Highlights

SWG-initiated research grant 2025

Epidemiology of infection in AML: A European Hematology Association survey (EPIAMLINF)

Project team:

  • Dr Jon Salmanton-García (University of Cologne, Germany)
  • Prof Livio Pagano (Policlinico Universitario Fondazione Agostino Gemelli, Italy)
  • Prof Oliver A. Cornely (University of Cologne, Germany)
  • Dr Luana Fianchi (Policlinico Universitario Fondazione Agostino Gemelli, Italy)
  • Dr Jannik Stemler (University of Cologne, Germany)
  • Prof Francesco Marchesi (IRCCS Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, Italy)
  • Prof Ľuboš Drgoňa (Comenius University and National Cancer Institute, Slovakia)

Project aim:

  • Enhance data collection across multiple European centers
  • Strengthen collaboration within the Infections in Hematology network
  • Generate impactful findings that will provide essential insights for optimizing infection prevention and treatment strategies in AML patients undergoing chemotherapy

More information could be found here: https://ehaweb.org/research-innovation/specialized-working-groups/swg-grants/swg-grant-funded-projects-2025/epidemiology-of-infection-in-aml-a-european-hematology-association-survey-epiamlinf

SWG Session at the EHA Congress 2025

Chair: Jon Salmanton-García (Germany)

Speakers:

  • Maria Stefania Infante (Spain) – Infection surveillance in hematology: Impact of bispecific antibody treatments
  • Alexander Schauwvlieghe (Belgium) – Balancing safety and Connection: Visitor policies for hematologic patients
  • Verena Petzer (Austria) – Protecting vulnerable lives: The importance of vaccination in hematology
  • Ľuboš Drgoňa (Slovakia) – Top infections threatening hematology patients: An urgent update
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