EHA Unplugged

Join us for a discussion with Prof Paolo Ghia, MD, PhD, from Università Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan (Italy), as he explores how precision medicine is transforming CLL treatment.  In this episode, discover how precision medicine is used daily in CLL to decide the best management and  treatment for patients. Listen to Prof Ghia explain how CLL management is moving from traditional chemotherapy t...

Join us on this podcast episode featuring Prof Lucia de Franceschi (Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Italy) as she discusses the latest advances on the use of Pyruvate kinase activators in the treatment of rare hematological diseases.    Learn about the crucial role of Pyruvate kinase (PK) in erythrocyte metabolism and how pyruvate kinase activators are emerging as a new therapeutic o...

Join us for this captivating interview with our guest Prof Stefano Luminari, MD, PhD, from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, as he explores what precision medicine means today for follicular lymphoma.  Together with our host Dr. Isabel Olivera-Martinez, they discuss the current precision medicine approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of follicular lymphoma. They explore the...

Join us for a captivating discussion with Prof Pieter Sonneveld, MD, PhD, from Erasmus MC Cancer Institute in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, as he explores the evolution of precision medicine in multiple myeloma.  Prof. Sonneveld outlines the improvements in multiple myeloma treatment over the past decade, describing the progressive addition of targeted therapies such as daratumumab and bispecific an...

Welcome to this podcast episode featuring Prof Claire Harrison (Clinical Director at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) and Prof Jean-Jacques Kiladjian (Professor at Université Paris-Diderot and Hôpital Saint-Louis).    Join them as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of precision medicine in MPNs, discover how advancements in molecular techniques are reshaping disease diagnosis...

Join us on this podcast episode featuring Prof Helen Papadaki (University of Crete, Greece) as she discusses the link between clonal hematopoiesis and the risk of developing MDS or AML.    Prof. Papadaki begins by explaining the difference between CHIP (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential), CCUS (clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance) and ICUS (Idiopathic cytopenia of undetermi...

Join us on this podcast episode featuring Prof Domenico Girelli,  Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Internal Medicine Unit, University Hospital of Verona (Italy), as he discusses the latest advances on the use of Hepcidin mimetics in the treatment of Polycythemia Vera and iron metabolism diseases.  Discover how Hepcidin analogues offer a precise method for managing the overproduct...

Welcome to another season of EHA Unplugged. In our first episode of 2024, listen to Prof Carlo Dufour, Chairperson of the Paediatric Hemato-Oncology department of G. Gaslini Children’s Hospital in Genova (Italy), as he discusses how classical IBMFs (such as Fanconi Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan Anemia, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, and the telomere disorders) are now being joined by a large number of oth...

In this episode, join HemaSphere's editor-in-chief, Prof Jan Cools, as he guides you through article publishing. Acquire valuable insights, tips, and new perspectives on often-overlooked considerations. Prof Cools sheds light on the pivotal role of reviewers in the publishing process and provides his insights into the evolving impact of AI on publishing. Guest: Prof Jan Cools, KU Leuven. Belgium....

Welcome to EHA Unplugged! In this episode, join host Dr Wilson Lim as he delves into the world of hemochromatosis with esteemed Prof Domenico Girrelli from the University of Verona. Prof Girrelli provides valuable insights into the new classification of hemochromatosis, shedding light on its genetic determinants, clinical manifestations, and recent advancements in its diagnosis and treatment. Disc...

In this episode Prof Tarec El-Galaly gives an overview of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He explains what is DEI in hematology and the work EHA taskforce DEI taskforce is doing for patients benefit. Listen to this great initiative and perhaps it can benefit your practice. Guest: Prof Tarec El-Galaly, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark Host: Dr Wilson Lim, European Hematology Association...

Join us for this update on Autoimmune Neutropenia (AIN), a rare blood disorder that presents and develops differently in children and adults. Experts Dr Francesca Fioredda and Prof Helen Papadaki along with our host Dr. Isabel Olivera discuss the diagnostic challenges associated with AIN and the need for a broader definition, based on the latest insights from the different mechanisms underlying AI...

Join us in this enlightening podcast as three experienced researchers, Dr Anastasia Conti, Prof Konstanze Döhner, and Dr Simona Valletta​, delve into the dynamic world of scientific research. This discussion moderated by Prof Kirsten Grønbæk offers valuable insights into the pivotal aspects of successful careers in research for hematologists. The conversation dives deeply into topics relevant to a...

Join Prof Kirsten Grønbæk and Prof Konstanze Döhner as they talk about the current landscape in MDS. Prof Grønbæk shares her interest and passion in the disease, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and what is on the horizon in research and management of MDS. Guest: Prof Kirsten Grønbæk, Rigshospitalet and BRIC, Copenhagen, Denmark Host: Prof Konstanze Döhner, University Hospital of Ulm, Ge...

In this podcast, expert Prof Paresh Vyas and host Dr Enrica Orsini delve into the latest developments in the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). They discuss new drug targets, new therapies in clinics and the impact of the new treatment on aging patients Moreover, they address existing challenges and provide a glimpse into what the future holds for AML treatment. Guest: Prof Paresh Vyas, Un...

Join us for this insightful podcast where our experts Prof Kirsten Grønbæk, Dr Mirjam Belderbos, Dr Umut Yilmaz, and Prof Konstanze Döhner discuss their experiences, challenges, and strategies for thriving in their demanding and rewarding careers as hematologists. They share valuable insight from effective communication with patients and caregivers to coping with the emotional aspects of their wor...

Guest Prof Kimmo Porkka together with host Dr Enrica Orsini talk about using big data to build prognostic models. Based on Prof Porkka’s experience on working with big data, he uses the Harmony Alliance as an example and gives an overview of data collection, the importance of data security and the importance to have the participation of a large network of hospitals or academic centers, and recogni...

Prof Jorge Sierra provides an overview of myeloma, delving into its clinical aspects and sharing his personal passion for the disease. Together with host Prof. Konstanze Döhner, they explore myeloma's treatment challenges and advancements. Prof. Sierra also offers valuable advice on initiating myeloma research, making this an engaging podcast for students, trainees, and young hematologists alike. ...

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Umut Yilmaz from İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa. Umut shares his interest in lymphoma, its diversity, and the challenges in his work. He also offers unique advice for inspiring starting hematologists and calls for more people to join the exciting field of lymphoma research and treatment.    Guest: Dr Umut Yilmaz  İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey   Ho...

Our guests Dr Anastasia Conti, Assoc Prof Maria Paola Martelli and Dr Simona Valletta give an overview on starting research in hematology. They go through their experience, give advice and talk about the challenges they face. The podcast starts with the basics of how to get started in hematology research, starting how to come up with research ideas and how to develop these ideas into projects. Our...

Listen as guest Dr Mirjam Belderbos talk to our host Prof Kirsten Grønbæk about her own experience in pediatric hematology, how she interacts with her patients and their family, the challenges in the field and how it differs from adult hematology. She also indulge us in the fun annual custom her pediatric unit does and how rewarding her role is to her. She ends by giving some advice to trainees an...

This week, we have guest Prof Laura Silvestri from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University who gives an amazing overview of iron regulation from the perspective of the protein hepcidin. Prof Silvestri illustrates the mechanism behind hepcidin regulation and how is transcription effected by proinflammatory cytokines in certain hematological disorders. Host: Dr Enrica Orsini; Guest: Prof Laura Silvestri...

In this episode, Prof David Rees gives an overview of acute chest syndrome (ACS) in SCD. Prof Rees and host Dr Enrica Orsini talk about epidemiology, the clinical picture, patient management, and the importance of recognizing this disease.  Host: Dr Enrica Orsini; Guest: Prof David Rees What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide Feedback...

In this episode, Prof Maria Teressa Voso talks about MDS classification and risk assessment. She explains the different risk scores, the importance of molecular genetics in classification, risk stratification and management in MDS patients. Guest: Prof Maria Teressa Voso ; Host: Dr Enrica Orsini What did you think of this podcast? Share your opinions with us in this short feedback survey. Provide...

Listen as our guest Prof. Martina Muckenthaler and host Dr. Isabel Olivera Martinez give an overview on anemia of inflammation. They discuss the pathogenesis of the disease and the current treatment landscape in particular with HIF-PH inhibitors, and hepcidin as a target in certain disease entities. What did you think of this podcast?  Share your opinions  with us in a short feedback survey. Guest...