Premier international meeting provides latest news and issues in blood...( led for Tuesday December 9 from 10:30...)

led for Tuesday, December 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. PST) will cover epigenetics in hematology. Epigenetics is the study of mitotically heritable changes (a process that takes place in the nucleus of a dividing cell) in gene expression that are not caused by alterations of DNA sequence. "The influence of epigenetics on human disease has become increasingly apparent," according to Dr. Hoffman. "This will lead to further insights into the biogenesis of a variety of diseases and the development of novel therapeutic approaches."

Dr. Zhen-Yi Wang, Professor of Medicine and Pathophysiology at the Shanghai Second Medical University (SSMU), will present the annual Ham-Wasserman Lecture, titled "Treatment of Acute Leukemia by Inducing Differentiation and Apoptosis." Dr. Wang and his group have performed pioneering work in the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia, a rapidly progressing bone marrow cancer, which has led to the improved survival of patients. Dr. Wang is the first speaker from Asia to serve as the Ham-Wasserman Lecturer, which honors an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of hematology.

"ASH is committed to identifying the latest developments in the hematology field," says Stanley Schrier, M.D., President-Elect of the American Society of Hematology. "The ASH meeting provides a vehicle for scientists to gather and share data, learn new techniques, and discuss new ways to save lives and help prevent hematologic diseases from developing in healthy individuals."

Other program highlights for media include:

• Media Briefings Highlighting research advances in blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems; public policy issues surrounding stem cells and other blood research; and new treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.

• Symposia and Education Programs Focusing on current topics important to the practicing hematolo
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Contact: Aimee Frank
afrank@spectrumscience.com
202-955-6222
American Society of Hematology
5-Dec-2003


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