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Thu, March 31, 2011

Blood Disorders: European Hematologists gather in London, June 9-12, 2011

Invitation to 16th Congress of EHA - European Hematology Association

Blood Disorders:

European Hematologists gather in London, June 9-12, 2011

More than 9,000 participants from around 100 European and non-European countries are expected at the upcoming 16th Congress of the EHA at the ExCeL Congress Center in London from June 9-12, 2011. As a member of the press you are cordially invited.

The 16th Congress of EHA will be organized by the European Hematology Association (EHA)

President of the EHA: Prof Robin Foà, Italy;

President of the 16th Congress: Prof Irene Roberts, United Kingdom;

Chair Scientific Program Committee of the 16th Congress: Prof Ivo Touw, The Netherlands

About the EHA Annual Congress

After 15 congresses and constantly increasing number of delegates, the 16th Congress of EHA will take place in London. Hematology is a specialty that covers everything that has to do with blood: its origin in the bone marrow, diseases (in the production) of blood and their treatments. The latest data on research and development within the wide spectrum of hematology are presented. The Congress is aimed at health professionals working in or interested in the field of hematology.
The scientific program topics range from stem cell physiology and development, to leukemia; lymphoma; diagnosis and treatment; red blood cells; white blood cells and platelet disorders; hemophilia and myeloma; thrombosis and bleeding disorders as well as transfusion and stem cell transplantation. Last year the congress in Barcelona welcomed over 9,000 participants.

A number of sessions in the Congress program are dedicated to more general health care issues:

        - The Patient Advocacy Session is an example of the triangle between doctor, patient and pharmaceutical industry discussing the challenge of drug compliance from each of the three perspectives.

        - In collaboration with the American Society of Hematology (ASH) a joint program has been designed with the focus on cost management in diagnosis and treatment of ematological disorders.

        - With the Japanese Society of Hematology a session has been organized to promote discussion of a disease that is common either in Japan or Europe.

        - The joint program of the European School of Haematology (ESH) and EHA is an interactive session with a focus on moral, ethical and legal dilemmas regarding the different forms of assistance in dying.

The preliminary program of the 16th Congress can be found here


About EHA

The European Hematology Association (EHA) aims to promote excellence in clinical practice, research and education in European hematology. EHA was founded in June 1992, and today – with over 3200 members from 100 countries – is a consolidated representative organization of European hematologists.


Press Briefing on key topics will take place on Friday, June 10, 2011 from 08:30 - 09:30

The Press briefing for the EHA Congress will be held at 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Friday  June 10, at the ExCeL London. Top international experts will be on hand to provide you with current and expected developments in their field of expertise.

Registration for Media Representatives

To register click here
       
Contact
EHA Executive Office
Ineke van der Beek, Petra Stork
E-mail: communication[bat]ehaweb.org

European Hematology Association,
Koninginnegracht 12b
2514 AA The Hague
The Hague
2514 Netherlands
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