GC Pharma joins the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance and US Director of Medical Affairs Alan Huber joins the show to discuss that and more.
Alan Huber has held leadership roles in both specialty pharmacy and biopharmaceuticals focusing on plasma therapies throughout the last 20 years. He also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Southern California.
This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.
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WTP sits down (virtually of course) with Luba Sololevsky, Executive Director of the Immunoglobulin National Society. Also known as IgNs.
IgNS is a professional organization dedicated to developing and sustaining the advancement of knowledge, education, and the practice of nursing and pharmacy in the field of immunoglobulin therapy.
In this episode of WTP, we welcome back Primary Immune Deficiency Advocate Megan Ryan.
Megan joins to discuss her role as a patient advocate, clarifies what it means to have an immune deficiency, and shares some advice to individuals who believe they have an immunodeficiency.
In this episode, WTP welcomes Rachel Colletta, BSN, IgCN, CRNI, and Director of Educational Resources for the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNs) to discuss the #It’sMyTurn Plasma Donation Initiative.
Rachel is a registered nurse with 32 years of experience in a variety of specialties, including trauma/ICU, medical devices, and home infusion therapy. Most of her career has been in the infusion industry both as a home infusion nurse and a nurse educator for a manufacturer of plasma products. Rachel carries certifications in IG therapy and infusion therapy.
Ig National Society is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Ig Therapy practice, across clinical indications and areas of practice.
This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.
GC Pharma joins the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance and US Director of Medical Affairs Alan Huber joins the show to discuss that and more.
Alan Huber has held leadership roles in both specialty pharmacy and biopharmaceuticals focusing on plasma therapies throughout the last 20 years. He also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Southern California.
This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.
Links mentioned in this episode:
COVID19PLASMAALLIANCE.ORG
In this episode Mason is joined by Jan Bult.
Jan is the Founder & Managing Director of JMB Consultancy BV where they focus on advancing patient access to life-saving therapies. He is an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Throughout his career he has served many capacities but has remained a steadfast patient advocate.
Join them as they discuss the worldwide plasma conversation, the importance of plasma donations, the use of antibodies, and share patient stories.
This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.
In this episode, we touch on the patient impact of the plasma shortage. Our goal is to raise awareness and educate on the importance of plasma donations. Our guest is Primary Immune Deficiency Disease Advocate, Megan Ryan.
Megan Ryan is a native Texan; lover of flowers, plants and gardening; always planning for an upcoming travel adventure -- and for almost 20 years lived with Common Variable Immune Deficiency, one of more than 300 identified primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Megan is treated with weekly infusions of immune globulin which is manufactured from human plasma.Without this weekly treatment she’d likely live with persistent and potentially fatal infections.
She’s taken her weekly treatments on the road to more than 20 countries and four continents so far. She’s helped educate patients and health care providers about primary immunodeficiency diseases and served as a peer-support coach and support group leader as well as a speaker at plasma donation centers.
Megan and her husband Jason live in Houston. After nearly 22 years working in a global professional services firm, she recently left this role to focus on personal goals and volunteer activities.
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Related publications
“My life depends on medicine made from plasma. The plasma shortage worries me.”
Publication date: November 8, 2019 Publication: STAT News
“The critical need for plasma donors”
Publication date: November 6, 2019 Publication: Houston Chronicle
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Season 1 of What The Plasma is here! Our first guest is John Boyle, President & CEO of the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF).
John has served as President & CEO of the IDF since 2017. His career has been devoted to nonprofit management and health advocacy, most recently as Vice President of External Relations at IDF.
In 1978, John was diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency (PI), specifically X-linked Agammaglobulinemia, and has received immunoglobulin replacement therapy since he was six months old.
John is focused on advancing the Foundation’s advocacy, education, and research initiatives – both today and in the future. He leads a dedicated team working to grow the IDF community while anticipating future challenges for those affected by PI, such as emerging treatments, healthcare policy, and access issues.
Prior to IDF, John worked for Children’s National Medical Center and the Platelet Disorder Support Association. He received a B.S. from Boston University and an M.A. in Nonprofit Management from Notre Dame of Maryland University.
In this episode, we learn more about What The Plasma, discuss the impact the coronavirus is having in the primary immunodeficiency community, and explore the importance of donors continuing to donate plasma during these unprecedented times.
This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.
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