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As part of the GARDEN Network’s continuous effort to share valuable resources in the field of rare hematological diseases, this month we feature the work of Prof. Carlo Dufour on the modern management of Fanconi anemia. This rare genetic disorder, characterized by progressive bone marrow failure and cancer predisposition, remains…

As part of the GARDEN Network’s focus on innovation and the 2025 Agenda, we want to highlight recent contributions in the field of Artificial Intelligence applied to medical research. Featured works include research by Peter Robinson, on the potential use of the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) in rare hematology, and…

In this brief journey through history, we will provide insights—and in some cases, interesting facts—about the key figures and discoveries that have progressively led to a radical shift in the approach to treating thalassemia patients over the past 150 years. This story is divided into four chapters: Chapter 1: The…

The “Franco e Piera Cutino” Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Professor Aurelio Maggio as its new President. A leading figure in the field of research on rare hematological diseases, Professor Maggio takes on this role with the aim of strengthening the Foundation’s commitment to the fight against thalassemia and…

Over the past 50 years, the management of transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (TDT) has undergone a remarkable transformation, significantly improving patients’ quality of life and survival. These advancements have been made possible through improvements in transfusion therapy, the development of effective iron chelators, the use of non-invasive tools for monitoring iron overload,…

In the field of rare hematological diseases, every new scientific finding represents a step forward toward more effective and personalized treatments. Today, we are pleased to share the editorial published in The Lancet Haematology by Dr. Khaled Musallam, which analyzes the long-term data from the BELIEVE trial on the use…

Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to share with you the news that the new TIF TDT guidelines (5th edition) have now been published and are available for free download at: https://thalassaemia.org.cy/publications/tif-publications/guidelines-for-the-management-of-transfusion-dependent-%ce%b2-thalassaemia-5th-edition-2025/ We hope you find them useful as you consider management options for your patients. The guidelines have been developed…

The European Commission has launched the Teaming for Excellence call under the cross-cutting subprogram “Widening Participation and Strengthening the European Research Area” of Horizon Europe, aiming to reduce regional disparities in research and innovation (R&I) outcomes. The call aims to create new centers of excellence or modernize existing ones in…

The GARDEN (Global hemAtological Rare DisEases alliaNce) network, uniting over 60 Key Opinion Leaders from 25 countries, launches its inaugural Kick-off Meeting on January 24th  and 25th, 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to promote global collaboration among doctors, researchers, policymakers, and patient associations to address the unique challenges of rare hematological diseases. The…