https://simplecast.com What The Plasma Learn more about the importance of donating blood and plasma. Fine tune your knowledge about this highly misunderstood industry. And listen to interviews with patients, donors, and people on the front lines. Learn. Donate. Save Lives! 2020 iPlasma Technology LLC en Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:18:27 +0000 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:26:38 +0000 https://whattheplasma.life What The Plasma https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c93cdabc-6f90-440c-86a9-9483fcf7ef1c/d3372ee7-2a0d-42f3-87aa-56f79f78882a/3000x3000/what-the-plasma-icon.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://whattheplasma.life episodic Learn more about the importance of donating blood and plasma. Fine tune your knowledge about this highly misunderstood industry. And listen to interviews with patients, donors, and people on the front lines. Learn. Donate. Save Lives! iPlasma Studios no https://feeds.simplecast.com/qRsEwoT8 blood donation, pharmaceuticals, plasma donation, patient advocacy iPlasma Technology LLC studios@iplasmatechnology.com 49345e7f-8652-40b7-9d31-573c92eb4f73 Who is IgNS? Featuring Luba Sololevsky Executive Director, IgNS 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.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:18:27 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Mason Saint-Felix, Luba Sololevsky) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/who-is-igns-featuring-luba-sololevsky-executive-director-igns-Cjz9TC__ 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.

]]> Who is IgNS? Featuring Luba Sololevsky Executive Director, IgNS Mason Saint-Felix, Luba Sololevsky 00:31:10 Part 2: Highlighting individuals, groups, and organizations championing patient access to the life-saving plasma-derived therapies they need. Introducing IgNS. Part 2: Highlighting individuals, groups, and organizations championing patient access to the life-saving plasma-derived therapies they need. Introducing IgNS. pharmacy, immunoglobulin therapy, igns, iplasma, specialty pharmacy, patient advocate, nursing no full 7 1 9d1dea0c-5305-4b00-92f4-a493c7f932e1 Patient Advocacy FT Primary Immune Deficiency Advocate Megan Ryan 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.

]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2020 14:00:16 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Megan Ryan, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/patient-advocacy-ft-primary-immune-deficiency-advocate-megan-ryan-tkX6GPm9 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.

]]> Patient Advocacy FT Primary Immune Deficiency Advocate Megan Ryan Megan Ryan, Mason Saint-Felix 00:28:33 There are many patient advocacy groups within the plasma industry. Some well-known and some are not as known. Over the next several episodes we are going to highlight both individuals and groups championing patient access to the life-saving plasma-derived therapies they need. There are many patient advocacy groups within the plasma industry. Some well-known and some are not as known. Over the next several episodes we are going to highlight both individuals and groups championing patient access to the life-saving plasma-derived therapies they need. patient community, patient advocacy, idf, iplasma, primary immune deficiency no full 6 1 02331fda-3cce-49cd-919e-af920639998f It's My Turn: Plasma Donation Initiative FT Rachel Colletta, BSN, IgCN, CRNI, and IgNs Director of Educational Resources 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.

]]> Tue, 26 May 2020 12:47:59 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Rachel Colletta, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/its-my-turn-plasma-donation-initiative-ft-rachel-colletta-bsn-igcn-crni-and-igns-director-of-educational-resources-YqC2JR3p 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.

]]> It's My Turn: Plasma Donation Initiative FT Rachel Colletta, BSN, IgCN, CRNI, and IgNs Director of Educational Resources Rachel Colletta, Mason Saint-Felix 00:26:02 The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out some of the best of humanity. Doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery workers, plasma and blood center employees, and countless others have all taken the selfless act of putting their own lives at risk to ensure we can have a better one. These people are more than heroes. While we cannot thank them enough for what they are doing. We can step up and do our part by donating plasma. Join the IgNs #It’sMyTurn Plasma Donation Initiative and find a center near you on iPlasma.Life. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out some of the best of humanity. Doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery workers, plasma and blood center employees, and countless others have all taken the selfless act of putting their own lives at risk to ensure we can have a better one. These people are more than heroes. While we cannot thank them enough for what they are doing. We can step up and do our part by donating plasma. Join the IgNs #It’sMyTurn Plasma Donation Initiative and find a center near you on iPlasma.Life. plasma donation initiative, donating plasma, find a center near you, igns, iplasma, it's my turn no full 5 1 214effa7-a723-4c6c-b3e4-69d6cd2bb6fe CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance Ft Alan Huber PharmD, Director Medical Affairs 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

]]> Thu, 14 May 2020 17:20:35 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Alan Huber PharmD, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/covig-19-plasma-alliance-ft-alan-huber-pharmd-director-medical-affairs-5CUhQnD8 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

]]> CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance Ft Alan Huber PharmD, Director Medical Affairs Alan Huber PharmD, Mason Saint-Felix 00:30:40 The topic of plasma is all over the news. What long term impact will this have on the plasma industry? Unprecedented times have called for unprecedented measures. Major plasma companies join to form the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance and develop a non-branded hyper-immunotherapy to treat serious COVID-19 patients. Can the industry capitalize on this course of action? The topic of plasma is all over the news. What long term impact will this have on the plasma industry? Unprecedented times have called for unprecedented measures. Major plasma companies join to form the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance and develop a non-branded hyper-immunotherapy to treat serious COVID-19 patients. Can the industry capitalize on this course of action? plasma industry, plasma alliance, hyper-immunotherapy, plasma, covig-19, iplasma, covid-19, gc pharma, convalescence plasma no full 4 1 1b817cd4-1d08-446f-977e-f2b56e2bc4cb A discussion about Plasma Ft Jan M. Bult, Founder & Managing Director, JMB Consultancy BV 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.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:21:06 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Jan Bult, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/ft-jan-m-bult-founder-managing-director-jmb-consultancy-bv-9v8bRY_h 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.

]]> A discussion about Plasma Ft Jan M. Bult, Founder & Managing Director, JMB Consultancy BV Jan Bult, Mason Saint-Felix 00:26:44 Countries all over the world have expanded research on the use of convalescence plasma as a potential treatment for serious COVID-19 cases. Plasma is all over the news. The world is receiving an education on the use of antibodies to develop life-saving therapies in a way we have not seen before. This is a great thing for the industry. However, how do we build on this going forward? Countries all over the world have expanded research on the use of convalescence plasma as a potential treatment for serious COVID-19 cases. Plasma is all over the news. The world is receiving an education on the use of antibodies to develop life-saving therapies in a way we have not seen before. This is a great thing for the industry. However, how do we build on this going forward? plasma, news, life-saving therapies, donating, iplasma, covid-19, convalescence plasma, antibodies no full 3 1 d0e865ad-797d-4c03-83da-9a75d7ef59ae Impact of the plasma shortage and the Human-to-Human Connection: Ft Megan Ryan, Primary Immune Deficiency Disease Advocate 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. 

Connect with Megan:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

 

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

 

Episode Media Citations:

  1. KPIX CBS SF Bay Area. “Plasma Shortage Keeps Bay Area Woman from Receiving Essential Treatment.” YouTube, 21 Jun. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC7kLidXhqs&t=61s
  2. FOX 17 WXMI. “8-Year-Old Michigan Boy Loses Plasma Treatment Due to Shortage.” YouTube, 18 Sep. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7Qs4t24os
  3. WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. “Plasma Donations Needed Amid Nationwide Shortage.” YouTube, 11 Jul. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5yLkR7U3fo
]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:30:25 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (Megan Ryan, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/impact-of-the-plasma-shortage-human-to-human-connection-7_p4C7Ix 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. 

Connect with Megan:

LinkedIn

Twitter

Instagram

 

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

 

Episode Media Citations:

  1. KPIX CBS SF Bay Area. “Plasma Shortage Keeps Bay Area Woman from Receiving Essential Treatment.” YouTube, 21 Jun. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC7kLidXhqs&t=61s
  2. FOX 17 WXMI. “8-Year-Old Michigan Boy Loses Plasma Treatment Due to Shortage.” YouTube, 18 Sep. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js7Qs4t24os
  3. WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. “Plasma Donations Needed Amid Nationwide Shortage.” YouTube, 11 Jul. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5yLkR7U3fo
]]> Impact of the plasma shortage and the Human-to-Human Connection: Ft Megan Ryan, Primary Immune Deficiency Disease Advocate Megan Ryan, Mason Saint-Felix 00:25:42 The FDA’s formal announcement of a plasma shortage capped a rising issue that was foreseen a couple years back. This announcement took plasma last August and is now followed by the onset of Covid-19 to start 2020. It’s easy to excuse these setbacks as a bottom-line issue for bio-pharma companies but doing so would miss the human element. Plasma derived therapies depend on a human-to-human connection; that starts with a donor at a plasma center. The FDA’s formal announcement of a plasma shortage capped a rising issue that was foreseen a couple years back. This announcement took plasma last August and is now followed by the onset of Covid-19 to start 2020. It’s easy to excuse these setbacks as a bottom-line issue for bio-pharma companies but doing so would miss the human element. Plasma derived therapies depend on a human-to-human connection; that starts with a donor at a plasma center. my life depends on medicine made from plasma, iplasmalife, ivig shortage, the critical need for plasma donors, donating plasma, plasma shortage keeps bay area women from receiving essential treament, fda announces plasma shortage, why you should donate plasma, the plasma shortage worries me, 8 year old michigan boy loses plasma treatment due to shortage, iplasma, plasma shortage needed amid nationwide shortage, impact of the plasma shortage, primary immune deficiency no full 2 1 40fdf09b-5f54-4c67-af90-a6f6b80c1707 Living With a Primary Immune Deficiency During Coronavirus Pandemic: Ft John Boyle, President & CEO, Immune Deficiency Foundation 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.

Links mentioned in this episode:

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:34:26 +0000 studios@iplasmatechnology.com (John Boyle, Mason Saint-Felix) https://whattheplasma.life/episodes/living-with-a-primary-immune-deficiency-during-coronavirus-epidemic-d91nIFVk 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.

Links mentioned in this episode:

]]> Living With a Primary Immune Deficiency During Coronavirus Pandemic: Ft John Boyle, President & CEO, Immune Deficiency Foundation John Boyle, Mason Saint-Felix 00:30:04 The impact that the coronavirus has on our day-to-day lives' is unprecedented. Increased caution around basic hygiene, avoidance of a simple handshake, and fear of the unknown have become the new normal. For the majority us this will be temporary.  We will pick-up the pieces, rebuild and get back to life as we knew it. However, this IS the norm for people living with a primary immunodeficiency. Join Mason and John as they take a deep dive into the impact this pandemic is having on the PI community. The impact that the coronavirus has on our day-to-day lives' is unprecedented. Increased caution around basic hygiene, avoidance of a simple handshake, and fear of the unknown have become the new normal. For the majority us this will be temporary.  We will pick-up the pieces, rebuild and get back to life as we knew it. However, this IS the norm for people living with a primary immunodeficiency. Join Mason and John as they take a deep dive into the impact this pandemic is having on the PI community. living with a primary immune deficiency during coronavirus, coronavirus, impact of the coronavirus, worldpiweek, donating plasma, most vulnerable during this pandemic, whattheplasma, iplasma, what the plasma podcast, primary immune deficiency no full 1 1