Eleven hematologists recognized for advancing research and care for patients with blood diseases (WASHINGTON, June 23, 2026) — The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is recognizing 11 distinguished hematologists with its most prestigious aw...

The House Appropriations bill provides continued support for NIH, but the Senate needs to do more (WASHINGTON—June 12, 2026) – The American Society of Hematology (ASH) thanks the U.S. House of Representatives for rejecting the Trump admi...

Advancements in stem cell transplantation further undermine cost-effectiveness of gene therapy, support additional 66% to 71% price reduction (WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026) — Stem cell transplantation is the most cost-effective option for long-term...

Higher ferritin threshold may identify earlier, treatable cases in children (WASHINGTON, May 20, 2026) – Many cases of iron deficiency in school-aged children could be diagnosed earlier, according to a new study published in Blood Red Cells & I...

Award supports independent investigators in hematology whose research confronts inequities in blood diseases amid shifting federal funding priorities (WASHINGTON, April 21, 2026) — In an effort to counteract federal cuts to health equity outcom...

Patients in sub-Saharan Africa less likely to know details about their disease variant, use over-the-counter medications, and go to the hospital for pain crises (WASHINGTON — Apr. 14, 2026) — Individuals living with sickle cell disease in sub-Sahara...

Recommendations outline best practices for preventing increasingly common, life-threatening complication in children (WASHINGTON, Apr. 8, 2026) — The American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (IS...

The proposed 12.3% reduction in funding would impede progress in research for blood disorders (WASHINGTON—April 3, 2026) – The Trump Administration published details of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request, which includes a proposed cut o...

Recommendations outline best practices for diagnosing and managing the rare and life-threatening condition in children and adults (WASHINGTON — Apr. 1, 2026) — The American Society of Hematology (ASH) released guidelines on the diagnosis and manageme...

New data show 60% of sickle cell physicians report burnout (WASHINGTON — Mar. 12, 2026) — Hematology-oncology trained physicians who treat sickle cell disease reported higher rates of burnout (60%) than their counterparts who do not provide sickle c...