Specialized Working Group on Red Cells and Iron
Overview
The Red Cells and Iron SWG covers the clinical areas of inherited and acquired disorders of the erythrocyte and iron metabolism. These include:
- Hemoglobinopathies and related disorders
- Disorders of metabolism, membrane abnormalities and other disorders of red blood cell shape
- Dyserythropoietic anemias and failure of erythroid cell production
- Inherited erythrocytosis
Activities of the group include:
- Facilitating clinical trials on new drugs for red cell disorders
- Preparing and evaluating existing guidelines for the best clinical practice
- Promoting research programs between clinicians and researchers
We are in the process of planning additional educational programs.
The Red Cells and Iron SWG includes the following subcommittees:
- Iron disorders: Martina Mukenthaler, Germany
- Hemolytic anemias: Achille Iolascon, Italy
- Congenital bone marrow failure, aplastic anemias, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: Antonio M Risitano, Italy
- Thalassemia and congenital hemoglobinopathies: Ali Taher, Lebanon
- Anemia in the elderly: Reinhard Stauder, Austria
- Sickle cell disease: Lucia De Franceschi, Italy
Join us
If you work in our field and share our mission to advance our understanding of red cells and iron, you’d be welcome to join our SWG. However, before you apply, we recommend you read our application guidance.
Ready? Apply to join us on the EHA Portal.
If you have any questions, please email our SWGs team.