EHA & ERN-EuroBloodNet Spotlight on Congenital Bone Marrow Failure (BMF) Syndromes is an accredited European online educational program designed for healthcare professionals, jointly organized by EHA and ERN-EuroBloodNet.

The program features a series of webinars developed in collaboration with leading experts in the field, including Prof. Achille Iolascon (AOU Napoli Federico II) and Prof. Régis Peffault de Latour (AP-HP Hôpital Saint-Louis), alongside distinguished speakers specializing in BMF syndromes.

Objectives

The primary aim of this program is to disseminate cutting-edge knowledge on the diagnosis and management of Congenital Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, targeting hematologists, internists, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of patients with BMF.

Format & Participation

The webinars are conducted via the Zoom platform, offering full audio and visual interaction between speakers and participants. Each session lasts one hour, including expert presentations followed by a live Q&A session.

Schedule: The webinars will be held in the beginning of May, ensuring consistency and accessibility for participants.

PROGRAM

Webinar 1: Advanced Diagnostic Approaches to Congenital Bone Marrow Failure (BMF) Syndromes

Chairs: Prof. Régis Peffault de Latour

Date: 5^th May 2025, 12:30 - 1:30 (CET)

Content of the webinar:

1. Introduction to Congenital Bone Marrow Failure (BMF) Syndromes - Prof. Thierry Leblanc (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré).
2. Diagnostic Challenges in BMF - Prof. Carlo Dufour (IRCCS Institute Giannina Gaslini - Genoa).
3. Application of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in BMF - Prof. Lidye Da Costa (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Kremlin-Bicêtre and Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Paul Brousse).

Webinar 2: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in BMF: A Paradigm Shift

Chairs: Prof. Achille Iolascon 

Date: 12^th May 2025, 12:30 - 1:30 (CET)

Contents of the webinar:

1. NGS in Hypoproductive Anemias - Prof. Roberta Russo (AOU Federico II - Naples).
2. NGS in Platelet Production - Prof. Kathleen Freson (University Hospital Leuven).
3. Integrating NGS in Clinical Practice - Dr. Erika Massaccesi (IRCCS Institute Giannina Gaslini - Genoa).