Outpatient CAR T in Europe: Lessons from Barcelona
Aug 21, 2026 · 27 min · 14 segments
In this episode, Dr Alexandra Martínez Roca and Dr Beatriz Merchán Muñoz discuss how their team at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has developed a fully outpatient programme for CAR T-cell therapy. They…
In this episode, Dr Alexandra Martínez Roca and Dr Beatriz Merchán Muñoz discuss how their team at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has developed a fully outpatient programme for CAR T-cell therapy. They explain the evolution of their at-home programme, from outpatient transplantation and supportive care to outpatient CAR T administration, and describe the key clinical and logistical requirements for patient selection. The discussion explores caregiver training, monitoring for cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity, and the importance of dedicated multidisciplinary teams. The guests also share their experience with outpatient CAR T across academic and commercial products, highlighting safety outcomes, early discharge strategies, resource utilisation, and patient-centred benefits. They discuss practical considerations for centres interested in establishing similar programmes, including infrastructure, staffing, legislation, and continuous evaluation. Listen now for insights into the opportunities and challenges of delivering CAR T therapy beyond the hospital ward. *This podcast episode is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb.* Guests: Dr Alexandra Martínez Roca and Dr Beatriz Merchán Muñoz Affiliation: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain Host: Isabel Olivera-Martínez, PhD, EHA Medical Writer **Learn More** What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback Would you like to explore more eLearning or podcasts? Please visit the EHA Campus. https://ehaedu.org/Campus Subscribe, share, and review this podcast to be able to address topics you enjoy and like to listen to. Follow EHA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EHA\_Hematology/ Facebook: https://e-h-a.link/facebook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eha/ Email us: education@ehaweb.org Subscribe to receive the EHA Educational Updates via https://eha.news/subscribe
In this episode, Dr Alexandra Martínez Roca and Dr Beatriz Merchán Muñoz discuss how their team at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona has developed a fully outpatient programme for CAR T-cell therapy. They…
