ASH Clinical News Wins Award of Excellence
Annual Meeting : Housing Fraud Alert
ASH Scholar Award : Applications due August 1
ASH Directions
A Call to Action on Hematology and Aging
The Journal of Geriatric Oncology has published a report by lead author Ashley E . Rosko , MD , from The Ohio State University , and colleagues , about the Friday Scientific Workshop on Hematology and Aging at the 2017 ASH Annual Meeting in Atlanta .
The article , “ A Call to Action in Hematologic Disorders : A Report from the ASH Scientific Workshop on Hematology and Aging ,” outlines progress made in the emerging field of geriatric hematology and issues a call to action in the form of strategic efforts to overcome logistical challenges . An underlying theme of the paper is addressing the knowledge gap about the relationship between physiological age and hematology . This lack of understanding is especially problematic given the disproportionate impact that hematologic disorders have on older populations .
The authors recommend shifting attention toward aging adults , along with increased investment and greater cross-disciplinary cooperation , to overcome these challenges . Specific recommendations include :
• embedding geroscience in the curriculum of hematologic disorders
• promoting funding resources and public forums where researchers in aging , clinical research , and health outcomes can collaborate
• creating a policy whereby older adults are a target population in clinical trials
• supporting cross-disciplinary research among disciplines that interface with aging and hematology populations
• enhancing dissemination of new knowledge related to geriatrics and hematology
The Friday Scientific Workshop on Hematology and Aging is designed to address the need for a renewed focus on the effects that hematologic disorders have on older adults . The 2017 workshop ’ s objectives were to :
• provide a forum for the presentation of research on the biology of aging and hematologic disorders ,
ASH Clinical News Wins Award of Excellence
ASH Clinical News is proud to be the recipient of two gold 2018 Azbee Awards of Excellence , in both regional and national categories , for an Editor ’ s Corner column written by Editor-in-Chief Mikkael Sekeres , MD , MS .
Dr . Sekeres ’ editorial in the June 2017 issue , “ Contract Research Agonizations ,” discussed the difficulties of working with contract research organizations ( CROs ) on clinical studies . While appreciative of CROs ’ efforts to ensure patient safety , Dr . Sekeres lamented the seemingly endless paperwork and bureaucracy , the demands on investigators ’ time , and the careless attitudes displayed by some CROs and their employees .
The editorial touched a nerve within the clinical research community , with readers from across the globe writing to share their own experiences . Responses ranged from expressions of solidarity to calls for reform , as researchers expressed their own frustrations with CROs .
Awarded by the American Society of Business Publication Editors ( ASBPE ), the Azbees are given annually to celebrate the best of business , trade association , and professional publications .
This achievement is due in large part to readers ’ enthusiastic response to Dr . Sekeres ’ editorial . Thank you for your continued engagement and support of the publication !
• promote discussion of a research agenda , and
• highlight opportunities for collaboration .
The workshop on hematology and aging is one of a series of Friday Scientific Workshops , featuring interactive discussions on the latest developments within specific areas of hematology . Learn more about how the Friday Scientific Workshops provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration at hematology . org / fsw .
Annual Meeting : Housing Fraud Alert
Registration and housing for the 2018 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting opens July 18 ! Please note that SPARGO , Inc ., is the only official housing provider for the 60th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition . All registration and housing information will come either from SPARGO or from ASH ( hematology . org ).
In past years , pirate housing companies and travel agencies have solicited conference attendees over the phone or via email and misrepresented themselves as ASH ’ s official registration provider . Fraudulent registration and housing websites have used ASH ’ s name and logo , causing confusion that has led some attendees to overpay , lose deposits , or end up without housing or registration for the meeting . Please be sure you are asked to sign in to your ASH account before submitting any payment information . Confirmation emails may come from hematology . org or spargoinc . com addresses .
To learn more , or to notify ASH if you are contacted by a fraudulent provider , please visit hematology . org / Housing-Fraud .
ASH Scholar Award : Applications due August 1
The continued growth and vitality of hematology is sustained by encouraging and supporting new discoveries and bringing them to the patient . The ASH Scholar Award , providing $ 100,000 for fellows and $ 150,000 for junior faculty over a two- to three-year period , funds hematologists in the United States and Canada who conduct basic , translational , and clinical research that furthers the understanding and treatment of blood disorders .
For over 30 years , the ASH Scholar Award has provided partial salary and other support to promising hematologists transitioning into independent research . Since 1975 , more than 375 grants have been awarded , providing financial assistance to researchers who have gone on to receive a combined $ 1 billion from various funding institutions . Previous recipients have reported going on to publish more than 2,300 manuscripts and to receive more than 80 patents .
Applications from those who have submitted a letter of intent are due by August 1 . Review the application process online at hematology . org / scholar .
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