EHA Grants Hall of Fame

SGN-CD33A Combined with Hypomethylating Therapy Produces High Remission Rates among Older Patients with AML

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of blood cancer in which the majority of cases express CD33 on the surface of the leukemia cells.

“Nothing about us without us”: how patient advocacy is changing the game

Nuno Borges MBBS MRes, on behalf of YoungEHA
When it comes to advancing medical care, there is no denying that patients are at the core of everything we do.

The Clot Thickens

Haemophilia B is a genetic bleeding disorder, affecting approximately 80,000 males worldwide1, caused by an insufficient or dyfunctional blood clotting protein called factor IX (FIX).

From Plans to Action: European Cancer Summit

From Plans to Action:  European Cancer Summit (Brussels-Hybrid, November 17-18, 2021) 
November 17- 18 marks the first anniversary of EHA’s membership to the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), as well as the event dates for the 2021 European Cancer Summit.

Immunotherapy delivered by Blinatumomab improves survival in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patients

Adult patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can achieve disease control in 90% of cases with intense chemotherapy but only half of these responders will be cured.

Highlights from the SWG

The SWG:

Was involved with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on shortages—as part of our policy and regulatory work
Participated in the EMA Healthcare Professionals Policy Officers' Group (HCP POG) review of the ‘Frailty and Older People: Considerations in Medicine Development and…

Hospital pharmacists and regulators lead the way on shortages

EHA welcomes initiatives but calls for more focus on causes

Medicine shortages have a negative impact on the quality and cost of treatments and on patient access to the best possible care.

CarrerasLeaders call two is now open

The second CarrerasLeaders call is open: apply now to the postdoctoral program to empower future leaders in the fight against blood cancers.

EHA24 is YOUR congress – here’s how you can make the most of it

Congress season is an exciting time for any field. It’s a time when experts come together to share the latest developments, and also an opportunity to see friends and colleagues who you haven’t seen in a while.