Biobehavioral research and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Expert review from the Biobehavioral Research Special Interest Group of the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

The interactions of behavioral, psychological, and socioenvironmental factors with biological processes (summarized as ‘biobehavioral’) throughout the hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) trajectory significantly impact both psychological and physical morbidity and mortality [1, 2]. The adverse effects of stress-related biobehavioral factors (including psychological and socioenvironmental factors) on immune function have already been well documented in cancer populations. The effects are likely to be especially salient in the HCT context given the importance of optimal immune recovery and function in reducing complications and preventing recurrence.

Source: Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation - June 14, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Debra Lynch Kelly, Karen Syrjala, Mallory Taylor, Kelly E. Rentscher, Shahrukh Hashmi, William A. Wood, Heather Jim, Anna Barata, Kathryn E. Flynn, Linda J. Burns, Bronwen E. Shaw, Effie Petersdorf, Anela Carrazana Yero, Amanda D. Emmrich, Keayra E. Morri Source Type: research