Words of welcome

On behalf of the European Hematology Association, we take great pleasure in inviting you to attend the 14th Congress of EHA, which will be held in Berlin, from June 4-7, 2009.

The EHA congresses have become the most significant hematology meetings in Europe, offering presentations of latest research, relevant both to basic scientists and clinical scientists as well as state of the art education sessions for clinicians and hematologists in training. Oral presentations and poster sessions offer opportunities for investigators, especially younger scientists to present their work. The program will also include Clinical Trial Update sessions, Hematology-in-Focus sessions and Meet-the-Expert sessions, as well as Lunch Debates and EHA Scientific Working Group sessions. These are all activities that have been established as part of the EHA congress program and are recognized by their high quality.

Our objective is to stimulate progress and to promote cooperation in hematology across Europe. Berlin symbolizes the new Europe. Its infrastructure and flair will make your participation an enjoyable experience. The broad program and Berlin as congress site will advance European integration and the wellbeing of our patients.

We are looking forward to welcome you to Berlin in June 2009.


Rudiger Hehlmann
Congress President

Radek Skoda
Chair Scientific Program Committee