Several physicians and lymphoma experts who work closely with the Lymphoma Research Foundation presented abstracts at the 66th annual ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, CA on Dec. 7-10, 2024.
Kite announced findings from three new analyses for Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) that demonstrate improved outcomes for people living with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, which were presented at 66th American Society of Hematology annual meeting.
Positive results from the AMPLIFY phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s Calquence (acalabrutinib) in combination with venetoclax demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival compared to standard-of-care chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
The American Society of Hematology will recognize exemplary hematologists who have made significant contributions to the field with several honorific awards at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego on December 7-10.
Thirty six early-career investigators received the the American Society of Hematology 2024 Scholar Awards.
Mohandas Narla, head of the laboratory of red cell physiology at New York Blood Center Enterprises, began his term as president of the American Society of Hematology. He will serve a year-long term through December 2024.
Elaine A. Muchmore, of University of California, San Diego, will receive the 2023 Exemplary Service Award from the American Society of Hematology for her exceptional service and dedication to the Society and the field of hematology.
The American Society of Hematology named Chancellor Donald, of Tulane University, Cynthia E. Dunbar, of NIH, Stephanie Lee, of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Laura Michaelis, of Medical College of Wisconsin, recipients of the 2022 Exemplary Service Award for their exceptional service and dedication to the Society and the field of hematology through their tireless work leading ASH’s response to COVID-19.
The American Society of Hematology named physician Keith Hoots, and Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) recipients of the 2022 ASH Advocacy Awards for their outstanding advocacy for hematology research and clinical care.
The American Society of Hematology elected four new members to its executive committee for terms beginning after the 2022 ASH Annual Meeting, Dec. 10-13 in New Orleans.
