ISTH Academician’s Voice | Academician Heyu Ni: Global Chinese Scientists Leading New Directions in Thrombosis Research

ISTH Academician’s Voice | Academician Heyu Ni: Global Chinese Scientists Leading New Directions in Thrombosis Research

From June 22 to June 26, 2024, the 32nd International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH 2024) Congress was held in Bangkok, Thailand. As the most influential international event in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis, the ISTH Congress attracts thousands of top experts and scholars from around the world with its profound academic impact and rich content. At this grand event, "Oncology Frontier - Hematology Frontier" had the honor of interviewing Academician Heyu Ni of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, who also serves as the chairman of the Joint ISTH Conference of Global Chinese Thrombosis and Hemostasis. In the interview, Academician Ni shared his extensive academic background and unique insights, offering us valuable academic reflections and insights. Here is the interview in text form for our readers.
Asciminib (ASC) as First-Line Treatment for Newly Diagnosed CML Shows Superior Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Compared to Current TKIs

Asciminib (ASC) as First-Line Treatment for Newly Diagnosed CML Shows Superior Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability Compared to Current TKIs

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) requires long-term treatment, emphasizing the importance of both efficacy and long-term safety and tolerability to achieve treatment goals, including treatment-free remission (TFR). Asciminib (ASC) is the first specific inhibitor targeting the ABL myristoyl pocket (STAMP) of BCR:ABL1, offering high specificity and minimal off-target effects. From June 13-16, 2024, the 29th Annual Meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA) was held in Madrid, Spain. At the conference, an international multicenter phase III randomized controlled study, ASC4FIRST (NCT04971226), compared the efficacy and safety of ASC with standard first-line TKIs for newly diagnosed CML patients. The results demonstrated that ASC as a first-line treatment for newly diagnosed CML has superior efficacy, safety, and tolerability compared to current TKIs. We have invited Professor Bingcheng Liu from the Leukemia Treatment Center at the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences , to review this study.
Zanubrutinib Combined with R-Chemo Shows Significant Efficacy and Good Safety as First-Line Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Zanubrutinib Combined with R-Chemo Shows Significant Efficacy and Good Safety as First-Line Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Lymphoma, a common malignant tumor of the hematological system, has always been a focus of research for innovative and optimized treatment strategies. In recent years, with the rise of immunotherapy and targeted therapy, lymphoma treatment strategies are undergoing revolutionary changes. The 29th Annual Meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA) was grandly held from June 13-16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. With the rapid development of hematology, Chinese research teams also showcased many innovative treatment plans and clinical research results at this year's EHA conference. At this meeting, Professor Haiwen Huang from The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University announced the results of a study on zanubrutinib combined with rituximab and chemotherapy (ZR-chemo) for the treatment of newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma. "Oncology Frontier - Hematology Frontier" invited Professor Haiwen Huang to share and interpret the findings of this study.
Renowned Interview | Professor R. Andrade: Drug-induced Autoimmune Hepatitis – A Challenging New Phenotype

Renowned Interview | Professor R. Andrade: Drug-induced Autoimmune Hepatitis – A Challenging New Phenotype

Drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis, as a new and complex disease phenotype, has received widespread attention in recent years. On May 25, 2024, at the "8th International Forum on Drug-induced Liver Injury" in Malaga, Spain, Professor Raul J. Andrade of the Malaga Biomedical Research Center at the University of Malaga delivered a fascinating lecture on drug-induced autoimmune hepatitis. Our journal had the privilege of conducting an exclusive interview with Professor Andrade, delving into the specific characteristics of the disease, diagnostic challenges, treatment strategies, and future research directions. We have organized the content into an article, hoping to enhance clinicians' understanding of the disease, optimize patient treatment outcomes, and improve quality of life.
EHA in 5 Minutes | Professor Huanling Zhu: PONAZA Trial— Ponatinib and Azacitidine for Treating Myeloid Blast Crisis in CML (NCT03895671)

EHA in 5 Minutes | Professor Huanling Zhu: PONAZA Trial— Ponatinib and Azacitidine for Treating Myeloid Blast Crisis in CML (NCT03895671)

The 29th Annual Meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA) was held from June 13-16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. As the largest international event in the field of hematology in Europe, this conference attracts numerous renowned experts and scholars from around the world to share and discuss innovative concepts, the latest scientific research, and clinical study results in hematology. To gain a deeper understanding of the latest research in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), "Oncology Frontier - Hematology Frontier" has invited Professor Huanling Zhu from West China Hospital of Sichuan University, to provide an in-depth interpretation.
Chinese CAR-T Cell Therapy Phase 1 Study Shows Promise for HIV Functional Cure

Chinese CAR-T Cell Therapy Phase 1 Study Shows Promise for HIV Functional Cure

In a pioneering clinical trial, a novel multifunctional CAR-T cell treatment has demonstrated remarkable efficacy and safety in HIV-1 infected patients, potentially paving the way for a functional cure for HIV/AIDS. Published in Cell Discovery, the phase I study introduced M10 CAR-T cells, engineered to incorporate endogenous broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) and the follicle-homing receptor CXCR5.
WHO Reports on Rising HIV Drug Resistance Amid Integrase Inhibitor Use

WHO Reports on Rising HIV Drug Resistance Amid Integrase Inhibitor Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a concise report highlighting a concerning trend in HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) in the integrase strand transfer inhibitors (INSTI) era. The report notes the high efficacy of dolutegravir (DTG)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) in suppressing viral loads, exceeding 90%. However, it warns that HIVDR to DTG is emerging at higher rates than clinical trials predicted, with resistance levels ranging from 3.9% to 19.6% among surveyed populations.
EASL Five Minutes丨Professor Huiying Rao: Advances in the Application of Non-invasive Diagnostic Prediction Models in the Field of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

EASL Five Minutes丨Professor Huiying Rao: Advances in the Application of Non-invasive Diagnostic Prediction Models in the Field of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

The recently concluded 2024 European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Meeting provided a platform for hepatology experts and scholars from around the world to exchange and collaborate. This year's meeting brought together top liver disease experts from across the globe to discuss cutting-edge issues and the latest research advances in hepatology. Among the various topics, research on fatty liver disease was particularly noteworthy, not only for its relevance to the health and well-being of a large number of patients but also for its significance in the development of hepatology treatments. To keep our readers updated on the highlights of the conference, the editorial board of "Hepatology Digest" invited Professor Huiying Rao from Peking University People's Hospital to share insights on non-invasive diagnosis and assessment in the field of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), presenting the latest and most authoritative academic information to our readers.
National Rise and All-Human BCMA-Targeted CAR-T Therapy Brings New Hope for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treatment

National Rise and All-Human BCMA-Targeted CAR-T Therapy Brings New Hope for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Treatment

The 29th Annual Meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA) was held from June 13 to 16, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. This conference, the largest international event in the field of hematology in Europe, attracts numerous renowned experts and scholars each year to share and discuss innovative ideas, the latest scientific research, and clinical findings in hematology. At this year's conference, the research team led by Professor Wenming Chen from Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital , Capital Medical University presented their findings in an oral presentation (S209) on the Phase II study of all-human BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). To gain deeper insights into the latest research in the RRMM field, Oncology Frontier - Hematology Frontier invited Professor Wenming Chen for an in-depth discussion.