Season 1 of What The Plasma is here! Our first guest is John Boyle, President & CEO of the Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF). 

John has served as President & CEO of the IDF since 2017. His career has been devoted to nonprofit management and health advocacy, most recently as Vice President of External Relations at IDF.

In 1978, John was diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency (PI), specifically X-linked Agammaglobulinemia, and has received immunoglobulin replacement therapy since he was six months old.

John is focused on advancing the Foundation’s advocacy, education, and research initiatives – both today and in the future. He leads a dedicated team working to grow the IDF community while anticipating future challenges for those affected by PI, such as emerging treatments, healthcare policy, and access issues.

Prior to IDF, John worked for Children’s National Medical Center and the Platelet Disorder Support Association. He received a B.S. from Boston University and an M.A. in Nonprofit Management from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

In this episode, we learn more about What The Plasma, discuss the impact the coronavirus is having in the primary immunodeficiency community, and explore the importance of donors continuing to donate plasma during these unprecedented times. 

This episode is brought to you by ADMA BioCenters in Kennesaw, GA. ADMA BioCenters reminds you that: You have the power to heal others and help yourself. By becoming a plasma donor, you can earn money while helping save the lives of many people! Learn more by visiting www.admabiocenters.com.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• iPlasma.Life
• Primaryimmune.org
• Worldpiweek.org