Episode 183: Equal Access to Haematological Diagnostics

The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

Jan 4 2024 • 38 mins

Jonathan is joined by Elizabeth Macintyre, President-Elect and Board Member of the Biomedical Alliance, Europe; and Past President of the European Haematology Association (EHA). The pair delve into the world of haematology, focusing on Macintyre’s research towards equal access, haematological diagnostics, and her presidency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use the following timestamps to navigate the content in this episode:

(00:00)-Introduction

(01:39)-Macintyre’s route into medicine

(04:13)-Haematology in Europe, and leading the EHA

(08:30)-Diagnostics in haematological malignancies

(10:18)-Changes to congress following COVID-19

(14:12)-Coffee conversations

(15:36)-Madrid 2024

(18:42)-Jonathan speaks French

(24:07)-Medical politics and economics

(30:00)-Accessing new treatments

(35:43)-Three wishes for the future of healthcare