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First randomized evidence for kinase inhibitor activity in acute myeloid leukemia

Despite the success of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in some forms of leukemias such as chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, until now a kinase inhibitor had yet to demonstrate activity in acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

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Sanquin Blood Supply will culture erythrocytes for transfusion purposes

ABO-Rh-D matched transfusions result in alloimmunisation in 3-5% of recipients. Once allo-immunized, it may become very difficult to find appropriate donor erythrocytes, especially when multiple antibodies or rare combinations of antibodies are present.

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Gdf -11 a new target to improve anemia in thalassemia.

 

β-thalassemias are characterized by ineffective red blood cell (RBC) production, leading to anemia, iron overload, and organ failure. As current treatment options for β-thalassemia are limited, there is a clear unmet need for alternative therapies.

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Guidelines for hematologists

For guidance regarding COVID-19, see FAQ by the EHA SWG on Infections

EHA creates clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of hematologic diseases.

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Participation grants & abstract awards

Participation grants
The call for participation grant applications has closed on March 1, 2021 (23:59 CET). Participation grant application has closed

Participation Grants (previously called Travel Grants) provide complimentary registration for the upcoming EHA Virtual Congress.

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EHA endorses the International COVID-19 Blood Cancer Coalition (ICBCC) Statement

On February 21, the COVID-19 Blood Cancer Coalition (ICBCC), a multi-stakeholder coalition including representatives from the global patient advocacy and clinical community, launched its Joint Patient Impact Statement and Recommendations for protecting immunocompromised blood cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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3rd Highlights of Past EHA (HOPE) in 2020 focused on Latin America a success!

November 13, 2020

Meeting Chairs:

Prof J Gribben (European Hematology Association)
Prof G Stemmelin (Argentinian Society of Hematology)

On November 13, EHA and the Argentinian Society of Hematology (SAH) kicked-off the second HOPE Latin America meeting in a virtual format.

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Last chance: special EAPM2017 registration offer for EHA members

EAMP2017 will take place in Belfast, Ireland, from 27-29 November 2017.  The European Alliance for Personalised Medicine (EAPM), launched in March 2012, brings together European healthcare experts and patient advocates involved with major chronic diseases.

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Press release: Work of 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winners to be presented at the 18th Congress of the European Hematology Association in Stockholm, June 13-16, 2013

With the Scientific Working Group for Stem Cells, the 18th Congress of EHA took the opportunity to acknowledge the work of the 2013 winner of the Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology, Drs John B.

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