the Sickle Cell Consortium and a fantastic crew of doctors and warriors as they recap highlights from the recent Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (#FSCDR21) symposia in another installment of the "Best of Sickle Cell Conferences" series. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media Connect with BloodStrea...

#36 - This is Why We Call it Advanced Practice 01.06.2021 51:07

Sickle Cell rockstars Mandy David and Maya Bloomberg join the show. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect w...

#35 - Neighborly Love: Indiana is Changing the SCD Landscape 18.05.2021 54:25

In this episode Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with sickle cell difference makers at the Indiana Hemophilia Treatment Center. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast...

#34 - What Could be Better than Dr. Z - 2 Dr. Z's! 11.05.2021 1:03:05

Pain and health psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins to discuss a biopsychosocial approach to treating and managing pain. Book for kids is here Adult book is here Follow Dr. Zoffness on Twitter @drzoffness Follow Dr. Zoffness on Instagram @TheRealDocZoff Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat...

#33 - Sickle Cell Disease and the Community Based Organization: How Wanda and Gary Are Making a Difference 20.04.2021 43:01

Dr. Z sits down with Dr. Wanda Shurney and Gary Gibson. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate BloodStream Journeys Connect with BloodStr...

#32 - Motown-Sickle's Back Again: Dr. Ingrid Sarnaik's Legacy in Detroit 06.04.2021 37:18

Dr. Ingrid Sarnaik ran the Sickle Cell Center in Detroit for decades. This is her legacy, and also ours. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to...

#31 - Covid-19 Myth-Busting with Dr. Mobeen Rathore 30.03.2021 53:14

Dr. Z and Dr. C spend some time with Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at University of Florida, and nationally-recognized COVID-19 expert Dr. Mobeen Rathore to dispel some COVID-19 and vaccine myths. Sponsored by Agios Pharmaceuticals Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe...

What Just Happened? - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #ASH20, Part 2 (pipeline therapies and new data for approved therapies) 18.03.2021 1:01:45

Dr. Lakiea Bailey from the Sickle Cell Consortium and Warrior University joins an all star cast of Cheat Code veterans to discuss the best science from the December American Society of Hematology meeting. Part 2 - pipeline therapies and new data for approved therapies Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (sub...

What Just Happened? - Best of Sickle Cell Conferences, #ASH20, Part 1 (Curative Therapies) 16.03.2021 49:43

Dr. Lakiea Bailey from the Sickle Cell Consortium and Warrior University joins an all star cast of Cheat Code veterans to discuss the best science from the December American Society of Hematology meeting. Part 1 - Curative therapies Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and r...

#30 - Just Blaze: This Sickle Cell Advocate is on Fire 09.03.2021 1:05:30

Dr. Z and Dr. C hang out with Blaze Eppinger and learn about his journey with sickle cell disease. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe to and rate The Ask The Expert Podcast Subscribe to and rate...

#29 - Kickin' it with Dr. Krish: How One Man is Changing the Way we Think About Sickle Cell Cures 23.02.2021 52:53

Dr. Krish, a world-renowned bone marrow transplant/sickle cell physician from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, breaks down bone marrow transplant while talking about his road to prominence in the field. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to...

#28 - Finding Opportunity in Crisis; How Phill Okwo is Making Us Better Doctors 09.02.2021 53:14

Phill Okwo is a warrior extraordinaire. He's a father, a brother, and a son. He's handling his business and giving us his wisdom along his journey. We are beyond thrilled to have him on Cheat Codes! Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to...

#27 - SCD and Reproductive Health: Teonna Woolford is S(C)HRED-ding Through Disparities 26.01.2021 1:03:03

Dr. C and Dr. Z sit down with SCD advocate extraordinaire and reproductive health superstar Teonna Woolford, as well as public health expert Christie VanHorne.

#26 - Transforming Sickle Cell Care: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Julie Kanter 12.01.2021 50:18

Dr Julie Kanter is a force to be reckoned with. Her passion, desire, and expansive to-do list is unmatched. She's working constantly to improve access to and quality of care for sickle cell patients. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to...

#25 - Sickle Cell Folklore with Dr. Elliott Vichinsky 29.12.2020 1:08:13

Dr. Z and Dr. C get some one on one time with the legendary sickle cell physician, Dr. Elliot Vichinsky. We talk about who Dr. Vichinsky is and how he became a legend, transforming the field forever. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to an...

#24 - Hertz Nazaire: PAINting away the PAIN 15.12.2020 59:51

Hertz Nazaire is our inspiration to be better doctors and, more importantly, better humans. Here is our most recent conversation with this Sickle Cell warrior. Hertz Nazaire's work Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStrea...

#23 - Implementation Science and SCD: Following the Playbook with Lewis Hsu 01.12.2020 40:51

Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with Dr. Lewis Hsu of University of Illinois Chicago to talk about his ongoing work in implementation science in sickle cell disease. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media For all inquiries: mailbag@bloodstreammedia.com (subject: Cheat Codes) Subscribe to and rate Cheat Codes Subscribe to and rate The BloodStream Podcast Subscribe...

#22 - Thriving in The City of the Blues: St Jude Legacy Episode 17.11.2020 46:44

In this LEGACY episode, Dr. Z and Dr. C sit down with the St. Jude Sickle Cell Team to talk about the legacy in Memphis. Dr. Winfred Wang, Dr. Mitch Weiss, Dr. Jane Hankins and Ms. Yvonne Carrol, join Cheat Codes guest alumni, Dr. Jeremie Estepp, to talk about the story that they helped build in the city of the Blues. Dr. Ahmar Zaidi on Twitter Dr. Michael Callaghan on Twitter BloodStream Media F...