Hematology Glossary Eosinophil: a type of white blood cell that mediates allergic reactions and defends the body from infection by parasites and bacteria Erythrocyte: also called the red blood cell; the most abundant cell in the blood whose primary role is to carry the protein hemoglobin that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body Erythropoietin: a hormone produced primarily ... The American Society of Hematology has developed the following resources to educate the public about the importance of healthy blood and to raise the awareness of common blood diseases, such as anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, and blood cancers. The ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) succeeds the ASH Bridge Grant program, introducing refinements that include decoupling the program from the National Institutes of Health R01 funding mechanism.

Understanding the Context

ARCH is now an independent award designed to make research in hematology more accessible to independent investigators. With more than 17,000 members from nearly 100 countries, ASH is the world's largest professional society helping hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) (hematology.org) is the world’s largest professional society of hematologists dedicated to furthering the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood. Since 1958, the Society has led the development of hematology as a discipline by promoting research, patient care, education, training, and advocacy in ...

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The premier event in malignant and non-malignant hematology, the ASH annual meeting highlights the highest-caliber science and the most important areas of clinical progress in hematology. Basic Hematology Neil Harris MD Dept. of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FL