In this episode, Bright and Anousha welcome Dr. Catherine Freeland and Pharmacist Prince Okinedo, advisory board members of the African Hepatitis B Advocacy Coalition (ABAC). They discuss the Coalition’s launch and its mission to advance hepatitis B advocacy across Africa. Learn more about ABAC here: https://abachepb.org/ Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Anousha is joined by Dr. Su Wang, Medical Director of the Chinese Medical Program at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Medical Advisor to the Hepatitis B Foundation, along with Dr. Thomas Tu, Molecular Biologist at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research in Australia. Together, they discuss expanding hepatitis B treatment guidelines by broadening eligibility criteria, improving access, reducing loss to follow-up, and the importance of including public health and patie...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Claudia Hawkins, Director of the Center for Global Communicable and Emerging Infectious Diseases at Northwestern University. Dr. Hawkins leads the H2NET Initiative, a groundbreaking effort focused on addressing critical research gaps in Hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV/HBV co-infection across Sub-Saharan Africa. She shares insights into the challenges of HBV research in resource-limited settings, the importance of building local research capacity, and how H2NET is ...

In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician and leading expert in vaccine delivery and communication from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He sheds light on common myths and misconceptions about the hepatitis B birth dose and offers practical strategies for healthcare providers and advocates to address concerns with parents using empathy and evidence-based science. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instag...

In this episode, Bright and Anousha are joined by Dr. Bethany Holt, Associate Director of Health Systems at Harvard Medical School’s Program in Global Primary Health Care, and Imee Lacson, a patient advocate with the Yellow Warriors Society. Together, they explore how hepatitis B can be integrated into primary care and discuss strategies for strengthening health systems to address hepatitis B in the Philippines and Vietnam. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Me...

In this episode, Bright and Anousha are joined by researchers Philippa Mathews and Louise Downs to discuss their latest findings on the devastating financial impact of hepatitis B on patients and their families. They unpack key insights from their recent paper, shedding light on the hidden costs of care. The episode also features a powerful segment from patient advocate Joy Koy, who shares a firsthand perspective on the economic burden of living with hepatitis B. Support the show Our website:...

In this episode, Bright and Anousha spoke with Dr. Nancy Reau from Rush University to share insights and updates on current treatments in development for hepatitis B. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Hear from Lou Kassa, CEO of the Hepatitis B Foundation, Blumberg Institute, and Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, and Chari Cohen, President of the Hepatitis B Foundation in an interview for our podcast as they discuss what these changes mean for our organizations and others like us. Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, we welcomed Heidi Emery and Kathryn Jack to discuss their qualitative review on the barriers and facilitators of hepatitis B programs and services for prison inmates. Read more about their research here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39731473/ Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Michaela Jackson, Program Director of Prevention and Policy at the Hepatitis B Foundation to share insights about the hepatitis B vaccine and why it must be prioritized. Learn more about birth dose and hepatitis B vaccination: https://www.hepb.org/resources-and-support/hep-b-birth-dose-media-toolkit/ Support the show Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Anousha and Bright invited Dr. Robert Gish to speak about hepatitis B Reactivation, a serious health issue often overlooked in the discourse surrounding hepatitis B and liver cancer.Learn more about Dr. Gish at his website www.robertgish.com as well as through his podcast linked below. Everything Liver Podcast: https://www.robertgish.com/podcastSupport the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Anousha invited Mohamed Ali, a public health professional with the Seattle King County Health Department as well as a board member with Somali Health Board. Mohamed shared his experience working on the liver cancer disparities project and educating Somali communities in Seattle about the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer. Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright spoke with Prince--a patient advocate living with hepatitis B. Prince details his journey with hepatitis B and his aspirations to eliminate hepatitis B and improve the quality of life of those living with hepatitis B. Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha invite Wendy, a #justB storyteller with the Hepatitis B Foundation to share valuable insights about the journey towards patient advocacy and the challenges that come with it.Check out the resources mentioned during the episode!How do I Become a Patient Advocate with Wendy LoWendy's HepBStories.org WebpageSupport the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha spoke with Lynette, a storyteller living with hepatitis B. Lynette shares more about her diagnosis and what encouraged her to make the decision to get treatment to manage her health. Watch Lynette's B the Voice Story here: https://youtu.be/zSbwbRrkVroSupport the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Amy Jessop (Prevention Point) and Beatrice Zovich (Hepatitis B Foundation) to share insights from their recent study examining barriers to screening and education for hepatitis B and delta among PWUD (people who use drugs). Read the study here: https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/16/4/628Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha interviewed Dr. Chari Cohen (President of the Hepatitis B Foundation), and Dr. Carolyn Wester (Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis at the CDC). Dr. Cohen and Dr. Wester shared insights about the importance and impact of the universal hepatitis B screening and vaccination recommendations for adults in the United States. Check out additional resources by the CDC on hepatitis B vaccination and screening recommendations.Hepatitis B - Vaccination of...

In this episode, we are joined by our Philip Yeboah and Joe Balestrteri, who both serve on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) as patient advocates as well as storytellers for the #justB and #BtheVoice storytelling programs. Philip and Joe share more about their stories as well as their experiences with the CAB. Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

In this episode, Bright and Anousha chat with 2 members serving on the CAB Advisory Board as patient advocates with lived experiences. They share their stories with hepatitis B and how it empowered them to become a voice for people with lived experience everywhere. Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

This is part 2 of the interviews conducted at the International HBV Meeting in Kobe, Japan.Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook