Mission
The mission of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology.
ASH Strategic Plan (PDF format)
2007 ASH Annual Report (PDF format)
History
In April 1958, the first official ASH meeting was held in Atlantic City, NJ, where more than 300 hematologists gathered to discuss clinical and research matters related to blood and blood diseases. Since that initial meeting, ASH has played an active and important role in the development of hematology as a discipline. For more than five decades, ASH has sponsored its annual meeting, the premier annual education and scientific event in the field of hematology, and has published Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology, which is the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field.
This year, ASH is celebrating its 50th anniversary. We invite you to participate in this commemoration by learning more about the rich history of the Society and the field of hematology.
Gallery of ASH Presidents
About Members
View statistics about ASH members.
Defining the Practice of Hematology: ASH's statement of the elements of training and certification required for the American hematologist, and the professional expertise that defines all hematologists.
Structure and Governance
ASH Bylaws (PDF format)
Conflict-of-Interest Policy
Call for Nominations for ASH Officers and Committee Membership
ASH Headquarters Staff
Job Opportunities at ASH
The Society is governed by its Executive Committee composed of the president, president-elect, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and eight councilors, all of
whom are elected by Society members. The vice president serves as president-elect and president in succeeding years. The Society has 11 standing committees, which recommend policies, programs, and actions to the Executive Committee. In addition, the 15 scientific committees develop the scientific sessions presented at the annual meeting, advise the Society on science policy priorities, and identify new and underserved areas of research.
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