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New GFI1B variants in bleeding and platelet disorders

Platelets restrict blood loss upon vessel damage by formation of a clot (thrombus). Recently, we reported a family with a bleeding and platelet disorder (BPD), which was caused by a defect in the gene GFI1B1.

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EHA response to the EU’s Pharma Revision

Last week, the European Affairs team finalised EHA's response to the proposed revision of the EU (European Union) Pharmaceutical Legislation. In April 2023, the European Commission published a proposed Directive and Regulation to replace the current, outdated legal framework.

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Research Committee

Current committee members
Brian Huntly, United Kingdom (Chair)
Ruud Delwel, The Netherlands (Vice-Chair)
Dominique Bonnet, United Kingdom (EHA Board representative)
Shai Izraeli, Israel (TRTH representative)
David Kent, United Kingdom (Fellowships and Grants representative)
Alba Maiques Diaz, Spain (YoungEHA representative)
Martina Muckenthaler, Germany (HemaSphere representative)
Andreas Trumpp, Germany (Supernumerary…

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Nomination Committee

Current committee members
Tony Green, United Kingdom (Chair)
Regular members
Maria Ester Bernardo, Italy
Jan Cools, Belgium
Sabine Eichinge, Austria
Shai Izraeli, Israel
Irene Roberts, United Kingdom
AimThe Nomination Committee (NC) is responsible for ensuring the quality of the EHA Board related to scientific and educational background, and balance…

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About us

The European Hematology Association (EHA): “Towards prevention, cure, and quality of life for all patients with blood disorders”.

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EHA-funded study in The Lancet Haematology: Economic Burden of Blood Disorders in EU is €23 billion

In Europe blood disorders affect around 80 million people. The total cost of blood disorders consists of healthcare expenditure (€15. 6 billion), productivity loss due to illness and mortality (€5. 6 billion), and the costs of informal care (€1.

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