Morag Griffin, Haematology Consultant, Leeds University Teaching Hospitals, UK, joins Jonathan to discuss rare haematological conditions, such as aplastic anaemia and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, as well as their treatments. They also discuss how vaccination response is affected by these diseases.

Use the following timestamps to navigate the topics discussed in this episode:

(00:00)-Introduction

(01:13)-What led Griffin into haematology

(02.00)-How Griffin’s Master’s degree in leadership helped her throughout her career

(03.10)-Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)

(09.13)-Griffin’s research on biomarkers and laboratory assessments for monitoring the treatment of patients with PNH

(12:44)-Aplastic anaemia

(16:43)-Importance of international collaboration

(19:34)-How aplastic anaemia and PNH affect vaccination responses

(23:45)-Histiocytic disease

(26:23)-Future research in haematology

(29:02)-Three wishes for the future of healthcare