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Patient Advocacy Committee

Current committee members
Derek Elston, United Kingdom (Chair)
Samantha Nier, Switzerland (Vice-chair)
Loris Brunetta, Italy (Vice-chair)
Members representing a Patient Advocacy Organization

Organization
Member

Acute Leukaemia Advocates Network (ALAN)

Samantha Nier

CCI Europe

Anita Kienesberger

CLL Advocates Network (CLLAN)

Pierre Aumont

CML Advocates Network

Jan Geissler

European Federation of Associations of Patients with Haemochromatosis (EFAPH)

Dag…

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The European Health Data Space Regulation is a reality

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) Regulation has made it to the EU’s Official Journal, almost three years after the initial proposal was published.

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The new EU clinical trials map is online

A new clinical trial map was launched by EMA as part of the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) on March 3.

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EHA-ASH Translational Research Training in Hematology

How to apply for TRTH 2026
The application process for TRTH 2026 is being managed by the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

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ESID-EHA-SIOPE Focused Symposium 2025

Explore the interplay of immunodeficiency, hematologic conditions, and pediatric cancer at a unique, collaborative symposium. Dates: November 18–20, 2025
Location: Vienna, Austria

Abstract submission is open until 23:59 (CEST) on June 10, 2025.

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EHA Exam

An annual assessment designed to test your knowledge of the European Hematology Curriculum. EHA Exam 2025
The 9th European Hematology Exam will take place on June 12, 2025, from 13:30–16:00 (CEST).

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Chairs and members

Chair (2024–2027 term)Igor Aurer (education and scientific meetings co-lead) – University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb and KroHem, Croatia

Co-chair (2024–2027 term)Martin Dreyling (guidelines lead) – University Hospital Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilian University and GLA, Germany

SWG Executive Board members (2024–2027 term)
Kim Linton (scientific secretary) –…

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