Welcome to Black Blood Heals, a groundbreaking podcast exploring the world of blood stem cell therapy. In today's episode, sponsored by NMDP, we shine a spotlight on the pressing need for African American men to join the donor registry. Joining us is the esteemed Dr. Jason Payne, an assistant professor and pediatric hematologist at Morehouse Medical School, whose passion for beating sickle cell disease and dedication to increasing diversity in the donor registry is truly inspiring.

Dr. Payne shares his insights on the need for more representation in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of African American physicians and donors. He discusses the challenges faced by African American patients, particularly in finding stem cell matches, and provides valuable information on the process of joining the registry and becoming a potential
donor. The conversation highlights the crucial role of education, advocacy, and community outreach to address disparities and improve access to lifesaving treatments.

If you've ever considered making a difference as a donor, don't miss out on the opportunity to learn more about the impact you can make. Visit https://www.nmdp.org'>https://www.nmdp.org to discover how you can become part of the solution and help save lives in your community. Let's unite to create meaningful change.

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Learn more at https://www.nmdp.org'>https://www.nmdp.org and see how you can join the registry at https://bit.ly/NMDP_Registry_YT

00:00 Need more black and brown physicians.
03:48 Pediatric hematology and oncology experiences with pain.
09:21 Join registry regardless of age or gender.
11:07 Joining registry to help improve diversity in transplants.
15:23 DNA only given for registry to match.
18:44 Privilege and responsibility serving patients as a doctor.
20:36 Stem cell therapy evolving, safer with time.
24:17 Utilize resources, reach community, increase registry diversity.