CAH 2025 | Professor Lei Fan: Advancing a Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Indolent Lymphoma and Exploring a China-Specific Model for Lifelong Disease Management

CAH 2025 | Professor Lei Fan: Advancing a Paradigm Shift in the Treatment of Indolent Lymphoma and Exploring a China-Specific Model for Lifelong Disease Management

In early summer, the historic city of Xi’an welcomed a gathering of leading experts at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Association of Hematologists and the 2025 China Annual Hematology Conference (CAH 2025), held from June 20 to 22. The event was co-hosted by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and its Hematology Branch, in collaboration with the National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases – Peking University Institute of Hematology, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University.
Addressing Hemorrhagic Cystitis in HCT: Insights from Dr. Simone Cesaro on BK Virus Surveillance and Clinical Practice Gaps

Addressing Hemorrhagic Cystitis in HCT: Insights from Dr. Simone Cesaro on BK Virus Surveillance and Clinical Practice Gaps

In this exclusive interview with Infectious Diseases Frontier, Professor Simone Cesaro, a leading expert in pediatric hematology and stem cell transplantation, shares his perspectives on the management of BK polyomavirus-associated hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Drawing from the findings of a recent EBMT survey, he discusses the clinical implications of passive surveillance strategies, platelet transfusion thresholds, and the urgent need for consensus guidelines to support transplant centers across Europe. His insights underscore the importance of early intervention and standardization in addressing this often-overlooked complication.
EBMT 2025: Opening Ceremony Celebrates Legacy, Innovation, and a Unified Vision for the Future of Transplantation

EBMT 2025: Opening Ceremony Celebrates Legacy, Innovation, and a Unified Vision for the Future of Transplantation

Florence, Italy — March 30, 2025 – The 51st Annual Meeting of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) commenced in Florence with a compelling and multifaceted opening ceremony that captured the essence of what the EBMT represents. Far beyond a traditional welcome, the evening unfolded as a rich tapestry of scientific achievement, heartfelt remembrance, and forward-looking vision.