Aplastic Anemia

Good job, Good health, Good life. Then: Aplastic Anemia, Followed by PNH. Daniel’s Story

In 2009, Daniel had a good job in accounting in Sydney, Australia. He had a structured, organized, healthy lifestyle. He had a devoted partner (whom he later married) and was studying for the Chartered Accountancy qualification. He rode his bike to work and played soccer. He was planning a good life ahead.

One day at the office, the receptionist pinched his arm. The next day, he saw a huge welt in the same spot.  Because a colleague urged him to get it checked out, he did.

Health-Related Quality of Life, AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium

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Presenter(s)
Namrata Chandhok, MD
Thomas LeBlanc, MD, MA
Fabio Efficace, PhD
Alison R. Kavanaugh
Pamela C. Egan, MD
Wil L. Santivasi, MD
The session was recorded at the AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium, Co-Chairs Namrata Chandhok, MD, and Thomas LeBlanc, MD, MA Topics and speakers included: How can we measure quality of life in MDS, to inform interventions? - Fabio Efficace, PhD…

Transplantation for Bone Marrow Failure, AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium

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Bone Marrow Transplant
Presenter(s)
Richard Childs, MD
Amy E. DeZern, MD, MHS
Neal Young, MD
Nicolaus Kroger, MD
The session was recorded at the AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium, Co-Chairs Rick Childs, MD, and Amy DeZern, MD, MHS. Session topics included: Two options for patients are better than one: - Upfront alternative transplant for SAA - Amy DeZern…

Non-Transplant Therapies for Marrow Failure, AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium

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Presenter(s)
Carlos DeCastro, MD
Phil Scheinberg, MD
Regis Peffault de Latour, MD, PhD
Julian Sevilla, MD, PhD
Kasiani Myers, MD
Suneet Agarwal, MD, PhD
This session was presented at the AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium; Co-Chairs Carlos DeCastro, MD, and Phil Scheinberg, MD, PhD. Session topics included: -Androgens, alemtuzumab, anti-cytokine therapies (anti-IL2R, anti-IFN gamma), daratumumab…

Clonality in Acquired Bone Marrow Failure, PNH, and VEXAS, AAMDSIF 2026 International Bone Marrow Failure Scientific Symposium

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Aplastic Anemia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Presenter(s)
Emma Groarke, MD, FRCPath
Yoshitaka Zaimoku, MD, PhD
Hiroki Mizumaki, MD
Martina Fiumara, PhD
Dr. Austin Kulasekararaj
Bhavisha Patel, MD
Thibault Comont, MD
This session, Clonality in Acquired Bone Marrow Failure, PNH, and VEXAS, was recorded at the AAMDSIF 2026 International Scientific Symposium; session Co-Chairs Emma Groarke, MD, and Yoshitaka Zaimoku, MD, PhD Session topics and speakers included: -Insights of PNH using single…

How I select hematopoietic cell donors in the era of posttransplant cyclophosphamide

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Abstract Selection of a hematopoietic progenitor cell donor for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is essential for treatment planning; however, the parameters that define an “optimal” donor in the modern era are not well defined. Historically, donor-recipient…

Impact of Modern Strategies for Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis on Relapse Risk in Matched-Sibling or Unrelated Donor Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

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ABSTRACT Regimens combining calcineurin inhibitors with methotrexate or mycophenolate have been the backbone for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis. Early studies highlighted a delicate dose–response balance. The inclusion criteria comprised randomized clinical trials…

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