Coffee & Compatibility
Coffee & Compatibility
American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Coffee and Compatibility is a monthly Podcast discussing current topics and expert opinions relating to transplantation, histocompatibility and immunogenetics. The podcast will include personal interviews from the American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) members, ASHI leadership, intriguing ASHI personalities, and discussions of current trends in transplantation.
HLA in Cell Therapy: The Time Is Now!
Join us on Coffee & Compatibility as Dr. Medhat Askar discusses the urgent need to investigate the role of HLA in cell therapy and how laboratories can support this rapidly growing treatment strategy. The conversation also highlights ongoing global efforts to advance transplantation and cell therapy initiatives.Learn more about The Transplantation Society’s activities during the World Health Assembly here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/medhataskar_the-transplantation-society-advances-the-activity-7464104308314173440-J-Kn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABF2FhwB2SQa9yztxvbubR246ItZX1ub52kCoffee & Compatibility is the official podcast of ASHI, featuring discussions on current topics, expert insights, and emerging trends in transplantation, histocompatibility, and immunogenetics.#CoffeeAndCompatibility #ASHIHLA #CellTherapy #HLA #Transplantation #Immunogenetics #Histocompatibility #TransplantImmunology #StemCellTherapy #LaboratoryMedicine #HealthcareEducation #MedicalPodcast #HLAResearch #CellularTherapy #TransplantScience
May 29
34 min
Dr. Rose Payne: An HLA Trailblazer
Part 2 of our series honoring early HLA pioneers! Wendy Leong joins the podcast as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Rose Payne.
Apr 27
43 min
This Is Not Yesterday’s Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Dr. Alberto Cardoso Martins Lima shares how advances in therapeutics are changing the way we think about HSCT donor selection.AFDT LINK: https://amfdt.swoogo.com/histocompatability2026/home
Mar 16
52 min
Dr. Paul Terasaki: a story of Risk, Resilience, and Revolution
Mr. Ricardo Ordonez honors the legacy of Dr. Paul Terasaki in this special episode of Coffee & Compatibility#PaulTerasaki #RicardoOrdonez #CoffeeAndCompatibility #HLA #Transplantation #Histocompatibility #Immunogenetics #TransplantScience #Legacy #MedicalPodcast #OrganTransplant #HealthcareHeroes #SciencePodcast #Immunology
Feb 23
41 min
Media Coverage Sparks Organ Donor Registry Withdrawals
Dr. Michael Cooper, Chief of Transplantation at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Chair of the Board of Directors for Donate Life America, shares his perspective on recent media coverage, its impact on the organ donor registry, and what the media is missing about organ transplantation.
Jan 26
37 min
Who Says AMR Doesn’t Happen in Liver Transplant Patients?
Join Coffee & Compatibility’s special guest, Dr. Jackie O’Leary, to learn about the implications of anti-HLA allosensitization in liver graft injury and how HLA laboratories could be playing a larger role.
Dec 29, 2025
37 min
The Impact of Drone Technology on the Future of Sample and Organ Allocation: Propelling Forward
This week, OPO CEO Kevin Myer, provides Coffee & Compatibility an update on “Project Matador” and on the utilization of drone technology in transplant allocation logistics for organs and samples.
Nov 24, 2025
42 min
The Present and Future of Transplant Modernization
Dr. Macey Levan — NYU transplant researcher, former OPTN Board Executive Committee member, living kidney donor, and national transplantation leader — joins C&C for a special live episode at the 51st Annual ASHI Meeting in Orlando, FL, to talk all things transplant “modernization” and the state of xenotransplantation.🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more expert discussions, insights into innovation, and practical tips on patents, diagnostics, and technology commercialization. Stay updated with the latest trends in science and intellectual property!Tip: Click the CC button, then Settings → Subtitles → Auto-translate to watch with captions in Spanish or other languages.Hashtags:#Innovation #TechnologyTransfer #Commercialization #Patents #DiagnosticAssays #IntellectualProperty #IPProtection #ScientificInnovation #ResearchToMarket #TechInnovation #StartupScience #BiotechInnovation #TranslationalResearch #ScienceEntrepreneurship #LabToMarket
Nov 3, 2025
59 min
The Power of Partnership: ASHI & ASCP Supporting the Clinical Laboratory Workforce
Discover how collaboration can strengthen our field! Join special guest Dr. Debby Basu as she shares the latest American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) projects and initiatives designed to support and empower the clinical laboratory workforce — including opportunities that could directly benefit you.
Sep 29, 2025
36 min
Innovation in Practice and Protection
Technology transfer and commercialization expert Dr. Kelly Parsons discusses the current state of patents and diagnostic assays. Learn essential strategies for protecting intellectual property, navigating patent processes, and translating scientific discoveries into real-world applications. Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, or innovator, this discussion offers valuable insights into bridging the gap between the lab and the market.
Aug 25, 2025
35 min
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