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EU Elections and Health Policy
HemAffairs Article #1 – June 2019
2019 will see significant changes within the European institutions.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
Every European citizen should have access to the best quality medical care at the best possible price. Pan-European cooperation on health technology assessments (HTA) is essential for such aspirations.
Read morePress Release: “Building the knowledge economy in the world of blood diseases: patients, professionals and Parliamentarians help make the new Europe.”
Brussels, 29th August 2011
On the 30th & 31st of August a conference will be hosted in the European Parliament that will demonstrate the leading role haematology will have in securing the future knowledge economy envisaged in the Europe 2020 Strategy.…
What to expect from European Affairs at EHA2024
European Affairs gives a voice to hematology professionals in Europe. The department ensures that the interests of EHA members are duly represented in policy, regulatory and scientific areas and networks.
Read moreYoung researchers to benefit from EHA training and mentoring
Participation in EHA-CRTH will allow these researchers to fine-tune the skills and knowledge required to successfully design, run and complete clinical trials.
Read morePrevious awards
Before the introduction of its current awards program, EHA honored:
Leaders in hematological research through the José Carreras Award (from 1999)
Outstanding physicians and scientists by means of the Jean Bernard Lifetime Achievement Award (from 2008)
In 2018, two further awards were introduced…
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.
Read moreThe root of evil: pre-leukemic clones that survive chemotherapy are linked to a higher risk of leukemia recurrence
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of blood cancer. Treatment with intensive chemotherapy often leads to a period of freedom from overt disease called a remission. However, recurrence of the disease is common.
Read moreRestoring Effective Anti-Tumor Response in Hodgkin Lymphoma with Nivolumab
Hodgkin Lymphoma typically affects young men and women in their 30s. Although it is highly curable with the current combination of chemo and radiation therapy, approximately 20% of patients will not be cured with first line regimens.
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