American Society of Hematology

10/21/2026

Applications will close soon for the ASH Treating Fairly Research Award.

This award supports vulnerable research into hematologic diseases that disproportionately affect underserved communities. Those selected will receive $200,000 in funding, which may be used within a period of 1-3 years.

Apply if you have an PhD, an MD/DO, or an MD/DO, PhD and are no longer eligible for the ASH AMFDP and ASH Scholar Awards.

Deadline: November 15, 2026.

As part of its $25M+ commitment, ASH is ensuring this science has a home.

If you’re eligible, apply. If you know someone who is, share this information: https://ow.ly/NAV050ZZ4W7

10/21/2026

Applications are now open for ASH Careers in Hematology Advancement Mentorship Program (CHAMP)-Classical Hematology!

Designed for first- and second-year pediatric and adult hematology/oncology fellows, this year-long program pairs mentees with experienced classical hematologists for personalized mentorship, career guidance, scholarly opportunities, and professional connections.

Take the next step in your career in classical hematology. Apply by November 6: https://ow.ly/K2lO50ZZ4xY

10/20/2026

Last chance to save on registration!

Register today to secure advance registration rates for the 68th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition before prices increase on October 22.

⏰ Don’t wait! Register by October 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT to take advantage of savings.

Register now: https://ow.ly/2Nq650ZZ3YT

10/19/2026

ASH's clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for new thresholds to help clinicians identify iron deficiency across different patient populations and support more consistent approaches to diagnosis.

Hear from an ASH guideline expert about the significance of these recommendations and what they mean for clinical practice.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Buh850ZZ36B

10/18/2026

ASH President Robert Negrin, MD recently participated in the Society’s Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) and sickle cell disease meetings in Nairobi and saw the significant progress being made.

While challenges remain, he left with an overwhelming sense of optimism about what could be accomplished through coordinated, effective action.

Read more in the September/October issue of The Hematologist: https://ow.ly/hG4u50ZYrzA

10/16/2026

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' recent diagnosis is a reminder that blood clots can affect anyone, even professional athletes.

Blood clots can develop in different parts of the body, and understanding the warning signs is an important part of blood health awareness. Symptoms such as pain, swelling, or warmth in an arm or leg may indicate a blood clot, while sudden shortness of breath or chest pain could signal a medical emergency.

Not all blood clots are the same, but recognizing potential symptoms and seeking timely medical attention can make a difference.

Learn more : https://ow.ly/Sjh750ZYyzB

Wishing Jalen Hurts a smooth and speedy recovery!

10/16/2026

How can genomic insights inform the care of patients with aplastic anemia?

In the new Aplastic Anemia Clinical Case Webinar, join Dr. Babushok to explore the role of somatic mutations and clonal hematopoiesis in aplastic anemia, and how emerging genomic findings can inform risk assessment, monitoring, and clinical management.

Register today: https://ow.ly/TcwK50ZY3K2

10/15/2026

Natural language processing (NLP) can help both clinicians and researchers extract valuable outcomes from electronic medical records.

At the next installment in the ASH AI Applications in Hematology webinar series, learn how you can use these tools, and explore a case study from Dr. Ang Li’s group at Baylor College of Medicine.

📅Tune in on October 22 from 12 noon – 1 p.m. Eastern time

Attendees will be able to:

🔹Describe the overall steps to conducting a project that uses NLP

🔹Explain how NLP has evolved over time

🔹 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of current approaches to NLP for disease phenotyping

🔹 Explain how regulatory and ethical constraints influence the use of NLP with medical records

Register now: https://ow.ly/BpcN50ZXFAN

10/15/2026

Quality of life matters as much as lab values. ⚖️

On the latest HemeTalks, patient advocate Barbara Pruitt shares her experience living with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) and reminds hematologists to look beyond platelet counts to the whole patient.

From childhood steroids and a splenectomy to newer therapies today, Ms. Pruitt reflects on more than six decades of treatment, the everyday adjustments that help her keep traveling and dancing, and the power of finding community through a patient organization.

Don’t miss this important discussion with hosts Ronak Mistry and Vivek Patel, MD.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/7eKI50ZXlp6

Thank you to Sanofi for supporting this episode!

Platelet Disorder Support Association ASH Education

10/15/2026

Staffing reductions at the CDC have raised concerns about the future of critical public health programs, including the Sickle Cell Data Collection program.

ABC News examines how disruptions to the CDC's Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics are affecting efforts to support people living with sickle cell disease.

Watch the segment: https://ow.ly/9J7o50ZXZM2

Prime Focus: ABC’s Rachel Scott reports on the impact the severe staffing reductions and program cuts at the CDC are having on patient care across the country, especially in underserved communities.