#Fight4Hematology Action Hub
As the world’s largest professional society serving clinicians and scientists around the world who are working to conquer blood diseases, ASH is fighting for hematology in the face of executive orders and other federal actions that threaten hematology research and, ultimately, the care of patients.
ASH has created the #Fight4Hematology Action Hub to keep you up-to-date on ASH's efforts and provide four easy ways you can get involved to protect the future of hematology research and advances in patient care. Together, we can drive meaningful change!
Join the FightSEE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
ASH Commits $12 Million to Address Threats to Research
ASH has made an unprecedented investment of more than $12 million to address the sudden and massive cuts to federal research grants, training opportunities, and federal programs put in place by the new Administration. This includes a roughly $9 million increase in award funding, bringing ASH’s total awards commitment to more than $20 million over the next 12 months. This investment will provide support for an additional 600+ awardees at all career stages.
Longtime Hematology Advocate Offers Perspective on Federal Cuts
Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty, MD, a former chair of the ASH Committee on Government Affairs and a current ASH Councillor, warns that federal cuts to hematology research funding and Medicaid, along with mass layoffs at key federal health agencies, “threaten the entire livelihood of medicine” – and patients may pay the ultimate price.
Join the Fight
Join the #Fight4Hematology by taking four critical actions. Together, we can protect the future of hematology research and patient care.
Advocate
The future of biomedical research and health care is in jeopardy, threatening U.S. innovation and putting the lives of millions with blood disorders at risk. It is critical that the hematology community come together to opposes these changes.
Advocacy Toolkit
ASH has created an advocacy toolkit, including fact sheets, infographics, and talking points, to support discussions with legislators, serve as “leave behind” documents after meetings, and enhance written and phone communications.
Share Your Story
Make your voice heard in Congress by sharing how executive orders have impacted hematology research, patient care, and the future of treatment — because your experience can drive meaningful change.
Take ASH’s NEW Survey on NIH Funding Cuts and Delays
Take ASH’s survey to share how the Administration’s policies have impacted your research. Since the Administration took office, policies have been implemented that delay or restrict the release of appropriated funding for peer-reviewed grants, and we need to hear about how these changes are impacting you to inform ASH’s advocacy with the Administration and Congress. Take the SurveyASH Letter to the Editor Toolkit
This toolkit aims to give hematologists guidance on how to influence policy makers, local leaders, and individuals in their communities through timely and well-written letters published in media outlets. It includes insights on why you would write as a hematologist, how your voice will make a difference, and provides tips and tricks to develop your own letter.
Download the Toolkit VIEW THE TOOLKIT
Amplify ASH's Efforts with Your Networks
It’s time to make noise! Use your voice on social media to spread awareness and support for the #Fight4Hematology!
Follow ASH
Use social media to join the #Fight4Hematology! Help share ASH's message by following ASH's accounts and amplifying ASH’s posts.
Share Your Involvement
Access the #Fight4Hematology toolkit and support the campaign! Download and share branded visuals and review key messaging points to support your #Fight4Hematology advocacy efforts across social media.
Donate
Contribute to the ASH Foundation to support additional ASH Awards to ensure that hematologists can continue their vital research without interruption.
Support the ASH Foundation
ASH is dedicated to helping hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide. The ASH Foundation Greatest Needs Fund helps support additional research awards including the Bridge Grant, ensuring ASH members can continue their vital work.
Let's all be that person who's going to stand up and fight for science, fight for research, fight for hematology, and fight for our patients.
News and Updates
Stay up-to-date on ASH’s advocacy work. Get the latest news, policy developments, and updates affecting the hematology community.
Testimony and Correspondence
View formal congressional testimony and correspondence related to issues affecting hematologists and their patients.
Resources
ASH fights for hematologists at all career stages through the uncertainty. These resources empower hematologists and encourage growth and innovation in hematology.