Jump to Main Content

ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

Blood Journals Studio

The ASH Blood Journals Studio, centrally located in the poster hall, is the place to learn about the Society's Blood journals portfolio, meet the editors, and network with peers and experts in your field. It is a perfect opportunity to connect with editors in a more informal setting, find educational opportunities, and learn about the Society's portfolio of journals. The Blood Journals studio is only offered in person.

Hemato-Logic: How to Share Your Cases with the ASH Image Bank and Blood Work

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

Join this studio session to learn how to contribute to ASH Image Banks’s extensive online image library. Whether you're a student, educator, author, or clinician, this session offers practical guidance on submitting high-quality hematologic images and case descriptions that highlight key microscopic features. Discover how to share your work effectively and make a lasting educational impact through ASH’s peer-reviewed Image Bank and Blood Work resources.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speakers:

Sanam Loghavi , MD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,  United States
Hemato-Logic: How to Share Your Cases with the ASH Image Bank and Blood Work

Sanam Loghavi , MD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston,  Texas, United States
Hemato-Logic: How to Share Your Cases with the ASH Image Bank and Blood Work

back to top

How to Create a Strong Visual Abstract

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

Want to make your research more accessible, memorable, and shareable? Much like a traditional abstract, a visual abstract captures the essence of your study but in a format that’s easier to quickly interpret. It simplifies complex methodologies and highlights major outcomes at a glance, making your work more impactful across audiences, especially if shared on social media or in a presentation. In this session, you’ll gain practical skills and insights to design compelling visual abstracts that bring your research to life.

This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Mario Cazzola
University of Pavia
Pavia,  Italy
How to Create a Strong Visual Abstract

back to top

Inside the Maternal Health Compendium: A Hematology Lens

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This session will introduce the ASH Maternal Health Compendium, Second Edition — a curated collection of articles from the Blood journals that highlights the critical intersection of hematology and maternal health. Compendium editor, Dr. Alison Loren, will discuss the development of the compendium and spotlight key contributions within it. Designed as an evidence-based, easily accessible resource, the compendium aims to support hematologists in delivering improved reproductive care and advancing health outcomes for patients across the perinatal spectrum. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Alison Loren
Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania, United States
Inside the Maternal Health Compendium: A Hematology Lens

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

Join us for the opportunity to meet with editors of Blood, ASH’s flagship journal. This journal provides an international forum for the publication of original articles describing basic laboratory, translational, and clinical investigations in hematology. Whether you're curious about how decisions get made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and real insight—from the people shaping the future of hematology literature.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Advances

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This dynamic session offers a chance to engage with the editors of ASH’s leading open-access hematology journal, Blood Advances. Whether you're curious about how decisions get made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and insight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Andrew Weyrich
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma City,  Oklahoma, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Advances

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Global Hematology

Monday, December 8, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 12:20 p.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This engaging session provides the opportunity to connect with editors of ASH’s open-access journal focused on global hematologic challenges. This session will provide an opportunity to learn about how to publish in the journal, gain insight into the peer review process, and learn about the journal's editorial scope. 

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speakers:

Jorge Cortes , MD
Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University
Augusta,  Georgia, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Global Hematology

Jorge Cortes , MD
Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University
Augusta,  South Carolina, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Global Hematology

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Immunology & Cellular Therapy

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This lively session provides the opportunity to meet with editors of Blood Immunology & Cellular Therapy, one of ASH’s newest journals. This journal is focused on publishing original research on basic, translational, and clinical studies focused on cellular and non-cellular immunotherapies for hematological disorders and their underlying immunology. Whether you're curious about how editorial decisions are made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and insight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Caron Jacobson , MD, MMSc
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
New York,  New York, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Immunology & Cellular Therapy

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Neoplasia

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This interactive session provides the opportunity to meet with editors of Blood Neoplasia, one of ASH’s newer journals. This journal provides an international forum, publishing original research on basic, translational, and clinical studies of hematologic malignancies and related disorders, including blood cancers, immune dysregulation, and precursor conditions. Whether you're curious about how editorial decisions get made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and insight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Maria E. Figueroa
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami,  Florida, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Neoplasia

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Red Cells & Iron

Monday, December 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This engaging session provides the opportunity to meet with editors of Blood Red Cells & Iron, one of ASH’s newest journals. Whether you're curious about how editorial decisions get made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and insight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speakers:

Patrick Gallagher , MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus,  Ohio, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Red Cell & Iron

Patrick Gallagher , MD
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Columbus,  OH, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Red Cell & Iron

back to top

Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
OCCC - West Halls B3-B4

This energetic session provides the opportunity to meet with editors of Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis, one of ASH’s newer journals. This journal focuses on clinical and mechanistic insights into normal and disordered hemostasis and vascular function, covering acquired bleeding, thrombosis, and conditions affecting veins, arteries, and microvasculature. Whether you're curious about how editorial decisions get made, want to sharpen your peer review skills, or are exploring how to share your research more effectively, these sessions offer real access and insight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. This session will be held at the Blood Journals Studio, which is located in the ASH Poster Hall (Orange County Convention Center, West Hall B3-B4). 

Speaker:

Keith McCrae , MD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland,  Ohio, United States
Meet the Journal Editors: Blood Vessels, Thrombosis & Hemostasis