142. we secured the grant: HPS conference 2026 recap
From Rare with Flair by Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
April 28, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 7 · Episode 142
About this episode
The hosts recap their experiences at the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Conference 2026, highlighting the excitement of securing a grant and introducing a new guest to their community.
hi hello hey… we’re not ready to be back Physically, we’re home, but mentally, we’re still at the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Conference. This year was extra special because we secured a Grant—Newkirk, that is. Case’s fiancé, Grant, joined the conference chaos for the first (and certainly not the last) time, and it made everything even more fun. We get into the excitement (and vulnerability) of bringing someone new into a space that feels so unique to our community—and spoiler alert: Grant was welcomed with open arms. This year’s conference was on the smaller side, but still just as meaningful. We’re recapping it all—from our many involvements to our favorite moments. To everyone we saw—old friends and new—it’s always such a joy to connect with this community. HPS is just the first of three conferences we’ll be at this year, so stay tuned for more recaps in the coming months… some of which may turn into chaotic live episodes. Case + Grant (+ Cass) at the HPS conference, 2026 related episodes Check out past HPS conference eps to relive the magic 16. a family reunion with blood draws: the hps conference (2021): a primer on all things conference 66. hps conference: reuniting our…
People in this episode
Hosts: Casey Greer, Cassandra Mendez
Guest: Grant
Topics covered
- HPS conference
- community
- grant
- recap
- personal experiences
Keywords
- HPS conference
- grant
- community
- recap
- Casey Greer
- Cassandra Mendez
- Grant
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Conference, Newkirk
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