Mission and vision
Welcome to the European Hematology Association (EHA).
- We have a vision to transform the future of hematology in Europe and beyond its borders.
- We believe that hematology research, as well as education and treatment, are shared resources. This means they should be accessible to everyone, wherever they may be in the world.
- We’re here to mobilize the community, share knowledge, and connect interests to advocate for hematology.
Together, we’ll advance towards prevention, a cure, and improved quality of life. Empowering progress, knowledge, and partnership.
This is Borderless Hematology.
Borderless Hematology
Borderless Hematology means creating an environment where knowledge and expertise have unlimited potential. It’s where seasoned experience converges with youthful vigor, facilitating mutual inspiration in a seamless exchange of knowledge and collective learning.
Through Borderless Hematology, we empower each member and foster a sense of shared ownership. This shapes not only the field of hematology, but also the lives of patients who depend on us.
The future of hematology is within our reach.
Our history
“Towards prevention, cure, and quality of life for all patients with blood disorders”.
EHA was:
- Conceptualized in 1987
- Launched in 1990
- Formally established in 1992
Over the years, initiatives led by our association and members have positioned us at the forefront of hematology in Europe. Progress in education, training, research support, and patient care have helped to further advance this specialty, so vital to our health.
We’re a global network, and we actively collaborate with national and international medical associations and societies, and with European authorities to further hematology interests.
How we’re organized
The EHA Board, with 15 members, is responsible for the overall direction of the association.
Day-to-day activities are carried out by our Executive Office—a team of professionals based in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Key activities
- Knowledge: Advancing harmonized hematology education across Europe through the European Hematology Curriculum and the EHA Campus.
- Connection: Organizing the annual EHA Congress, attended by professionals from all over the world.
- Clinical excellence: Publishing HemaSphere, our open access journal and EHA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Advocacy: Strengthening hematology’s voice in Europe by furthering its interests at the highest level.
- Research: Support researchers with generous funding programs and bespoke trainings.
Our values
Collaboration means we work together across teams, disciplines, and borders to achieve shared goals.
Transparency reflects our commitment to open communication, clear processes, and accountability in everything we do.
Innovation drives us to continuously explore new ideas and approaches to advance hematology and improve education.
Trust is the foundation of our relationships, built through integrity, consistency, and mutual respect.
EHA at a glance
- The largest hematology community in Europe.
- A not-for-profit, membership-driven association based in the Netherlands.
- Effectively advocating for our members and the wider community at the highest level.
- Organizer of the annual EHA Congress, Europe’s largest hematology event.