Scientific Workshops
Information on the 2024 Annual Meeting will be made available in early July.
The Friday Scientific Workshops are interactive discussions of the latest scientific developments in a particular field of hematology. The following information corresponds to the 2019 workshops, which took place Friday, December 6, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Orlando, FL.
Friday Scientific Workshop on Germline Predisposition to Hematopoietic Malignancies and Bone Marrow Failure
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Tangerine 1 (WF1), Level 2
This workshop will review the latest advances in understanding the mechanisms leading to the phenotypes associated with inherited hematopoietic malignancies and bone marrow failure. Talks will concentrate on emerging data regarding recognized syndromes as well as novel susceptibility syndromes. It will feature an update on the work of the Clinical Genome Resource (ClinGen) initiative which aims to functionally annotate variants for RUNX1 and GATA2 (an effort that is jointly sponsored by ASH and ClinGen), as well as efforts of several international consortia that have formed to study these conditions. The workshop will also include an in-depth discussion about the newly identified MECOM syndrome. The ethical discussion this year will focus on when and how scientific advances in clonal hematopoiesis influence patient discussions and management regarding progression to malignancy.
Target Audience: Given the increasing number of recognized syndromes, and the existence of new initiatives, this workshop will appeal to a multidisciplinary audience from many countries.
Objectives:
- Discuss on-going research efforts and facilitate collaboration between experts in the field.
- Promote junior scientists.
- Discuss novel entities or new aspects of known germline susceptibility syndromes.
- Educate ASH members who are clinicians on testing standards and establish a network of specialist providers for consultations and transitioning of patients.
- Address an ethical dilemma regarding genetic testing in germline mutation carriers.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Moderators:
Marcin W. Wlodarski, MD, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, IN
Lucy A. Godley, MD, PhD
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Moderators:
Paul P. Liu, MD, PhD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Jun J. Yang, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Speakers:
Ravi Majeti, MD, PhD
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Modeling RUNX1-FPD/Acute Myeloid Leukemia Mutations in Primary Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Marcela Cavalcante De Andrade Silva, MD
ICESP
Maceio, Brazil
GATA2 Deficiency Syndrome and Functional Testing
Emery H. Bresnick, PhD
University of Wisconsin
Middleton, WI
GATA2 Deficiency Syndrome and Functional Testing
Parvathy Venugopal, PhD
Centre for Cancer Biology, SA Pathology and University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Modeling Germline GATA2 Mutations to Identify Biological Pathways Associated with Hematological Malignancy Development in Families
Victor Bengt Pastor Loyola, PhD
University Medical Center — University of Freiburg
Freiburg, Germany
Interpretation and Functional Assessment of SAMD9 and SAMD9L Variants
Richard James, PhD
Seattle Children's Research Institute
Seattle, WA
Functional Determination of All Possible Disease-Associated Variants in a Region of CARD11 Using Saturation Genome Editing
Moderators:
Thierry M Leblanc, MD
Robert Debré Hospital
Paris, France
Panagiotis Baliakas, MD
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden
Speakers:
Abhishek A. Mangaonkar, MBBS
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Novel Variant in MECOM Gene Associated with Bone Marrow Failure and ASXL1 Mutated Clonal Evolution
Marie Sebert, MD, PhD
Hopital Saint-Louis
Paris, France
MECOM-Mutated Severe Bone Marrow Failure
Taizo A. Nakano, MD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, CO
Expanded Phenotyping and Clonal Abnormalities Beyond Bone Marrow Failure in MECOM-Associated Syndromes
Kasiani C. Myers, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the Leukemia Predisposition Disorder Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
Joanne Yacobovich, MD, MPH
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
Pancytopenia in Early Infancy- Diamond-Blackfan Anemia with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or Congenital MDS?
This session will focus on speakers who will share their experiences in international registries and collaborations designed to accelerate progress in rare hematologic conditions.
Moderators:
Akiko Shimamura, MD, PhD
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
Anna L. Brown, PhD,BSc
Centre For Cancer Biology, SA Pathology/IMVS
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Speakers:
Charlotte M. Niemeyer, MD
Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg,
Freiburg, Germany
EWOG-MDS/JMML/SAA: From Lumpers to Splitters and How to Move the Field
Akiko Shimamura, MD, PhD
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
NAPAAC: Accelerating Research in Pediatric Marrow Failure and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Alison A. Bertuch, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Clinical Care Consortium for Telomere Associated Ailments
Sharon A. Savage, MD
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD
Advancing RAS/Rasopathy Therapies (ART): An NCI-Sponsored Intramural and Extramural Collaboration for the Study of Rasopathies
Anna L. Brown, PhD,BSc
Centre For Cancer Biology, SA Pathology/IMVS
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Aggregation and Analysis of Genomics Data in Familial Platelet Disorders with Predisposition to Myeloid Malignancy, Shows the Spectrum of Mutations Is Different
Simone K Feurstein, MD
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Frequency of Causative Germline Genetic Variants in Young Adults with Myelodysplastic Syndrome or Aplastic Anemia Irrespective of Family History
Moderators:
Chimene Kesserwan, MD
St. Jude Children's Hospital
Memphis, TN
Michael C. Chicka, PhD
Prevention Genetics
Marshfield, WI
Speakers:
Lucy Fox, MD
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Australia
Significant Phenotypic Variability Across a Large Pedigree Harboring a Pathogenic Synonymous GATA2 Mutation
Xi Luo, PhD
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Update on ASH-Sponsored Clingen Variant Curation Panel for Myeloid Malignancies
Shruthi Mohan, PhD
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Update on ASH-Sponsored Clingen Variant Curation Panel for Myeloid Malignancies
Marlie H. Fisher, BA
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
Investigating the Role of ETV6 in Peripheral Inflammation and Megakaryopoiesis
Marena Rebekka Niewisch, MD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Prevalence of PARN Germline Mutations in Disease and the General Population
Moderators:
Kayla Hamilton, MS, CGC
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Sara Lewis, MS, LCGC
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Speakers:
Piers Blombery, MBBS
University of Melbourne
East Melbourne, Australia
Clinical Utility and Implementation of Accredited Genomic Testing in Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Michael W. Drazer, MD
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Molecular Profiling in Patients with Germline Predisposition Syndromes: When to Act, When to Watch
Lea C. Cunningham, MD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Molecular Profiling in Patients with Germline Predisposition Syndromes: When to Act, When to Watch
Moderators:
Outi Kilpivaara, PhD
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
Elvira Velloso, MD, PhD
University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
Speakers:
Yizhen Li, PhD
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Germline RUNX1 Variation and Predisposition to T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children
Amy M Trottier, MSc,MD,FRCPC
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Heterozygous CSF3R Mutations: A Possible New Germline Predisposition Syndrome
Evadnie Rampersaud, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Whole Genome Sequencing of Multiplex Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Pedigrees
Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto, MD,PhD
Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki University
Helsinki, Finland
Germline Gene Aberrations Are Common in High-Risk Adult and Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients
Deepak Singhal, MBBS,MD,FRACP,FRCPA
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Deleterious Germline Variants, Especially in the DNA Repair Pathway, Are Common in Therapy-Related Myeloid Neoplasms and Patients with Multiple Cancers
Co-Chairs:
Marcin W. Wlodarski, MD, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, IN
Lucy A. Godley, MD, PhD
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Friday Scientific Workshop on Hematology and Aging: From Bleeding Disorders to Malignant Hematology
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W315, Level 3
The number of older adults with hematologic disorders is increasing dramatically. Understanding evidence gaps and exploring novel advances in the aging biology is relevant to improving outcomes for older adults with hematologic disorders. This workshop will focus on understanding the implications of aging on the development, progression, and treatment of hematologic disorders. Its interactive format will feature brief didactic presentations from speakers on key topics followed by a few minutes of questions and answers.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at laboratory-based investigators and clinician researchers with an interest in aging and hematology. However, the wide-ranging content, thematic focus, and interactive format may appeal to a broader audience, including students and trainees.
Objectives:
- Provide a forum within the ASH annual meeting for presentation of novel research related to the biology of aging and hematologic disorders.
- Highlight areas of active research including the integration of geroscience principles into hematology, with a focus on myeloid and lymphoid malignancies as well as bleeding and clotting disorders.
- Foster collaboration and networking so as to facilitate bidirectional discussions between investigators focused on pre-clinical, translation, and clinical models of aging.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-chair ASH Friday Scientific Workshop Hematology and Aging
Co-Chair:
Ashley E. Rosko, MD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Speaker:
Felipe Sierra, PhD
National Institute of Aging
Bethesda, MD
Geroscience Integration in Hematologic Disorders
Moderator:
Heidi D. Klepin, MD,MS
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston Salem, NC
Speakers:
John C Byrd, MD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Biology of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Older Adults
Jing Zhang, PhD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
Oncogenic Ras Mutations in CHIP Vs Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Christopher Y. Park, MD, PhD
New York University School of Medicine
New York, NY
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Heterogeneity in Aging
Moderator:
Tanya M Wildes, MD, MSCI
Washington University
Saint Louis, MO
Speakers:
Evangelos Terpos, MD,PhD
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine
Drosia, Attiki, Greece
Molecular Mechanisms in Proteasome Inhibitor Induced Cardiotoxicty: Focus on Carfilzomib
Daniel W. Sherbenou, MD, PhD
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, CO
Drug Sensitivity Profiling in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: Who Are Older or Transplant-Ineligible?
Adriana Pascual, MD
Hospital Universitario Infanta
Elana, Spain
Patient Portal and Navigation Program in Monitoring PROMs and HRQoL for Older Adults with Hematologic Malignancies
Moderator:
Reena Jayani, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Tampa, FL
Speakers:
Jennifer R Brown, MD, PhD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Side Effects of Ibrutinib in Relation to Age
Daniel Addison, MD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Cardiovascular Disease Among Older Adults in the Era of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Alberto Lopez Garcia, MD
Clinico San Carlos University Hospital
Madrid, Spain
Cardiac Toxicity of Anthracyclines in Older Adults with Lymphoma: Predictive Factors and Monitoring Recommendations
Marco L. Davila, MD, PhD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
Defects in Aged Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cell Function Can be Mitigated By Transcription Factor Modulation of Gene Accessibility
In the field of hemostasis and thrombosis, aging is providing new and unique challenges for the clinical management of our patients. With the introduction of prophylactic regimens in hemophilia and the availability of novel therapies, the life expectancy and disease burden for patients with bleeding disorders continues to improve. The impact and influence of age-related co-morbidities (such as cardiovascular disease) in this cohort requires careful consideration and improved evidence based approaches. With aging in the general population the risk of thrombosis increases, and both choice of and suitability for anticoagulation is influenced by co-morbidities. In reviewing the current evidence base in this field, discussing knowledge gaps and therapeutic strategies, this session will provide an insight into the influence of aging on hemostatic and thrombotic conditions. Prof. Frank Leebeek will examine the impact of aging for patients with Von Willebrand Disease, including data derived from the Von Willebrand Disease in the Netherlands (WIN) study. Prof. Craig M. Kessler will highlight the new and evolving challenges in the management of older people living with hemophilia. Prof. Suzanne C. Cannegieter will discuss the heightened risk of venous and arterial thromboembolism in the aging population and optimal management strategies in this cohort.
Moderator:
Michelle Lavin, MB, PhD, FRCPath
RCSI
Dublin 2, Ireland
Speakers:
Frank W.G. Leebeek, MD, PhD
Erasmus University Medical Center
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Impact of Aging in Patients with Von Willebrand Disease
Craig M. Kessler, MD
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC
Embracing New Challenges: Haemophilia and Aging
Suzanne C. Cannegieter, MD, PhD
Leiden University, Netherlands
Leiden, Netherlands
Venous and Arterial Thromboembolism in the Aging Population
Moderators:
Rebecca L. Olin, MD
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Ashley E. Rosko, MD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Speaker:
Bindu Kanapuru, MD
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Silver Spring, MD
Efforts By the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to Expand Eligibility Criteria in Hematology and Oncology Clinical Trials
Co-Chair:
Rebecca L. Olin, MD
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Friday Scientific Workshop on Immune Profiling and Minimal Residual Disease Testing in Multiple Myeloma
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W240BCD
This workshop will present and examine the latest scientific translational findings in immunology and molecular biology of plasma cell disorders (PCDs) with emphasis on multiple myeloma and related monoclonal plasma cell diseases. Sessions will consist of four to five 10-minute fundamental science and translational presentations. Each session will be chaired by a leader who will summarize the current state of the field and facilitate discussion with the audience and the speakers.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed toward basic science investigators in the field of PCD. It is designed to be interactive with an emphasis on understanding the biology of PCD so as to develop new translational strategies to bring to the clinic from the laboratory. Trainees and junior investigators are encouraged to attend this workshop so as to interact with experts in PCD.
Objectives:
- Discuss the latest scientific developments in PCDs with an emphasis on the immunology and molecular biology of PCDs.
- Encourage interaction of investigators from around the world.
- Encourage trainees and other investigators to participate in the discussion of presentations of experts in the field of PCDs.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Chair:
Philip L. McCarthy, MD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY
Co-Chair:
Moderator:
Manisha Bhutani, MD
Levine L. Cancer Institute
Charlotte, NC
Speakers:
Mehmet K. Samur, PhD
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Molecular Landscape of Multiple Myeloma
G David Roodman, MD, PhD
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN
Bone Marrow Microenvironment in Multiple Myeloma
Manisha Bhutani, MD
Levine L. Cancer Institute
Charlotte, NC
Immune Dysregulation in Multiple Myeloma
Zihai Li, MD, PhD
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Immune Dysregulation in Solid Tumors – Common Links with Multiple Myeloma
Madhav V. Dhodapkar, MBBS
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Immune Microenvironment in Multiple Myeloma
Samir Parekh, MD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Multi-Dimensional Single Cell Immune Profiling in Myeloma
Moderator:
Manisha Bhutani, MD
Levine L. Cancer Institute
Charlotte, NC
Recent advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma have made the need of more sophisticated assessment of treatment response desirable. Achievement of minimal residual disease negativity has been identified as a strong prognostic factor in myeloma and several techniques are used to assess small amounts of malignant cells or monoclonal proteins. Since myeloma is in many patients not involving the bone marrow and skeleton in a homogeneous but in a rather patchy fashion, sensitive imaging techniques complete the arsenal of tools to assess response.
Moderator:
Jens Hillengass, MD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY
Speakers:
Noemi Puig, MD, PhD
Hospital Universitario de Salamanca Hematología. Instituto de investigación biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL)
Salamanca, Spain
Flow Cytometric Measurement Issues for MRD and IP in Multiple Myeloma
Neha Korde, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
South Orange, NJ
MALDI-TOF Mass Spectometry in Multiple Myeloma
Urvi A Shah, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
89Zr-Labeled CD38 MoAb Immuno-PET: Targeted Myeloma Imaging
Francesca Gay, MD
Azienda Ospedaliero City of Health and Science of Turin
Turin, Italy
Next Generation Sequencing Comparison to Next Generation Flow Cytometry
Andrew Spencer, DM
Alfred Health-Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
Cytof Populations during Myeloma Treatments
Paola Neri, MD, PhD
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada
Single Cell Immune Profiling in Multiple Myeloma
Ruth M. De Tute, BSc,MSc
St James Hospital
Leeds, United Kingdom
MRD Testing of Myeloma XI Patients
Moderator:
Jens Hillengass, MD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY
Summary of session
Moderator:
Nina Shah, MD
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Speakers:
David E. Avigan, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Designing the Optimal Vaccine and T Cell Strategy for Myeloma
Adam D. Cohen, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Immunophenotyping of Apheresis and CAR T Cell Products and Predictors of Response to CAR T Cell Therapy in Myeloma
Sham Mailankody, MBBS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
CAR T Therapy for Multiple Myeloma: What Next?
Damian J. Green, MD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, WA
The Role of Antibody Binding Capacity in Bcma CAR-T Cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma
Moderator:
Nina Shah, MD
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Moderator:
Sarah A. Holstein, MD,PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Speakers:
Nicole J. Gormley, MD
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Silver Spring, MD
Challenges of Multiple Myeloma Drug Approval and the Issues of Drug Safety in the Multiple Myeloma Population
Vera Jean Suman, PhD
Mayo Clinic -CCS
Rochester, MN
Challenges of Progression-Free Survival and Overall Survival Endpoints in Multipe Myeloma
Qian Shi, PhD
Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
iiTEAMM Project: Evaluating Minimal Residual Disease Surrogate Endpoint in Multiple Melanoma – An International Collaboration
Luciano J. Costa, MD, PhD
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Vestavia, AL
Harmonization of MRD Assessment Timepoints and Outcomes Reporting
Moderator:
Sarah A. Holstein, MD,PhD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Chair:
Philip L. McCarthy, MD
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Buffalo, NY
Co-Chair:
Friday Scientific Workshop on Innovation in Clinical Trial Design
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W222
The format of this workshop will include a keynote address, and 3 didactic sessions each consisting of 3 brief talks with panel discussions followed by questions and answers.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at translational researchers, clinical investigators, industry sponsors and statisticians involved in clinical trial design. The content might be particularly appealing to young investigators wishing to explore careers in clinical trial design and conduct. As such, this workshop will provide them with an opportunity to interact directly with experts in the field, sponsors, and regulators.
Objectives:
- Provide an overview of novel statistical approaches involved in the design of clinical trials for hematologic malignancies.
- Discuss ways to incorporate real-world data (RWD) in drug developing and how RWD can aid trial design.
- Discuss how novel endpoints can be incorporated in clinical trials and drug and cell therapy development.
- Provide young investigators opportunities to interact with world-renowned experts in the field.
- Provide an open forum for discussion of ways clinical trials in hematology can be improved, in order to facilitate drug approval and application of such new therapies into clinical practice.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-Chairs:
Alan E. Mast, MD,PhD
Blood Center of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Grzegorz Nowakowski, MD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Speaker:
John Concato, MD
Food and Drug Administration
Silver Spring, MD
Utilization of Real-World Data in Hematologic Drug Development
Moderators:
Juliana Perez, MD
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Richard F. Little, MD,MPH
National Cancer Institute
Washington, DC
Speakers:
Donald Berry, MD, PhD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Statistical Science Underlying Trial Design
Carsten Utoft, MD, PhD
Copenhagen University Hospital
Roskilde, DNK
Clinical Trial to Change Immune Dysfunction in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Based on Modelling Nationwide Registry Data
Michael Crump, MD
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Toronto, ON, Canada
Opening Doors for Chimeric Antigen T-Cells: Scholar-1 Project
Moderator:
Laura Maria Fogliatto, MD, PhD
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRS)
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Speakers:
Fangxin Hong, PhD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Efficient Statistical Design
Umberto Vitolo, MD
University Hospital Città della Salute e della Scienza Torino
Torino, Italy
Learning from Failures: Impact of Patient Selection on Outcomes in Front-Line Trials of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Gallia G Levy, MD, PhD
Genentech, Inc.
South San Francisco, CA
Obtaining Approval of a Drug for Rare Blood Disorders
Moderators:
Donna DiMichele, MD
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD
Georg Lenz, Professor Dr., MD
University of Muenster
Munster, Germany
Speakers:
Marie E. Steiner, MD,MS
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Hemostasis Endpoints in Pediatric and Adult Clinical Trials: Summary of NHLBI Workshop
Mary M. Horowitz, MD, MS
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Conducting Successful Trials in Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Arash A. Alizadeh, MD, PhD
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, CA
Liquid Biopsies As Integrated Biomarkers in Pediatric and Adult Hematologic Malignancies
Co-Chairs:
Alan E. Mast, MD,PhD
Blood Center of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Grzegorz Nowakowski, MD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Friday Scientific Workshop on Integrative Epidemiology: Translating Epidemiology and Basic Science to Maximize Clinical Impact
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W230, Level 2
Epidemiologic research is of increasing importance in the era of large-scale genomics and databases, where large numbers of patients must be accumulated to study subtle individual effects that translate into large populations. The workshop will address fundamental questions regarding the development, prevention and prognosis of hematologic diseases in different populations with an emphasis on translational potential. It will provide a forum for epidemiologists working on hematologic diseases to present timely research topics and allow for fundamental scientists to present work (i.e., big data, molecular studies and new technologies) that could be translated from the bench to the real-world population.
The workshop will be comprised of cutting-edge presentations focuses on the clinical and molecular epidemiology of hematologic malignancies. The presentations will include audience/attendee interaction and discussion, followed by panel discussions.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at epidemiologists focusing on hematologic neoplasms and benign hematologic disorders as well as basic and clinical scientists interested in real-world population applications of their findings. The workshop will also appeal strongly to trainees in clinical hematology-oncology who are interested in expanding their careers to include an epidemiologic focus.
Objectives:
- Provide a unique forum at the ASH annual meeting to discuss and present advances in the field of epidemiology of hematologic diseases, with a focus on malignancies.
- Extend novel observations generated from epidemiology studies to translational studies with direct clinical relevance and to provide an opportunity to integrate new molecular or bench findings into population studies.
- Develop a roadmap and future directions that advance the study of epidemiology, particularly including prevention strategies for lymphoid and myeloid malignancy and benign hematologic disorders.
- Establish a forum that enhances current collaborations, develops new collaborations, and provides opportunities for career development and research for trainees and junior investigators in the field of epidemiology of hematologic malignancy and benign hematologic disorders.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-Chairs:
James M. Foran, MD
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Wendy Cozen, DO,MPH
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
Moderators:
Wendy Cozen, DO,MPH
Univ. of Southern California Norris Cancer Ctr.
Los Angeles, CA
James R. Cerhan, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Speakers:
Joseph L. Wiemels, PhD
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
Ctytomegalovirus and Risk of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Can We Translate to Screening and Prevention?
Xiaomei Ma, MD, PhD
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Early Life Risk Factors and Early-Onset Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Sam M. Mbulaiteye, MBBChir, MPhil
National Cancer Institute
Rockville, MD
Epidemiology of Burkitt Lymphoma - EMBLEM Cohort
Jonathan N. Hofmann
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, MD
Permethrin and Myeloma Risk: Investigating the Biologic Plausibility and Potential Mechanisms of Action
Jean L. Koff, MD
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Is Lymphoma Different in Patients with Autoimmune Disease?
Moderators:
Wendy Cozen, DO,MPH
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
James R. Cerhan, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Speakers:
Akil Merchant, MD
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Can the Role of the Tumor Microenvironment be Extended to Population-Based Studies?
Caroline Besson, MD,PhD
Inserm U1018
Villejuif, France
New Insights Regarding the Epidemiology of HCV and HBV Related Lymphomas
Howard A. Liebman, MD
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
How Can We Expand the Study of Rare Hematologic Diseases to Populations in Diseases Such As Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Moderators:
James M. Foran, MD
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Lindsay M. Morton, PhD
National Cancer Institute, NIH, DHHS
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
Steven D. Gore, MD
Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
NHLBI Myelodysplastic Syndrome Natural History Study: What Are We Learning?
Jenny Poynter, PhD
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Insights from a Population-Based Case-Control Study of Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Results from the AIMMS Study
Rong Wang, PhD
Yale University School of Public Health
New Haven, CT
Patterns of Care and Comparative Effectiveness in Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Epidemiology of Clinical Intervention
Theresa Keegan, PhD, MS
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, CA
Disparities in Late Medical Conditions Following Treatment Among Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Dr. Rong Wang will discuss treatment pattern and economic burden of myelodysplastic syndromes.
Moderators:
James M. Foran, MD
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Lindsay M. Morton, PhD
National Cancer Institute, NIH, DHHS
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
Bronwen E. Shaw, PhD, MRCP, FRCPath
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
CIBMTR As a Resource for Epidemiology Research for Myeloid Malignancy
Ezgi Karaesmen, MSc
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Exploring Genetic Associations with Bone Marrow Transplant Outcomes
Moderators:
James M. Foran, MD
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Lindsay M. Morton, PhD
National Cancer Institute, NIH, DHHS
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
Brenda M. Birmann, BA, DSc, MSc
Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Clonal Hematopoiesis and Risk of Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Prospective Analysis in Two Large Cohorts
Pinkal Desai, MD,MPH
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY
Clonal Hematopoesis, Myeloid Precursor States, and Progression to Myeloid Disorders in Healthy and High-Risk Populations
Wolfgang Kern, MD
Munich Leukemia Laboratory
Munich, Germany
Population Observations on Clonal Hematopoiesis – European Perspective
Co-Chairs:
James M. Foran, MD
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Wendy Cozen, DO,MPH
Univ. of Southern California Norris Cancer Ctr.
Los Angeles, CA
Friday Scientific Workshop on Interplay Between Coagulation and Malignancy
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W312, Level 3
Coagulation pathways and the malignant state are reciprocally interwoven. Cancer has classically been associated with the development of venous thromboembolism. However, there is emerging evidence demonstrating that coagulation pathways also play a role in tumor progression. This workshop will serve as a forum to present and discuss basic and translational investigations in the field of cancer associated thrombosis with the goal of fostering research and collaboration.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at basic scientists and researchers interested in the mechanisms of thrombosis in cancer patients and how thrombosis may influence the progression of cancer. The interactive format and potential for identification of collaborators may also be of interest to clinically oriented investigators. In an effort to facilitate mentoring opportunities, participation by junior and senior investigators is also encouraged.
Objectives:
- Provide a unique forum to discuss the latest scientific developments in cancer and thrombosis.
- Enhance current collaborations, develop new collaborations, and provide opportunities for interaction between junior and established investigators in cancer and thrombosis.
- Consider opportunities to refine and strengthen ASH's Agenda for Hematology Research on Venous Thromboembolic Disease by incorporating cancer-related knowledge gaps.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey I. Zwicker, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Lisa B. Kreuziger, MD, MS
Blood Research Institute, Versiti
Milwaukee, WI
Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are comprised of three phenotypically distinct clonal disorders: polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET), and myelofibrosis (MF). These diseases are characterized by excessive production of blood cellular components including red blood cells, platelets, and/or leukocytes. Thrombosis is the leading cause of mortality among patients with MPNs, accounting for 40% of deaths. Current thrombosis prevention strategies rely on non-targeted antiplatelet and cytoreductive therapies, such as aspirin and phlebotomy. However, these therapies fail to completely mitigate thrombotic risk. Many MPN patients express somatic mutations either in Janus kinase-signal transductor and activator of transcription (JAK-STAT) Almost 95% of patients with PV have a JAK2 V617F mutation, and up to 50% of ET and MF patients have a JAK2 V617F mutation. The risk of thrombosis in MPN patients with JAK2 V617F far surpasses that of patients with secondary thrombocythemia. Thus, it is likely that a pro-thrombotic mechanism independent of increased blood cellular components contributes to thrombosis in MPN. Today’s panel highlights advances in the basic and translational sciences surrounding arterial and venous thrombosis in MPNs.
Moderators:
Gabriela S. Hobbs, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Joan D. Beckman, MD,PhD
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Speakers:
Nan Wang, PhD
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis and JAK2
Brandi Reeves, MD
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Neutrophil Tissue Factor and Thrombosis in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Ofir Wolach, MD
Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center
Petah Tikva, Israel
Inhibition of NET Formation with Ruxolitinib
Vivien Chen, PhD, MBBS
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Procoagulant Platelets and JAK2 V617F Mutation
Dr. Wang will discuss the mechanism underlying atherosclerosis promoted by JAK2V617F driven clonal hematopoiesis. The therapeutic potential of targeted IL-1b inhibition will be discussed as well. Dr. Wolach will discuss neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as a potential mechanism for venous thrombosis in myeloproliferative neoplasms. The use of JAK inhibitors to reduce NET formation will also be discussed. Dr Chen will discuss a novel assay for procoagulant platelets that segregates with JAK2V617F mutuation status and thrombosis, as a potential risk stratification marker in essential thrombocythaemia.
Moderators:
Lalitha V. Nayak, MD
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Christophe Dubois, PhD
Aix Marseille Université
Marseille, France
Speakers:
Matthew J. Flick, PhD
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
Role of PAR-1 Signaling in Pancreatic Tumor Progression
Henri H. Versteeg, PhD
Leiden University Medical Center
Leiden, N-Holland, NLD
Role of TF/FVII in Tumor Progression
Evi X. Stavrou, MD
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
Host and Tumor Factor XII Drive Ovarian Cancer Maintenance and Progression
Joseph S. Palumbo, MD
Children's Hospital Med. Ctr.
Cincinnati, OH
Thrombin Tips the Balance in Favor of Adaptive Tumor Immunity
Anna Falanga, MD
University of Milan Bicocca/Hospital Papa Giovanni XXIII
Bergamo, Italy
Hemostatic Biomarkers and Prediction of Cancer Prognosis
Dr. Anna Falanga will discuss the role of markers of hypercoagulation to predict cancer diagnosis and disease outcome in patients from the Hypercan Study. Dr. Henri Versteeg will discuss the role of coagulation factors in pre-metastatic events and novel options to inhibit these processes Dr. Joseph Palumbo will discuss the role of thrombin in promoting an adaptive tumor immune response.
This session presents new mechanisms by which the hemostatic system support tumor progression and opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
Moderators:
Wolfram Ruf, MD
Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center Mainz
Mainz, CA, Germany
Agnes Y. Lee, MD, MSc
University of British Columbia
Vancovuer, BC, Canada
Speakers:
Claudine Graf, MD, PhD
Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center Mainz
Mainz, Germany
FXa Inhibitors Target Tumor-Associated Macrophage FXa-PAR2 Signaling
Anthony Maraveyas, MD, PhD
University of Hull
Hull, United Kingdom
Influence of DOAC and LMWH on Pancreatic Tumor Cell Growth
Julia Volz
Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Würzburg, DEU
Inhibition of Platelet GPVI Increases Chemotherapeutic Efficacy
Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey I. Zwicker, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Lisa B. Kreuziger, MD, MS
Blood Research Institute, Versiti
Milwaukee, WI
Friday Scientific Workshop on Myeloid Development
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Tangerine 2 (WF2), Level 2
This workshop will examine the latest scientific findings in myeloid biology in a highly interactive environment that permits the exchange of ideas among investigators. It will focus on topics such as hematopoietic stem cell biology, leukemogenesis, cell signaling, transcription factors, epigenetic effects, and other topics related to myeloid biology. Each session leader will briefly summarize the current questions facing the field and then lead discussions on how best to answer those questions. New findings on novel techniques that provide insight into these questions will be an essential part of all discussions.
The research presented at this workshop will also focus on the use of molecular biology and biochemistry tools, as well as animal models, to address the core topics. This workshop will not include any purely clinical, epidemiologic, or population-based approaches and will feature brief didactic sessions followed by a brief period for questions and answers.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at laboratory-based investigators, and is meant to also attract young investigators, who will have an opportunity to interact directly with experts in the field. In addition, the broad-ranging content and highly interactive format of this workshop might also appeal to clinically oriented investigators.
Objectives:
- Discuss the latest scientific developments in hematopoietic stem cell biology, leukemogenesis, cell signaling, transcription factors, epigenetic effects, and other topics related to myeloid biology.
- Have interactive presentations by world-class scientists.
- Provide young investigators opportunities to interact with world-renowned experts in the field.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-Chairs:
Ross L. Levine, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Patricia Ernst, PhD
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
Moderator:
Eric Pietras, PhD
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO
Speakers:
Leonard I. Zon, MD
Harvard University
Brookline, MA
Macrophages in Early Hematopoietic Development
Sandra S. Zinkel, MD, PhD
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN
Necroptosis and Inflammatory Microenvironment Impact on Red Cell Development in CHIP: Phenomics, Human Genetics, and Mice
Qing Li, MD, PhD
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Endoplasmic Reticulum Associated Degradation Preserves Hematopoietic Stem Cell Quiescence and Self-Renewal By Restricting mTOR Activity
Cesar Nombela Arrieta, PhD
University and University Hospital Zürich
Zürich, MA, Switzerland
Chronic LCMV Infection and the Bone Marrow Niche
Moderator:
Claudia Lengerke, MD
University Hospital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Speakers:
Christopher M. Sturgeon, PhD
Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO
Identification of a Retinoic Acid-Dependent Definitive Hematopoietic Progenitor from Human Pluripotent Cells
Stephanie Halene, MD
Yale Univ. School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
METTL3 Mediated m6A RNA Modification Prevents Aberrant Innate Immune Signaling in Fetal Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Paul S. Frenette, MD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY
Macrophage Vetting in the Bone Marrow
Michael D. Milsom, PhD
HI-STEM Ggmbh
Heidelberg, Germany
Identification of Molecular Marks of Lineage Commitment via Comprehensive DNA Methylome Analysis
Moderator:
Ulrich G. Steidl, MD,PhD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, NY
Speakers:
Louise E. Purton, PhD
St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research
Fitzroy, Australia
Key Roles of Hoxa1 in Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Eirini P. Papapetrou, MD, PhD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Sequentially CRISPR Gene-Edited Human induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Chart the Clonal Evolution of Myeloid Leukemia
Sridhar Rao, MD,PhD
Versiti
Milwaukee, WI
Genetic Interaction between Cohesin and Driver Mutations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Yun Huang, PhD
Institute of Biosciences and Technology, Texas A&M University
Houston, TX
A Combination Strategy Targeting Enhancer Plasticity Exerts Synergistic Lethality Against BETi-Resistant Leukemia Cells
Moderator:
Nancy Speck, PhD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Speakers:
Britta Will, PhD
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY
Iron Homeostasis-Regulatory Pathways Reinforce Hematopoietic Stem Cell Identity
Megan E. McNerney, MD, PhD
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
CUX1 Deficiency Potentiates Ras Signaling to Drive High-Risk Myeloid Malignancy
Jing Fang, MD, PhD
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
Targeting the Multifunctional GPR68 Signaling Plexus in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Owen J. Tamplin, PhD
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, IL
The Neurotransmitter Receptor Gabbr1 Regulates Proliferation and Function of Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells
Julia E. Maxson
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR
Myeloid-Lineage Enhancers Drive Oncogene Synergy and Represent a Novel Therapeutic Target in CSF3R-CEBPA Mutant Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Moderator:
Benjamin Ebert, MD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Speakers:
Jennifer Trowbridge, PhD
The Jackson Laboratory
Bar Harbor, ME
Age and Cell Context-Dependence of DNMT3a Mutations Driving Clonal Hematopoiesis
Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Spliceosomal Disruption of the Non-Canonical SWI/SNF Chromatin Remodeling Complex in SF3B1 Mutant Leukemias
R. Coleman Lindsley, MD, PhD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
BCOR/PRC1.1 Inactivation in Myeloid Leukemogenesis
Ross L. Levine, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Mapping Clonal Evolution in Myeloid Malignancies
Speakers:
Asif Rizwan, PhD
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Update
Cindy N. Roy
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disease
Bethesda, MD
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Update
Co-Chairs:
Ross L. Levine, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Patricia Ernst, PhD
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
Friday Scientific Workshop on Novel Curative Options: Gene-Editing and Gene Therapy for Hemoglobinopathies with a Focus on Sickle Cell Disease
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, W314, Level 3
In an effort to address limitations of genomic approaches to cures, this workshop will seek to discuss the latest basic and translational strategies for the development of curative therapies. Additive gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for manipulating hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) has resulted in high-level stable reconstitution in early clinical trials. Furthermore, with the discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 system, one can now also edit the genome and directly correct the mutation. Correcting the β-globin gene defect in a patient’s HSCs and restoring clinically active levels of hemoglobin de novo conceptually opens the possibility of a safer, universally available therapy with important ameliorative and even curative potential.
This workshop will discuss strategies aimed at optimizing gene therapy approaches; address current challenges in gene editing of HSCs; as well as preclinical and regulatory barriers and/or concerns. Relevant endpoints and outcome measures of these new therapies and initiatives to accelerate cures will also be presented and discussed.
The format of this workshop is intended to be interactive and will bring together a diverse group of both scientific and clinical stakeholders in this rapidly evolving arena.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at basic and translational scientists who are interested in gene therapy, gene-editing, and other genomic modifications, and their applications to blood disorders such as the hemoglobinopathies. The contents and the interactive format should also attract young investigators entering this field.
Objectives:
- Discuss the latest scientific approaches for gene editing and gene therapy for sickle cell disease.
- Provide an interactive forum that facilitates discussions about challenges and barriers to translation, including, preclinical development, regulatory challenges, and Investigational New Drug enabling requirements.
- Discuss endpoints for gene editing and gene therapy trials, and the supportive efforts by ASH and the National Institutes of Health at accelerating genetic curative therapies.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Introduction to workshop, overview of current state
Co-Chairs:
Alexis A. Thompson, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
This session will focus on the transduction of human hematopoietic stem cells using lentiviral vectors and methods to overcome barriers to efficiency.
Moderators:
Donald B. Kohn, MD
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
Speakers:
Harry L. Malech, MD
National Institute of Health
Bethesda, MD
Introduction to CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing of Human CD34+ Hematopoietic Stem Cells: Some Issues Affecting Culture Conditions for Optimization of Genetic Correction
Matthew Porteus, MD, PhD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Advances in Cell Manufacturing and Challenges of In Vivo Pre-Clinical Models
Moderators:
Matthew Porteus, MD, PhD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Mitchell J. Weiss, MD, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Speakers:
Daniel E. Bauer, MD, PhD
Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Opportunities and Challenges for Clinical Translation of HbF Induction Gene Editing
Mitchell J. Weiss, MD, PhD
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Targets and Technologies for HbF Induction
Moderators:
Daniel E. Bauer, MD, PhD
Boston Children's Hospital / Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Cambridge, MA
Harry L. Malech, MD
National Institute of Health
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
Elizabeth Benitez, MD
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Temporal Control of Cas9 Nuclease Activity to Improve Editing Outcomes in Hematopoietic Stem Cells
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
Novel Approaches that Skew DNA Repair Towards Precise correction
Moderator:
John F. Tisdale, MD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
John Pierciey
bluebird bio, Inc.
Cambridge, MA
Considerations for Developing a Manufacturing Process for Gene Modified Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells
Donald B. Kohn, MD
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Challenges of Transducing Human Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells Using Globin Lentiviral Vectors
Moderator:
John F. Tisdale, MD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Speakers:
Patricia A Shi, MD
New York Blood Center
New York, NY
Current Questions With Plerixafor-Based Mobilization and Collection
John F. Tisdale, MD
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Optimization of Cell Harvesting for Genetic Strategies Targeting Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Sickle Cell Disease
Moderator:
Alexis A. Thompson, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Speaker:
Wendy Pang, MD, PhD
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Reducing the Toxicity of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Conditioning
Moderators:
Alexis A. Thompson, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
Speakers:
Alexis A. Thompson, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
How to Define the Curative Threshold: Is a Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Enough?
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
How to Define the Curative Threshold: Is a Hemoglobin Electrophoresis Enough?
Moderators:
Mark C. Walters, MD
Children's Hospital and Res. Ctr. - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Charles S. Abrams, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Speakers:
Mark C. Walters, MD
Children's Hospital and Res. Ctr. - Oakland
Oakland, CA
Summary of the ASH FDA Clinical Endpoints Workshop - Curative Therapies Panel
Peter W. Marks, MD, PhD
FDA
Washington, DC
Some Regulatory Considerations for Gene Therapy Development
Edward J. Benz Jr., MD
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, MA
Cure Sickle Cell Initiative
Keith Hoots, MD
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Bethesda, MD
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: Sickle Cell Portfolio
Charles S. Abrams, MD
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½: Sickle Cell Clinical Trials Network
Co-Chairs:
Alexis A. Thompson, MD
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
Punam Malik, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hosp.
Cincinnati, OH
Friday Scientific Workshop on Tumor Immune Interactions in Lymphoid Malignancies
Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Tangerine 3 (WF3-4), Level 2
The area of immunotherapy in lymphoid malignancies has exploded in recent years. Multiple new immune therapies are in development in lymphoproliferative diseases, and this exciting progress has been due to an increased understanding of the tumor microenvironment and tumor-immune interactions in these diseases. This proliferation of scientific knowledge has led to multiple potential new treatments, including new immune checkpoint blockade therapies, novel T-cell approaches, agents targeting monocytes, and macrophages, as well as new approaches inhibiting immune receptors and cytokine signaling. This workshop will focus on: (1) lymphoid malignancies; (2) the role of the immune system and tumor microenvironment; as well as (3) the current basic science to identify “what’s new” and predict “what’s next” in the world of immunotherapy. There will be no presentations on clinical/treatment strategies.
This workshop’s aim is to have scientists and translational researchers “hear it here first” when it comes to the next big thing in the management of lymphoid diseases. Attendees will benefit from interactive presentations by world-class scientists. The workshop will be somewhat speculative (though based on science), with a strong focus on future translation immune-related research.
Finally, this workshop will reinforce the appeal for scientists from around the world to attend the ASH and could serve as an introduction to the scientific content that will be presented during the meeting.
Target Audience: This workshop is directed at laboratory-based investigators, translational and clinical scientists interested in lymphoid biology and the tumor microenvironment.
Objectives:
- Highlight novel basic science and translational immune research in lymphoid malignancies that are likely to translate in the near future to clinically relevant therapies, biomarkers, or correlative science.
- Feature new methods of immune monitoring, as well as potential therapeutic targets that are likely to be important in lymphoid malignancies.
All are welcome to attend this workshop. There is no additional fee, but ASH annual meeting registration is required.
Workshop Schedule
Co-Chairs:
Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ronald Levy, MD
Stanford Univ. School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Moderators:
Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ronald Levy, MD
Stanford Univ. School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Speakers:
Anne J. Novak, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Do Genetic Subtypes in Lymphoma Impact the Tumor Microenvironment?
Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
Can We Use Genetic Subgroups of Lymphoma in the Design of Clinical Trials?
Moderators:
Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ronald Levy, MD
Stanford Univ. School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Speakers:
Matteo Maria Bellone, MD
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, MI, Italy
Do Intestinal Microbes Affect Multiple Myeloma Progression?
Jonathan U. Peled, MD
MSKCC
New York, NY
The Microbiome As an Outcome Predictor of Bone Marrow Transplant
Moderators:
Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ronald Levy, MD
Stanford Univ. School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
Speakers:
Shannon L. Maude, MD, PhD
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Combining Immune Checkpoint Blockade with Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells
Craig S. Sauter, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Stem Cell Transplant and Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cells - Before, After, or Instead Of.
Co-Chairs:
Stephen M. Ansell, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Ronald Levy, MD
Stanford Univ. School of Medicine
Stanford, CA