• The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) is a professional society of pediatric hematologists/oncologists, who study and treat childhood cancer and blood diseases.
• This web site is intended to fulfill two roles, serving both professionals and patients.  It is a forum for communication about the field of pediatric hematology/oncology and ASPHO's programs for its members. It also serves patients and families by providing a source of current peer-reviewed scientific and clinical research and links to aid in finding other related information through the Internet

ASPHO is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer by advancing research, education, treatment and professional practice.

• Call for Papers and Posters is now open for the 2009 Annual Meeting - October 29th
• Young Investigator Awards and Travel Stipends - October 29th
• Call for Award Nominations - October 10th
• Call for Election Nominations - October 10th

Sickle Cell Awareness Month In recognition of Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September), the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed a  feature article for cdc.gov, a podcast, and an eCard that focus on the 10 things you need to know about sickle cell disease.   The Exhibitor Prospectus for the 2009 Annual Meeting is now available Call for Corporate Satellite Symposia You can now join ASPHO or renew your membership online! Mark your Calendar: ASPHO 2009 Review Course The 2009 Review Course will be held February 6-8 at the Fairmont Dallas in Dallas, TX.  Register now! Careers in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Informational brochure for medical students and residents Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Training Programs ACGME accredited fellowship programs can be found on the ACGME website ASPHO Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Review Course Online                Affordable, convenient and available when you need it, the ASPHO Online Review Course in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology is a great way to prepare either for your initial ABP Certification Exam or for Part III of the ABP Maintenance of Certification program. Experts in the field present twenty-two hour long lectures, featuring synchronized audio and slides.  After registering, you can log on as many times as you choose. CME credit is available for each lecture section you successfully complete. The online Course also includes more than 200 sample test questions.   Special Bonus!  Also includes two slide review sessions on peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology! ***Expiration date: October 31, 2008*** Go to Online Review Course Note: Sponsorship under the current CME provider,  The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, will expire on December 31st.  However, the course will remain available under ASPHO's sponsorship beginning January 1st and continuing through October 2008.

• Joint Response to NHLBI RFI on Sickle Cell Disease
  ASPHO has been intimately involved with advocacy for Sickle Cell Disease, leading up to the Society-sponsored SCD Summit, held last June in Washington DC.  To address potential future directions, the NHLBI posted an RFI, asking for concerned individuals’ opinions about the above.  ASPHO leadership has responded with a list of Action Items that were part of the Summit outcome, and which will be part of a White Paper on the disease.  Download that list.
  In addition, a group of SCD leaders representing various constituencies, including ASPHO, has written a Statement that will go to the NHLBI.  Download this Joint Response.