2010-01-01
As the ASH leadership was preparing for the 51st
ASH Annual Meeting, on the other side of the
world, a group of dedicated hematologists was
focused on preparations for another ASH meeting:
the second Highlights of ASH in Latin America,
also known as “ASHito,” or “little ASH.” The meeting,
scheduled to take place May 14-15, 2010, in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will feature evolving therapies
as well as the latest treatment options and
their clinical applications.
Following the highly successful inaugural Highlights of ASH in Latin America in May
2009, ASH is once again partnering with the Associação Brasileira de Hematologia e Hemoterapia
(ABHH). “This partnership allows Highlights of ASH to draw on the scientific
merits of the ASH meeting, while ensuring that it meets the needs of the Latin American
hematologist,” noted Armand Keating, MD, program co-chair and ASH vice president.
For the Latin American meeting, the Highlights of ASH co-chairs work with two Brazilian
Co-Chairs, Carlos Chiattone, MD, and Jose Orlando Bordin, MD, to select the content and
speakers most relevant to the Latin American audience.
Educational sessions will be translated into English, Spanish, and Portuguese so that attendees
can enjoy learning about the most recent advances in hematology in their native
language. Session moderators from countries throughout Latin America will lead panel
discussions on actual patient cases tailored to the Latin American hematologists. Special
events, such as “Breakfast With the Experts,” will allow attendees an opportunity to network
with their colleagues and gain practice-changing insights.
Dr. Chiattone explained the importance of holding a Highlights meeting specific to the
Latin American community. “This meeting gives the Latin American hematology community
a unique opportunity to gather around the latest scientific advancements and learn
how they will affect our practice and research.” To ensure that the meeting benefits a
broad Latin American community, ASH and ABHH have been working closely with hematology
associations in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, and Peru to market the
meeting. Dr. Bordin added, “The exciting scientific program format is designed to provide
a summary of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment options in the field of
clinical hematology and transfusion medicine.”
To register for Highlights of ASH in Latin America, visit the ASH Web site at www.hematology.
org/Meetings/Highlights/4492.aspx. (Please note that CME is not available for
this meeting.)
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