GANSID Journal Club Web Series
Overview
The GANSID Journal Club Web Series is a clinician-led, interactive online forum designed to promote critical appraisal of emerging research and support evidence-based care in hemoglobinopathies and other inherited blood disorders (IBDs).
Launching in 2026, the series will bring together clinicians, researchers, and trainees from around the world to discuss high-impact publications, evolving standards of care, and real-world implications for clinical practice—particularly across diverse resource settings.
Program Objectives
- Strengthen clinicians’ ability to critically evaluate new research
- Translate emerging evidence into practical, patient-centred care
- Promote global dialogue on evolving standards and best practices
- Reduce the gap between research findings and clinical application
- Support continuous professional development in IBD care
Target Audience
- Hematologists and hematology trainees
- Clinician-researchers and academic faculty
- Primary care and specialty physicians involved in IBD care
- Laboratory and transfusion medicine professionals
- Advanced practice providers and trainees
Format & Structure
- Live, virtual sessions delivered as a recurring web series
- Facilitated discussions led by experienced clinicians and subject-matter experts
- Focused review of selected peer-reviewed publications
- Interactive Q&A emphasizing clinical relevance and applicability
- Sessions designed to accommodate global participation across time zones
Content Focus (Planned)
- Landmark and emerging studies in inherited blood disorders
- Advances in diagnosis, therapeutics, and care delivery
- Implementation science and health systems research
- Contextualizing evidence for low- and middle-resource settings
- Ethical, equity, and access considerations in IBD care
Why Participate
- Stay current with rapidly evolving evidence
- Improve confidence in applying research findings to patient care
- Engage with a global community of peers and experts
- Contribute diverse perspectives from different practice settings
- Support a culture of lifelong learning and clinical excellence