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PRESS RELEASE: The future of research in hematology is here

“For the first time, hematologists in Europe came together to develop a roadmap to guide hematology research in Europe” says Professor Andreas Engert, chair of the EHA Research Roadmap Task Force, “Hematology in Europe has achieved a lot, but the discipline must focus and…

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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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Targeting the B-cell Receptor in Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas

In collaboration with Dr. Lou Staudt, Pharmacyclics and associate investigators, we performed a clinical trial of a very potent inhibitor of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) called ibrutinib.

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EHA Guidelines on Recommendations for Pregnancy in Rare Inherited Anemias

EHA and the Scientific Working Group on Red Cells and Iron organized the first online workshop on the EHA Guidelines: “Recommendations for Pregnancy in Rare Inherited Anemias”.

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Expert opinions for COVID-19 vaccination in patients with hematologic cancer

Ronja Brockhoff, Hamdi Akan, Rafael Duarte, Martin Hönigl, Nikolay Klimko, Sibylle C. Mellinghoff, Livio Pagano, Antonio Pagliuca, Paul Verweij, Oliver A.

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EHA-PTHiT Hematology Tutorial on Novel Treatment Approaches in Hematologic Malignancies

EHA in collaboration with the Polish Society for Hematology and Transfusion (PTHiT) have decided to postpone this highly anticipated Hematology Tutorial to a future date, to be announced.

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Immunoglobulin shortages in the spotlight: EMA, SUPPLY and the SoHO Regulation

EMA executive director Emer Cooke welcoming participants including EHA at the Shortages Workshop, March 1

 

Shortages of immunoglobulins and the need to increase and sustain plasma supplies have moved to the center of the EU policy and regulatory stage.

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EHA Statement of Solidarity with local communities in Türkiye and Syria

The European Hematology Association (EHA) is deeply concerned about the situation in southern Türkiye and northern Syria: Monday's earthquakes and aftershocks have killed thousands of people and destroyed innumerable buildings, while freezing temperatures and damaged roads are hampering rescue efforts.

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Help disseminate IVDR Questionnaire - Share with diagnostic laboratories in your network

The new EU Regulation on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) will come into full effect per May 26, 2022 and will have substantial consequences for diagnostic laboratories.

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Without access to treatment, can we truly innovate in rare diseases?

Interview with Giampaolo Merlini

There have been many developments on rare diseases since the EU Orphan Medicinal Products Regulation came into force in 2000. As the European Commission is evaluating its effectiveness, EHA discussed with Prof.

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