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Highlights from the SWG

EventsParticipation in the 19th European LeukemiaNet (ELN) SymposiumLocation and dateThis event was held in Mannheim, Germany, on April 18, 2023. Chairs
D. Hoelzer
S. Chiaretti
Topics
Blinatumomab Frontline HOVON Trial (A. Rijneveld, Netherlands). Inotuzumab ozogamicin in MRD+ ALL (G.

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Horizon 2020: The European Commission proposes the successor to Framework Programme 7

Horizons 2020 will pay “particular attention to ensuring a broad approach to innovation, which is not only limited to the development of new products and services on the basis of scientific and technological breakthroughs, but which also incorporates aspects such…

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Hematology 2.0: navigating the world of medical apps

Interview with Dr Alex Langridge, SpR, by Dr Nuno Borges, MBBS, MRes, on behalf of YoungEHA. Despite the controversy surrounding them, medical apps remain extremely popular and lucrative endeavors.

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In memoriam Daniel Catovsky

Professor Daniel Catovsky MD DSc
19. 9. 1937 – 2. 12. 2022

Daniel Catovsky died peacefully in December at the age of 85 years.

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New data exchange platform on rare diseases

The European Commission (EC) launched a new online knowledge-sharing platform – the European Platform on Rare Disease Registration (EU RD Platform) – on February 28, 2019.

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Publications

In collaboration with SIOPE, we have developed a syllabus for pediatric hematology (non-malignant and malignant) which will be officially launched in 2024. The syllabus will be the basis for our future activities in the educational space.

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“Complement-ing” positive outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr Dimitrios Mastellos (@dmastellos)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on research worldwide. Multiple projects have been halted and researchers have lost their jobs.

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Highlights from the SWG

During 2023, the SWG:

Held a joint scientific meeting with the SWG on Myelodysplastic Syndromes and the SWG on Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Commenced work on guidelines for young MPN patients
Delivered a presentation for the American Society of Hematology (ASH) on the database…

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Mini-hormone fights iron

Iron overload commonly leads to organ damage and even death. Currently available treatments for iron overload are burdensome or cause side effects.

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May 8 - International Thalassaemia Day

Every year on the 8th May, Thalassaemia International Federation commemorates the International Thalassaemia Day and organises activities for raising awareness about the genetic blood disorder of thalassaemia, on general topics regarding its prevention, management and cure.

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