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Unveiling Highlights from the CAHON Winter Symposium 2024 – MediaMedic
Dec 23, 2024, 14:52

Unveiling Highlights from the CAHON Winter Symposium 2024 – MediaMedic

MediaMedic posted on LinkedIn:

“Unveiling Highlights from the CAHON Winter Symposium 2024!

On December 6, CAHON brought together a distinguished group of hematology and oncology experts at The University Club Atop Symphony Tower in San Diego, CA. The symposium was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and mentorship.

Event Highlights:

  • Dr. Jing-Zhou Hou: Opened the symposium with a powerful message about CAHON’s mission.
  • Dr. Liang Deng: Newly appointed CAHON President (2024–2026), shared exciting plans, including a new media platform and newsletter to expand CAHON’s global impact.
  • Dr. Robert Negrin (ASH President-Elect): Delivered a keynote reflecting on 25 years of research into graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and graft-versus-leukemia (GVL), presenting strategies for improving transplantation outcomes.
  • Dr. Brian Durie: Provided groundbreaking insights on minimal residual disease (MRD) as a clinical endpoint and immune dysfunction in multiple myeloma patients.
  • Dr. Hong Zheng: Presented the Young Investigator Awards, honoring outstanding research and showcasing the future of hematology and oncology.

Networking and Mentorship: The symposium offered fellows and residents the opportunity to engage with senior CAHON members, fostering meaningful conversations about academic careers and clinical practice.
This inspiring event highlighted CAHON’s commitment to bridging healthcare disparities, driving innovation, and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.”