The Plasma Podcast

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This is a podcast about plasma donation. As a plasma donor, your contribution to the health and well-being of patients who rely on plasma-derived therapies is invaluable. Plasma saves and improves the lives of people with chronic diseases such as primary immune deficiency, hemophilia, and COVID-19—related conditions. In addition to treating these conditions, plasma is used in emergencies to treat people with burns and other trauma-related injuries. When you donate plasma, you give the gift of life. We sit down with people from all walks of life to have real conversations.

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Episodes

Season 2 Episode 2 - Reverse Plasma Podcast; Gabby Interviews Kris

Summary: In this episode of the Plasma Podcast, the Marketing Operations Manager at Proesis, interviews Kris Jonas, the CEO of the company. They discuss Kris's entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind starting Proesis, and the importance of fierce donor advocacy in the plasma industry. They also touch on the core values of the company and the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. Key Points: Kris shares how he started Proesis after being fired from a previous job. Fierce dono...

May 29, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Strength and Science A Mothers Journey Through CDG

The Courageous Fight Against Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) This episode of the Plasma Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Keyatta Hodgson, who shares the challenging journey of her family dealing with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD). Keyatta's story highlights the significant struggles and the heart-wrenching loss of two of her sons to CGD while advocating for awareness and the critical need for plasma donation. Listeners will learn about the impact of CGD, the importance o...

May 06, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Plasma Donation Insights: An In-Depth Interview with Chuck, a Dedicated Donor from Raleigh

Show Notes: Overseen by various regulatory agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the plasma donation process is performed in a highly controlled, aseptic environment by professionally trained staff, including oversight by onsite licensed medical professionals. Your plasma is collected in a sterile disposable closed system ensuring no contamination. In addition, highly regulated cleaning protocols ensure the process is safe. How to Give Plasma While each center has a specifi...

Mar 27, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Understanding the U.S. Plasma Collection Regulatory Landscape

Podcast Guide: Understanding the U.S. Plasma Collection Regulatory Landscape Special Guest: James Knowles, Plasma Regulatory Expert Segment 1: U.S. Regulatory Framework for Plasma Collection 1.1 History & Background 1.2 Current Regulatory Landscape 1.3 Importance of Regulations Segment 2: Current State of the Plasma Collection Business in the U.S. 2.1 Market Overview · Growth of the plasma collection industry 2.2 Challenges in the Industry 2.3 Innovations & Positive Trends Segment 3: Pla...

Sep 01, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Balancing Act: Unraveling the Ethics of Plasma Donation

A Deep Dive into Plasma Donation in the United States with Peter Jaworski Episode Title: Balancing Act: Unraveling the Ethics of Plasma Donation Peter's Background: Polish by way of Canada (Peter's immigration story) Business ethics at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business Ethics and the economics of the global plasma industry Stolen from LinkedIn: He has published in Ethics, Philosophical Studies, The Journal of Business Ethics, The Journal of Value Inquiry, the Canadian Journal ...

Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Interview with a patient of Plasma Derived Therapies; Megan Anne Ryan

Episode 6 – Interview with Megan Anne Ryan; Patient and Patient Advocate We have a special guest in honor of Rare Disease Day in today's episode. Megan Anne Ryan shares her authentic patient perspective and serves as a voice for patients worldwide. She is a proud native Texan who was diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency, specifically Common Variable Immune Deficiency, in her twenties. Megan goes on to discuss the diagnostic odyssey which is all too often lengthy and challenging for patient...

Feb 28, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Plasma Podcast - Interview with Colin and Jesse

Show Notes: Guests: Colin McGrath Jesse Cardon In this episode, we dive into the stigma of plasma donation and why we have work to do in this space. We also address the question, "how do we do a better job of dignifying the process for the donor?" Colin and Jesse have extensive plasma industry experience, much of it in a collection center which they detail during the discussion. Colin claims to be able to throw a football 75 yards with a perfect spiral, and Jesse speaks about his political ambit...

Feb 03, 2023•46 min

The Plasma Podcast Episode 4 - Interview with Dr. Myiesha Taylor

Show Notes: In today's episode, we interview Dr. Myiesha Taylor. Dr. Taylor is an author and Emergency Medicine Physician, and Medical Director for several plasma collection centers. We explore the industry's current status, discuss what it means to be "Fierce Donor Advocates," and learn more about the role race plays in the medical community. Guest: Dr. Myiesha Taylor Dr. Taylor Intro Emergency Medicine Physician Founder of the Artemis Medical Society which supports and mentors women physicians...

Jan 20, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Plasma Podcast Episode 3 - Interview with Sharis and Crystal from the Quality Team

Guests: Sharis Hazel – Director of Quality and Regulatory Crystal Phillips – Regulatory Affairs Manager Show notes: Sharis and Crystal offer their perspective on everything from plasma donation to diversity in the workforce. They cover the role quality plays in a plasma center, including a deeper explanation of quality control versus quality assurance. As the discussion unfolds, we discuss the experiential stigma of plasma donation and how it doesn't have to be that way. Further discussions reve...

Jan 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Plasma Podcast Episode 2 - Interview with the Proesis Director of Operations

Episode 2 Show Notes Katharine co-hosts our interview with Steve Raguskus – Director of Operations for Proesis Bio, as he discusses his background, the blank canvas of a start-up, and what lead him to Proesis. We talk about the Proesis core values and the context of what they mean. Steve discusses his take on our core values and how they relate to what we do daily using recent real-world examples. In particular, Steve focuses on his current donation experience and how that translates to our core...

Dec 09, 2022•45 min

The Plasma Podcast Inaugural Episode - Interview with the Proesis Finance Director

Inaugural Episode This is a podcast is directed to all plasma donors, plasma collection staff, and the dedicated professionals supporting this incredible industry. It is meant to be both educational and entertaining. We will have guests from all walks of life to talk about all things plasma. Despite the growing demand for plasma, shortages often threaten patient care in every community. As research advances, scientists are continually discovering new indications for plasma-derived therapies that...

Dec 05, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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