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ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

ASH Studio

The ASH Studio hosts brief, targeted talks that focus on removing barriers to high-quality care, principles of medical education, and cutting-edge teaching techniques.

MedEd Talks: Giving Feedback and Remediation for UME/GME

Monday, December 14, 2026, 12: 00 p.m. - 12: 25 p.m., MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

The ASH Studio hosts brief, targeted talks that focus on removing barriers to high-quality care, principles of medical education, and cutting-edge teaching techniques. The Med Ed Talks @ the ASH Studio focus on best practices within medical education, including tips and strategies for overcoming common challenges. These sessions will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Alice Ma will discuss giving feedback and remediation for UME/GME.

Speaker:

Alice Ma, MD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Chapel Hill,  NC

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MedEd Talks: Interactive Teaching Methods

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m., MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

The ASH Studio hosts brief, targeted talks that focus on removing barriers to high-quality care, principles of medical education, and cutting-edge teaching techniques. The Med Ed Talks @ the ASH Studio focus on best practices within medical education, including tips and strategies for overcoming common challenges. These sessions will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Joanna Pierro will discuss interactive teaching methods. 

Speaker:

Joanna Pierro, DO
Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell Health
Staten Island,  NY

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MedEd Talks: Leadership Skills and Styles in Medical Education

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 12: 00 p.m. - 12: 25 p.m., MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

The ASH Studio hosts brief, targeted talks that focus on removing barriers to high-quality care, principles of medical education, and cutting-edge teaching techniques. The Med Ed Talks @ the ASH Studio focus on best practices within medical education, including tips and strategies for overcoming common challenges. These sessions will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Leslie Kersun will discuss leadership skills and styles in medical education. 

Speaker:

Leslie Kersun, MD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia,  PA

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Treating Fairly Talks: Building Infrastructure for Systemic Change in Maternal Health Outcomes

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Imo Akpan will present “Building Infrastructure for Systemic Change in Maternal Health Outcomes."

Speakers:

Imo J. Akpan, MD
Columbia University Medical Center
New York,  NY

Imo J. Akpan, MD

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Treating Fairly Talks: Engaging American Indians and Alaska Native Populations in Community Interventions/Research

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11: 00 a.m. - 11: 25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Monday, December 14, 2026, 10: 00 a.m. - 10: 25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Denise Dillard will present on engaging American Indians and Alaska Native populations in community interventions/research.

Speakers:

Denise Dillard, Phd, MS
Washington State University
Spokane,  WA

Denise Dillard, Phd, MS

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Treating Fairly Talks: Expanding Access to Therapies for Underserved Populations

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 11: 00 a.m. - 11: 25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld will present on expanding access to therapies for underserved populations.

Speakers:

Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld, MD
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus,  OH

Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld, MD

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Treating Fairly Talks: Iron Deficiency Interventions in Low Resource Settings

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Monday, December 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 1:25 p.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Ali Taher will present on iron deficiency interventions in low-resource settings.

Speakers:

Ali Taher, MD, PhD
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Beirut,  Lebanon

Ali Taher, MD, PhD

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Treating Fairly Talks: Leveraging AI on Our Path to More Inclusive Clinical Outcomes

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Sunday, December 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Shakira Grant will present “Leveraging AI on Our Path to More Inclusive Clinical Outcomes.”

Speakers:

Shakira Grant, MBBS, MSc
CROSS Global Research and Strategy
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 

Shakira Grant, MBBS, MSc

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Treating Fairly Talks: What is "Normal?" Updating Absolute Neutrophil Count Reference Ranges by Duffy Status

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio
Monday, December 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. , MCCNO - Hall D ASH Studio

As part of our commitment to excellence through expansion and inclusion, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is offering the ASH Treating Fairly Talks.  This inclusive space is designed to help attendees recognize the drivers of differing outcomes for various populations as viewed through the hematology lens and provide tools to make changes in their institutions. These sessions will include a short expert commentary followed by facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to drive change at your institution. The Treating Fairly Talks will take place at the ASH Studio, located in ASH Central.

Dr. Lauren Merz will present “What is ‘Normal?’ Updating Absolute Neutrophil Count Reference Ranges by Duffy Status.”

Speakers:

Lauren E Merz, MD, MSc
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor,  MI

Lauren E Merz, MD, MSc