The European Hematology Association (EHA)

About us

Scientific Program Committee, EHA Congress 2024

Current committee members

  • Brian Huntly, United Kingdom (Chair)
  • Martin Dreyling, Germany (Chair elect)
  • Konstanze Döhner, Germany (Past Chair)
  • Marta Morado, Spain (Local representative)
  • Gabriela Baerlocher, Switzerland
  • Tom Cupedo, The Netherlands
  • Florence Cymbalista, France
  • Mariane De Montalembert, France
  • Jordi Esteve, Spain
  • Thoas Fioretos, Sweden
  • Sara Ghorashian, United Kingdom
  • Domenico Girelli, Italy
  • Mats Jerkeman, Sweden
  • Ulrich Keller, Germany
  • Shahram Kordasti, United Kingdom
  • Marc Mansour, United Kingdom
  • Mirjana Mitrovic, Serbia
  • Satu Mustjoki, Finland
  • Fionnuala Ní Ainle, Ireland
  • Jessica Okosun, United Kingdom
  • Uwe Platzbecker, Germany
  • Paula Rodríguez Otero, Spain
  • Martina Seiffert, Germany
  • Liran Shlush, Israel
  • Jerzy Windyga, Poland
  • Robert Zeiser, Germany

Observers

  • Mandy Lauw (YoungEHA Committee)
  • Jan Geissler (Patient Advocacy Committee)

Aim

The Scientific Program Committee is responsible for the creation of a scientific and educational EHA Congress program that encompasses comprehensive hematology, stands out in excellence and includes the latest insights and findings in hematology research and clinical practice.

The SPC serves as an advisory body to the EHA Board and works closely with the EHA Office and other EHA Committees.

Tasks and responsibilities

  • To ensure consistency and continuity of EHA’s Annual congress.
  • To maintain the quality of the scientific and educational content of the EHA congress.
  • To guarantee the composition of a balanced program, covering comprehensive hematology.
  • Participate in meetings, calls, reviews and all other activities needed to deliver a high quality congress program.

Composition

  1. Chair (EHA Board member)
  2. Past Chair (EHA Board member)
  3. Chair elect (EHA Board member)
  4. Local representative from hosting country
  5. Up to 20 full members representing all fields in hematology (appointed based on expertise by the EHA Board)

Rotation

  • Chairs: 3 years
  • Local representative: 1 year
  • Full members: 2 years

Meetings

  • Physical & virtual meetings
  • Regular conference calls