Dr. Niels Van de Donk Interprets the Latest Research Progress on CAR-T Treatment for RRMM

Dr. Niels Van de Donk Interprets the Latest Research Progress on CAR-T Treatment for RRMM

From June 8th to 11th, 2023, the 28th European Hematology Association (EHA) was held in Frankfurt, Germany, both online and offline. The conference was hosted by the European Hematology Association. As the largest international conference in the European hematology field, it attracts over 10,000 professionals from more than 100 countries each year to share and discuss innovative concepts and the latest scientific and clinical research results in hematology. At the EHA conference site, Oncology Frontier specially invited Professor Niels Van de Donk from Amsterdam University Medical Center (AMC-UvA) to interpret the latest research and future direction of CAR-T in the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM)
Dr. Iskandar Azwa: Second and Third-Line Treatment Options for HIV/AIDS Patients

Dr. Iskandar Azwa: Second and Third-Line Treatment Options for HIV/AIDS Patients

Dr. Iskandar Azwa Chairman of the Malaysian AIDS Council, Head of Infectious Diseases Department at the University of Malaya Medical Center. His research interests include pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation in key populations, HIV drug resistance, and evaluating new HIV treatment strategies. He is the principal investigator for several international collaborative HIV clinical trials, including TAHOD, START, and D2EFT studies. At the APACC 2023 conference, Dr. Iskandar Azwa delivered an insightful presentation on "The Role of Nucleosides in Second-Line HIV Treatment." Our journal had the privilege to conduct an in-depth interview with Dr. Azwa regarding the choices for second and third-line treatment for HIV/AIDS patients.
IAS 2023 | Joining Hands to Eliminate AIDS Epidemic by 2030

IAS 2023 | Joining Hands to Eliminate AIDS Epidemic by 2030

On July 23, 2023, the 12th International AIDS Society (IAS) HIV Science Conference, referred to as IAS 2023, officially began in Brisbane, Australia. As one of the largest open academic conferences in the global HIV and AIDS field, the event attracted participation from experts, medical professionals, community groups, and medical enterprises worldwide. The conference emphasized the importance of science as the foundation of policy and practice, highlighting the close integration of science, policy, and activism to promote significant advancements in the HIV and AIDS sector. The theme of the conference is "End Inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics.", reflecting IAS's ultimate vision. The goal is to rally health experts globally towards the shared ambition of eradicating AIDS by 2030.
APASL 2023 | Prof. Jia Jidong: Latest Advances in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

APASL 2023 | Prof. Jia Jidong: Latest Advances in Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease mediated by autoimmunity, with its pathogenesis not yet fully understood. Traditionally, PBC was thought to predominantly affect Western populations, but in recent decades, there has been an increasing number of reported cases and published literature in the Asia-Pacific region, escalating the disease burden. In response, the Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) released clinical guidelines for PBC last year to better guide clinical practice. Recently, at the 32nd APASL Annual Conference, Professor Jia Jidong from the Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Friendship Hospital, China, delivered an insightful academic lecture titled "Latest Advances in Primary Biliary Cholangitis".
Professor Xiaojun Huang Awarded International Collaboration Award by IACH

Professor Xiaojun Huang Awarded International Collaboration Award by IACH

Renowned hematologist Professor Xiaojun Huang has been honored with the International Collaboration Award by the International Academy for Clinical Hematology (IACH). Prof. Huang, a pioneer in the successful implementation of haploidentical transplantation, has significantly contributed to the field of clinical hematology and played a crucial role in promoting global collaboration. The award ceremony took place on October 5, 2023, during the IACH annual meeting held in Paris. Professor Mohamad Mohty, the current president of IACH, praised Xiaojun Huang 's outstanding achievements and key contributions to international collaboration in his invitation and award speech.
Dr. Hongfei Zhang’s Team: Latest Stage Data Revealed for China’s “Sprout” Project, Aiding Clinical Cure for Children with Chronic Hepatitis B

Dr. Hongfei Zhang’s Team: Latest Stage Data Revealed for China’s “Sprout” Project, Aiding Clinical Cure for Children with Chronic Hepatitis B

Chronic hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver disease in Chinese children, posing a serious threat to their health. The "Sprout" project is China's first large-scale real-world study focusing on antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B in children. Led by Dr. Hongfei Zhang's team, with Shenzhen Third People's Hospital as the main center, the project is a charitable initiative initiated by the Beijing Chen Jumei Foundation. On November 10, 2023, the first day of the 2023 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Annual Meeting (AASLD 2023), Dr. Hongfei Zhang's team from the Chen Jumei Medical Group presented the latest stage data of the "Sprout" project. The team's detailed introduction to the project and its progress is shared below.
AASLD 2023: 17 Must-See Studies

AASLD 2023: 17 Must-See Studies

From November 10th to 14th, the annualHepatology Digest conference, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2023 held in Boston, USA. This event gathers the latest academic developments, clinical research findings, and major academic presentations in the field of liver disease. The following is a summary of 17 highly anticipated studies scheduled for presentation at the AASLD 2023 conference.