The 66th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) successfully concluded in San Diego, USA, from December 7–10, 2024. As the largest and most comprehensive international academic conference in the field of hematology, it attracts global experts and scholars each year to discuss and exchange views on the latest research advancements. During this year’s ASH meeting, the Chinese American Hematologist and Oncologist Network (CAHON) successfully held its Winter Symposium. Hematology frontier invited Dr. JingZhou Hou, CAHON President and a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, to share insights on CAHON’s founding mission, highlights from this Winter Symposium, and details of his three research studies (including one oral presentation and two posters) presented at ASH.