Episode 6 – Interview with Megan Anne Ryan; Patient and Patient Advocate   We have a special guest in honor of Rare Disease Day in today's episode. Megan Anne Ryan shares her authentic patient perspective and serves as a voice for patients worldwide. She is a proud native Texan who was diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency, specifically Common Variable Immune Deficiency, in her twenties. Megan goes on to discuss the diagnostic odyssey which is all too often lengthy and challenging for patients. Her unique perspective serves to shed light on the importance of plasma donors and the staff involved in plasma collection. Advocacy Work Megan served as the Board Treasurer for the <a href="https://www.grifols.com/en/our-foundations">Jose Antonio Grifols Lucas I Foundation</a> and has further expanded her reach to the organization <a href="https://undiesforeveryone.org/">Undies for Everyone</a>.

Balancing Act: Unraveling the Ethics of Plasma Donation

This is a podcast about plasma donation. As a plasma donor, your contribution to the health and well-being of patients who rely on plasma-derived therapies is invaluable. Plasma saves and improves the lives of people with chronic diseases such as primary immune deficiency, hemophilia, and COVID-19—related conditions. In addition to treating these conditions, plasma is used in emergencies to treat people with burns and other trauma-related injuries. When you donate plasma, you give the gift of life. We sit down with people from all walks of life to have real conversations.