Clinical Scorecard: Honoring the Legacy of Kristin Page (1974–2024)

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Kristin Page was a pediatric physician and researcher focused on cancer and acute leukemia, contributing significantly to transplant and cellular therapy data and quality.
• She co-developed the Working Committee Training and Leadership (WCTL) program to mentor and elevate the next generation of leaders in the field.
• Kristin was widely recognized for her mentorship, leadership, and collaborative efforts internationally, impacting research and clinical practice.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Utilize minimal residual disease (MRD) assessment as a practice-changing research focus in acute leukemia.

Management

• Incorporate data quality and informatics to improve transplant and cellular therapy outcomes.
• Engage multidisciplinary teams and international collaborations to enhance patient care and research.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Implement robust data operations and quality control measures in transplant and cellular therapy registries.

Risks

• Recognize the challenges in managing acute leukemia and transplant patients requiring ongoing research and data-driven improvements.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pediatric and adult patients undergoing transplant and cellular therapy for acute leukemia

Data-driven approaches and quality improvements in transplant and cellular therapy can enhance patient outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

• Foster mentorship and leadership development among early career investigators and clinicians.
• Promote international collaboration to advance research and clinical care in hematopoietic cell transplantation.
• Prioritize data quality, informatics, and innovation in transplant and cellular therapy research.

References

• CIBMTR - Kristin Page Tribute