Hematology/Blood Disorders | Media Room

Press Release Jul 1, 2025

ASTCT’s Leadership Contributes to FDA Decision to Eliminate REMS for BCMA- and CD19-Directed Autologous CAR T Cell Immunotherapies

Press Release Feb 17, 2025

ASTCT Announces David L. Porter, MD as 2025-2026 President

Press Release Nov 11, 2024

The Tandem Meetings of ASTCT and CIBMTR Return to Hawai'i From February 12-15, 2025

ASTCT® and CIBMTR® Bring Leading Experts Together to Share Groundbreaking Advancements in Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, Cellular Therapy and Gene Therapy. Read More

Press Release Mar 22, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Revise National Coverage Determination for Stem Cell Transplantation

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revise the National Coverage Determination of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for individuals with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) based on requests from ASH, ASTCT, NMDP, and CIBMTR. Read More

Press Release Feb 27, 2024

Corey Cutler, MD, MPH Named 2024-2025 President of ASTCT

Press Release Feb 22, 2024

ASTCT to Present Distinguished Honors at the 2024 Tandem Meetings

Press Release Feb 19, 2024

ASTCT Supports the FDA’s Accelerated Approval of AMTAGVI for Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma

Press Release Feb 9, 2024

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Awards Robin Roberts With the 2024 Public Service Award

The annual award honors Roberts' special service to the patients and families that are served by the ASTCT community. Read More

Press Release Dec 13, 2023

ASTCT Response to FDA Approval of Gene Therapies for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Press Release Jan 27, 2021

Notable Labs to Present Analysis of Hematologic Oncology Drug Sensitivity Data

Live webinar explores how integrative multi-omic drug sensitivity data can improve drug development Read More

Press Release Aug 25, 2020

Large International Study Pinpoints Impact of TP53 Mutations on Blood Cancer Severity

Having two mutated copies of the TP53 gene - as opposed to a single mutated copy - is associated with worse outcomes in myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. Read More

Press Release Sep 3, 2019

OrSense NBM-200 Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Device Implemented by Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Press Release Jul 11, 2019

OrSense NBM-200 Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Device Selected by the Central Blood Bank of Catalonia

Press Release May 14, 2019

FDA Grants Market Clearance for the OrSense NBM200; the First Noninvasive Hemoglobin System Cleared for Use in Blood Donation Centers

Press Release Jan 26, 2018

World Federation of Hemophilia World Bleeding Disorders Registry GOES LIVE January 26, 2018

This important initiative will set the standard for global patient care in hemophilia Read More

Press Release Jan 25, 2018

The World Federation of Hemophilia World Bleeding Disorders Registry GOES LIVE on January 26, 2018

This important initiative will set the standard for global patient care in hemophilia Read More

$Addressing Platelet Refractoriness: Giving Hematology-Oncology Patients the Best Chance of Success, New Webinar Hosted by Xtalks$

Press Release Jan 15, 2018

Addressing Platelet Refractoriness: Giving Hematology-Oncology Patients the Best Chance of Success, New Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

Press Release Aug 10, 2017

Calimex and Macopharma Announce New Strategic Partnership to Deliver New Innovative Solutions

Press Release Jun 15, 2017

Timestrip Launches New Temperature App

Improved cold chain management for blood and food products Read More

Press Release Jun 15, 2017

Rhode Island Blood Center Heads Into Most Difficult Time of Year With New Public Service Campaign to Help "Someone Else"

Press Release May 30, 2017

Dr. Ashkan Lashkari Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

The Expert Network© celebrates its newest member, Dr. Ashkan Lashkari Read More

Press Release Nov 18, 2016

Blood Thinner Eliquis Associated With Uncontrollable Bleeding in Users Consumer Safety Watch Warns

Press Release Oct 31, 2016

Patient Readiness Institute (PRI) Works With the American Red Cross to Implement MyBloodHealth® System to Provide "Patient Specific Blood Management" for Patients Having Surgery

Dr. Michel Vulfovich Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Press Release Jul 6, 2016

The Expert Network celebrates its newest member, Dr. Michel Vulfovich Read More

Press Release May 9, 2016

National Blood Clot Alliance Focuses Educational Efforts Squarely on Women During National Women's Health Week

Dr. David J. Peace Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Press Release May 4, 2016

The Expert Network celebrates its newest member, Dr. David J. Peace Read More

Press Release Apr 6, 2016

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis to Host 2016 Scientific and Standardization Committee Annual Meeting in Montpellier, France

Global Community of Leading Experts in the Fields of Thrombosis and Hemostasis Meet in France for First Time in 15 Years Read More

Press Release Mar 30, 2016

Dr. Henry Ddungu Appointed to the World Thrombosis Day Scientific Steering Committee

Inaugural World Thrombosis Day Steering Committee Member to Represent Africa Read More

Press Release Mar 9, 2016

IVC Filter Injuries, Deaths Lead to More Product Liability Lawsuits

The controversial devices are linked to at least 27 deaths and over 300 additional injuries. Many devices can become difficult or impossible to retrieve if left in for more than 30-45 days after implant. Read More

Press Release Mar 7, 2016

National Blood Clot Alliance Amplifies Awareness Efforts in Recognition of Blood Clot Awareness Month 2016

Press Release Mar 4, 2016

National Blood Clot Alliance Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon

Press Release Jan 19, 2016

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field

Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis publishes article on first internationally developed and reviewed Core Curriculum to guide clinical knowledge and training in the industry Read More

ASTCT’s Leadership Contributes to FDA Decision to Eliminate REMS for BCMA- and CD19-Directed Autologous CAR T Cell Immunotherapies

ASTCT Announces David L. Porter, MD as 2025-2026 President

The Tandem Meetings of ASTCT and CIBMTR Return to Hawai'i From February 12-15, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Revise National Coverage Determination for Stem Cell Transplantation

Corey Cutler, MD, MPH Named 2024-2025 President of ASTCT

ASTCT to Present Distinguished Honors at the 2024 Tandem Meetings

ASTCT Supports the FDA’s Accelerated Approval of AMTAGVI for Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma

American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Awards Robin Roberts With the 2024 Public Service Award

ASTCT Response to FDA Approval of Gene Therapies for Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

Notable Labs to Present Analysis of Hematologic Oncology Drug Sensitivity Data

Large International Study Pinpoints Impact of TP53 Mutations on Blood Cancer Severity

OrSense NBM-200 Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Device Implemented by Children's Hospital Los Angeles

OrSense NBM-200 Non-Invasive Hemoglobin Device Selected by the Central Blood Bank of Catalonia

FDA Grants Market Clearance for the OrSense NBM200; the First Noninvasive Hemoglobin System Cleared for Use in Blood Donation Centers

World Federation of Hemophilia World Bleeding Disorders Registry GOES LIVE January 26, 2018

The World Federation of Hemophilia World Bleeding Disorders Registry GOES LIVE on January 26, 2018

Addressing Platelet Refractoriness: Giving Hematology-Oncology Patients the Best Chance of Success, New Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

Calimex and Macopharma Announce New Strategic Partnership to Deliver New Innovative Solutions

Timestrip Launches New Temperature App

Rhode Island Blood Center Heads Into Most Difficult Time of Year With New Public Service Campaign to Help "Someone Else"

Dr. Ashkan Lashkari Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

Blood Thinner Eliquis Associated With Uncontrollable Bleeding in Users Consumer Safety Watch Warns

Patient Readiness Institute (PRI) Works With the American Red Cross to Implement MyBloodHealth® System to Provide "Patient Specific Blood Management" for Patients Having Surgery

Dr. Michel Vulfovich Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

National Blood Clot Alliance Focuses Educational Efforts Squarely on Women During National Women's Health Week

Dr. David J. Peace Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network©

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis to Host 2016 Scientific and Standardization Committee Annual Meeting in Montpellier, France

Dr. Henry Ddungu Appointed to the World Thrombosis Day Scientific Steering Committee

​IVC Filter Injuries, Deaths Lead to More Product Liability Lawsuits

National Blood Clot Alliance Amplifies Awareness Efforts in Recognition of Blood Clot Awareness Month 2016

National Blood Clot Alliance Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field

IVC Filter Injuries, Deaths Lead to More Product Liability Lawsuits