NEWS
Key Dates and Safety Measures for the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting
The 63rd American Society of Hematology ( ASH ) Annual Meeting and Exposition will take place December 11-14 , 2021 , both in-person at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta and as a virtual meeting for those who prefer to participate online . The meeting will provide attendees an invaluable educational experience , the opportunity to review scientific abstracts highlighting the latest breakthroughs in hematology , and chances to interact with top minds in the field .
The safety of meeting attendees is ASH ’ s top priority , and the most effective way to ensure the safety of all attendees is for them to be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Please note that proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person meeting attendees prior to traveling to Atlanta . In addition , ASH is requiring that all attendees , ASH staff , and convention center workers wear protective masks in the convention center , hotels , shuttle buses , or anywhere an in-person ASH event is being held .
Public health guidance on preventing the transmission of COVID-19 continues to evolve , and ASH will base its on-site protocols on the latest guidance from the CDC in addition to local regulations in Atlanta . Registered attendees will be given specific instructions prior to arriving on site .
Rapid COVID-19 testing stations will be available for those who experience symptoms on site and for travelers who must show proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test in order to board their return flight .
Introducing Hematopoiesis : A Newsletter by Trainees , for Trainees
KEY DATES :
• Late-Breaking Abstracts submissions : October 19-28
• Abstracts available online : November 4 , 9:00 a . m . Eastern time
• Advance registration deadline : October 27 , 11:59 p . m . Pacific time
• Late-Breaking Abstracts posted online : November 23 , 9:00 a . m . Eastern time
Stay abreast of the latest updates on health and safety protocols for the 63rd ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition at hematology . org / meetings / annual-meeting .
The ASH Trainee Council is proud to announce the launch of Hematopoiesis , a newsletter for all budding hematologists across the training pipeline .
A reimagining of the former TraineE-News newsletter , Hematopoiesis is part of the Council ’ s broader mission to provide all levels of trainees with equitable access to educational and career development resources .
In the spirit of mutual learning , Hematopoiesis has introduced several new types of articles , with all content generated by trainees and edited by Trainee Council members . These include :
Morning Report Delivers high-yield didactics about both fundamental and emerging topics in hematology , such as the evolving use of measurable residual disease , the current landscape of chimeric antigen receptor ( CAR ) T-cell therapy , and the basics of peripheral blood smear interpretation for hematologists in training .
Career Advice Presents articles on novel career paths in hematology , such as infusing patient and political advocacy into hematology practice , and practical advice from graduate students on how to begin a research career in the COVID era .
Case Studies Continues curating educational case studies for trainees , with an emphasis on increasing the variety of cases , including pediatric cases and descriptions of novel hematologic disorders .
The Trainee Council chose the newsletter ’ s name , which means the formation , maturation , and differentiation of all blood cells , to represent the entire spectrum of hematology trainees , from medical students , housestaff , and fellows to clinicians and graduate researchers , as well as adult and pediatric hematologists . Just like the bone marrow milieu where blood cells are formed , the trainee community is made stronger by its diversity and by uplifting each trainee to succeed in any field of hematology .
The inaugural issue of Hematopoiesis includes a primer on advocacy for the hematology trainee , a Morning Report explaining what fellows need to know about CAR T-cell therapy , and an article about the “ Blood Sisters ” mentorship buddy program for women hematology / oncology fellows , which aims to increase resilience , reduce burnout , and improve participants ’ professional quality of life . Also featured are two case studies , one of a 73-year-old man with extensive bruising and another of a 2.5-year-old girl with fever and pancytopenia .
In an effort to bring even more thought-provoking educational and career-focused hematology content to the community of hematology trainees around the globe , the ASH Trainee Council has simultaneously launched the new Hematopoiesis podcast , which is produced and curated by councilmembers .
In the first episode of the podcast , former ASH Trainee Council Chair Lachelle Dawn Weeks , MD , PhD , begins her three-part series on the mythical history of blood transfusion . The episode features an interview with Douglas Starr , PhD , author of Blood : An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce , and a conversation with Walter “ Sunny ” Dzik , MD , about the early history of blood transfusion .
Learn more about this and other ASH resources for trainees at hematology . org / education / trainees . Interested in contributing to Hematopoiesis ? Email training @ hematology . org .
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