on Hematology and Cell
Therapy

Debunking deep-seated myths and discussing practice-relevant facts with leading
world specialists in an informal, authentic video- and podcast.

on Hematology and
Cell
Therapy

Debunking deep-seated myths and discussing practice-relevant facts with leading world specialists in an informal, authentic video and podcast.

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  • Episode 429 min

    ‘CAR T cells CURE and CAUSE cancer’ w. Roni Shouval

    In this episode, together with Roni Shouval, we discuss the evolution of CAR T cells and their potential for cure: what does cure actually mean? We will also touch the hot topic of their potential for causing cancer, how likely it is and what this means for patients and clinicians alike.

    October 4, 2026

  • Episode 429 minOctober 4, 2026

    ‘CAR T cells CURE and CAUSE cancer’ w. Roni Shouval

    In this episode, together with Roni Shouval, we discuss the evolution of CAR T cells and their potential for cure: what does cure actually mean? We will also touch the hot topic of their potential for causing cancer, how likely it is and what this means for patients and clinicians alike.

More episodes

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  • Episode 4

    29 min

    Oct 4, 2026

    ‘CAR T cells CURE and CAUSE cancer’ w. Roni Shouval

    In this episode, together with Roni Shouval, we discuss the evolution of CAR T cells and their potential for cure: what does cure actually mean? We will also touch the hot topic of their potential for causing cancer, how likely it is and what this means for patients and clinicians alike.

    Roni Shouval

  • Episode 3

    27 min

    Sep 6, 2026

    ‘Conditioning intensity MATTERS for allogeneic transplant’ w. C. Craddock

    In this episode Prof. Charles Craddock discusses the major aims of conditioning regimens prior to allogeneic stem cell transplantation and how to select proper intensity of the regimen to balance Graft versus Leukemia effect and regimen related toxicity.

    Prof. Charles Craddock

  • Episode 2

    26 min

    Aug 9, 2026

    ‘MPN - does spleen size REALLY matter?’ w. Claire Harrison

    In this episode, Prof. Claire Harrison discusses the central role of the spleen in myelofibrosis - from its biology and clinical significance to its dominance as trial endpoint. The conversation explores how spleen responses relate to symptoms, survival, disease heterogeneity, and the future of endpoint selection in MPN clinical trials.

    Prof. Claire Harrison

Myths & Facts is…

… an independent, scientifically led video- and podcast dedicated to hematology and cell therapy. Under the scientific leadership of Prof. Nicolaus Kröger and Dr Nico Gagelmann, Myths & Facts critically examines established practices, emerging evidence, and evolving standards of care through expert dialogue.

Prof. Dr Nicolaus Kröger

Professor of Medicine and former Medical Director of the Department of Stem Cell Transplantation at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.

He served as President of the EBMT and as chairman of the German Stem Cell Working Group (DAG-KBT) and the German Stem Cell Registry (DRST). He is also member of numerous Scientific Committees such as ASH, EHA, and ESH. He has received several awards for his work to date including the prestigious EBMT van Bekkum Award in 2015. In 2020 he was awarded as Doctor Honoris Causa from the University Belgrade. He published extensively in his research focus on allogeneic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies incl GvHD, conditioning and relapse prevention and disease specific strategies. He is also co-founder of the ASTCT/EBMT Basic and Translational Scientific Meeting, the EBMT/ASTC Relapse Meeting and the COSTEM Meeting.

Dr Nico Gagelmann

Physician at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (Hamburg, Germany) and current research fellow at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, USA).

Co-founder and previous co-chair of the EBMT Trainee Committee and previous chair of the subcommittee of the CMWP from EBMT for CAR-T in plasma cell disorders. Working and research focus: acute and chronic myeloid malignancies, multiple myeloma, stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. The recent recipient of the Young Investigator Award from EHA 2026.

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