Welcome to The Hematologist: News and Reviews for the ASH Member

By Andrew Schafer, M.D., Editor-in-Chief

Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Hematologist. The publication is so entitled to encompass the broad constituency of ASH, ranging from basic scientists to practicing clinicians, all dedicated to working on disorders of blood and thereby embracing the marvelous field of hematology. We have developed this new publication to serve as an informative and educational year-round communication vehicle with the membership of ASH. It will combine some of the features of the former ASH News, to deliver items of newsworthy importance, with concise educational columns that highlight hot topics in hematology.

An outstanding editorial board has been assembled to guide the publication of lively features that should appeal to the diverse interests of ASH members. The brevity of our columns is intended to respect the extraordinary competing time demands that most of our readers increasingly experience; at the same time, we will provide easily accessible links to other sources for more in-depth information. I welcome your feedback and suggestions for how we can improve the usefulness of this new venture.