Aplastic Anemia

Blood and Bone Marrow Basics

A patient's guide to understanding blood and bone marrow. Blood is a "circulating organ" of the body. It is composed of many different types of cells that are carried through the body in plasma. The blood helps to…

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Your Guide to Understanding Aplastic Anemia

This essential primer for patients and families on aplastic anemia covers causes, symptoms, classifications, treatments, and much more. With easy-to-read text and charts, and section review content, newly diagnosed…

Eileen Hu, MD, PhD

Institution
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Aplastic Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
About
Dr. Eileen Hu is an internal medicine specialist located in Dallas, TX, who completed her education at Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2022 and is currently undergoing her residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, projected to finish in 2028. She has contributed to several publications focusing on leukemia, including works in Nature Genetics, Cell Reports, and Blood, with citations indicating engagement from the scientific community. Her research primarily revolves around acute myeloid leukemia, drug sensitivities, and cellular

Jamie L Koprivnikar, MD

Institution
John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
Physician Status
accepting new patients
Primary Disease Area of Focus
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Aplastic Anemia
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
About
Dr. Jamie Koprvinikar specializes in hematology and medical oncology and is board certified in both. She also holds a board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Koprivnikar received her medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, formerly Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her internal medicine residency at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology, also at MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center. She was chosen to serve as chief fellow

Athletic Canadian Continues Studies while in Treatment for Severe Aplastic Anemia: Geordy's Story

Geordy’s youth was an active one.  Baseball, Soccer, and Hockey filled his days, even competing in the Little League World Series!

He was active in his family’s church, too.  When offered the opportunity to go on a Youth with a Mission (YWAM) program to Australia, he traveled from his home in British Columbia to participate.  Once there, the spark of ministry became a calling, so he attended college in Saskatchewan to become a pastor.

2025 EHA Update: Aplastic Anemia and PNH

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Topic(s)
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Aplastic Anemia
Presenter(s)
Phil Scheinberg, MD
In this webinar, Dr. Phillip Scheinberg will discuss the latest research presented at EHA about aplastic anemia and PNH. This is an advanced presentation. There will be a Q & A session and questions can be submitted in advance to help@aamds.org.

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