ASH 2024 | Dr. Fengkui Zhang: How to Treat Severe Aplastic Anemia in Patients Unable to Undergo Transplantation? Promising Results with a New TPO-RA Combined with IST
The 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) was held from December 7–10, 2024, in San Diego, USA. As the largest international academic conference in hematology, it showcased cutting-edge research and the latest advancements in drug development, representing the highest level of academic achievement in the field. Severe aplastic anemia (SAA) remains a challenging condition to treat, with a poor prognosis, making it a focal point for research. At this year's ASH meeting, Dr. Fengkui Zhang and his team from the Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences presented a study (Abstract 304) exploring the efficacy of combining the novel thrombopoietin receptor agonist (TPO-RA), Hetrombopag, with immunosuppressive therapy (IST) for treating SAA. The study demonstrated promising results. In an exclusive interview, Hematology Frontier delved into the findings and implications of this research with Professor Zhang. Below is a detailed summary and analysis of the study and interview.