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About ASH

With more than 18,000 members from nearly 100 countries, ASH is the world's largest professional society serving both clinicians and scientists around the world who are working to conquer blood diseases.

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Mission

Fostering high-quality, equitable care, transformative research, and innovative education to improve the lives of patients with blood and bone marrow disorders.

ASH Annual Reports

Each year, ASH makes strides to advance the field of hematology. Explore each year's highlights and milestones by viewing the Annual Reports page.

Structure and Governance

Learn about ASH’s governing committees, bylaws, and conflict-of-interest policy.

Careers at ASH

Explore all open positions at ASH and find a career opportunity that matches your interests and aspirations.

History of ASH

Learn about ASH’s rich history and its role in developing the field of hematology over the last six decades.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Learn more about ASH's long-standing commitment to combating inequities in hematology, supporting scientists and clinicians from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine, and embracing diverse voices across the patient and health care communities.

Corporate Support

Discover opportunities to support ASH initiatives, including meetings and awards.

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History of ASH

In April 1958, the first official meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, 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 six decades, ASH has sponsored its annual meeting, the premier education and scientific event in the field of hematology, and has published the journal Blood, the most cited peer-reviewed publication in the field.