Autoimmune Blood Disorders

At EBMT26, Prof Claire Booth presented a plenary session on gene therapy in primary immunodeficiencies. In this interview, she reflects on the field’s most important milestones, how gene therapy compares with allogeneic transplantation, and the critical challenge of ensuring patients can actually access these transformative treatments.

We often focus on clinical excellence, but spend less time developing broader skills that could help us better lead with purpose and build more fulfilling, impactful careers. In this episode, part of a mini-series in partnership with LEADderm, Dr Jennifer Soung and Denise Mann explore how clinicians can engage with the media to educate, empower and extend their impact beyond the clinic.

The 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition brought over 30,000+ attendees, 5,000+ novel abstracts and 275+ exhibitors corporate supporters, academic leaders and patient-advocacy groups. The meeting highlighted innovations ranging from novel agents to real-world evidence and patient-centred care. In this article, hear from the experts on the key breakthroughs and clinical insights set to shape the future of haematology practice.

Learn more about the six highly anticipated late-breaking abstracts at ASH 2025. From in-vivo CAR-T technology and novel ITP strategies to genomic diagnostics and pragmatic perioperative trials. These data showcase fresh, innovative research, potential practice shifts and early signals that we will all want to follow closely.

The 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition spotlighted many pivotal trial results across non-malignant haematology including immune thrombocytopenia, bleeding disorders, iron deficiency, von Willebrand disease, cancer-associated hematologic complications and more. We break down some of the most important abstracts presented, and what this might mean for future clinical practice.

A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.

As touchHAEMATOLOGY approaches 20 years of providing education for busy haematologists, we are looking to the future—and it certainly looks bright!

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

What if your medical degree could launch more than a clinical career? In this candid and compelling read, Dr Jon Edelson shares his lessons for early-career clinicians ready to think beyond the bedside and explore the business of medicine.