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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.

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New Membership Rate

New! ASPHO as developed a new membership rate for third year fellows transitioning into regular membership. Third year fellows will be able to renew their fellow membership as a regular membership for $115 for the first year.

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Review Course

2011 Review Course
February 10-13, 2011
Dallas, TX


Registration for the 2011 Review Course will be open later this fall.

Access to the Online Review Course is available through October 31, 2010       Read More

News and Announcements

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Novel Treatment For Pain In Sickle Cell Disease

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team led by Kalpna Gupta, Ph.D., has discovered that cannibinoids offer a novel approach to ease the chronic and acute pain caused by sickle cell disease (SCD).
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William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation Grant Application Now Available

WLBHF is a non-profit organization whose major goal is to foster discoveries in pediatric acute lymphocytic leukemia with a goal of developing effective therapies for the disease. Applicants must either be an established investigator with an association to an academic institution or must be working closely and part of a lab working with an established investigator.
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Announces Call for "A" Award Grant Applications

This award is a three year grant totaling $375,000 and is designed for young scientists who want to jump-start their career in pediatric oncology research. The ideal candidate has an original project, can demonstrate outstanding mentorship and has a strong future commitment to pediatric cancer investigation. These awards are open to MD, MD/PhD and PhD candidates.
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Sickle Cell Disease News

Global Sickle Cell Disease Network
The newly formed Global Sickle Cell Disease Network is bringing together SCD clinicians and researchers from around the globe to share information and expertise through North-South and South-South partnerships.
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