[JS01] Joint Session 01 (Asia Session): New Era of MPN Treatment
Galaxy Theater
March 26 (Thu), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Advances and Insights in Molecular Monitoring for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Hsin-An Hou (National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan)
09:25-09:50
Recent Therapeutic Advances in Early MF
Winnie Teo (Alexandra Hospital, Singapore)
09:50-10:15
Optimizing Treatment Strategies in Higher MF and Beyond
Sung-Eun Lee (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
[SS01] Scientific Session 01: Novel Managements Tools for Hemophilia
Discovery Hall
March 26 (Thu), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Acquired Hemophilia A
Shin Young Hyun (Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea)
09:25-09:50
Clinical Advances and Challenges in Gene Therapy
Ben Samelson-Jones (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, USA)
09:50-10:15
Role of Bispecific Antibody in Hemophilia
Claude Négrier (University of Lyon, France)
[SS02] Scientific Session 02: ALL 2026: Shifting Standards and Emerging Innovations
Universe Arena
March 26 (Thu), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Integration of MRD and Genetics as a Therapeutic Guidepost in ALL
Anthony Moorman (Newcastle University, UK)
09:25-09:50
Modern Immunotherapeutics in B-ALL: BiTEs, ADCs, and Beyond
Jae-Ho Yoon (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Optimizing Frontline Therapy in Ph+ ALL: The Role of Ponatinib and Beyond
Nicholas J. Short (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA)
09:00-09:25
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Jaewon Hyung (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)
09:25-09:50
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Jongheon Jung (National Cancer Center, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Sang-A Kim (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
[PL01] Plenary Lecture 01
Galaxy Theater & Discovery Hall
March 26 (Thu), 10:30-11:15
TBD
10:30-11:15
Leukemic Stem Cells in 2026: Hierarchies, Heterogeneity, and Therapeutic Resistance
John E. Dick (University Health Network, Canada)
[PS01] Presidential Symposium 01
Galaxy Theater & Discovery Hall
March 26 (Thu), 11:15-12:00
TBD
11:15-12:00
Targeted Treatment of Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
Wyndham H. Wilson (National Cancer Institute, USA)
[SS03] Scientific Session 03: Geriatric Hematology
Discovery Hall
March 26 (Thu), 15:25-16:40
TBD
15:25-15:50
Integrating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment into Hematology Practice: Identifying Frailty and Optimizing Care for Older Adults
Jung-Yeon Choi (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea)
15:50-16:15
Redefining Risk in Elderly AML: The GA Approach
Byung Sik Cho (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
16:15-16:40
Psycho-oncological Interventions in Geriatric Hematology: Enhancing Quality of Life
Juhee Cho (Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology, Korea)
[SS04] Scientific Session 04: Next-Generation Cell Therapies: In Vivo CAR Engineering, Myeloid Modulation, and Beyond
Universe Arena
March 26 (Thu), 15:25-16:40
TBD
15:25-15:50
Affinity Tuning and Cytokine Modulation in CAR-T and CAR-NK Therapy
Challice Bonifant (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
15:50-16:15
Lessons from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: Taming the Cytokine Storm in CAR-T Cell Therapy
Michael B. Jordan (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, USA)
16:15-16:40
Myeloid Cells as Mediators of Cell Therapy: From Suppression to Activations
Seunghee Kim-Schulze (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA)
15:25-15:50
FLT3 Positive AML
Ik-Chan Song (Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Korea)
15:50-16:15
B-cell ALL with High Risk Features in Adults
Dong Won Baek (Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Korea)
16:15-16:40
Understanding and Clinical Approach to Early T-cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ETP-ALL)
Hee Young Ju (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
16:55-17:20
Insights into DDX41 Mutations: Relatively Common Genetic Aberrations in Korean MDS Patients
Hongtae Kim (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Korea)
17:20-17:45
Few Drug Approvals in MDS: Lessons and Insights from a Decade of Clinical Trials
Maximilian Stahl (Yale University School of Medicine, USA)
17:45-18:10
Clinical Approach to Relapsed or Refractory Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Valeria Santini (University of Florence, Italy)
[SS06] Scientific Session 06: Focus on Telomeres in Hematology
Discovery Hall
March 26 (Thu), 16:55-18:10
TBD
16:55-17:20
Recent Advances in the Genetics of Telomere Biology Disorders
Sharon A. Savage (National Institutes of Health, USA)
17:20-17:45
Role of Clonal Hematopoiesis in the Short Telomere Syndromes
Kristen E. Schratz (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
17:45-18:10
Dyskeratosis Congenita and Related Telomere Biology Disorders
Inderjeet Dokal (Queen Mary University of London, UK)
[SS07] Scientific Session 07: Advancing Immunotherapy in Multiple Myeloma: Mechanisms and Next-Generation Strategies
Universe Arena
March 26 (Thu), 16:55-18:10
TBD
16:55-17:20
Next-Generation Effector Cells in Myeloma Immunotherapy
Hyunsoo Cho (Seoul National University Hospital, Korea)
17:20-17:45
Natural Killer Cell-Based Immunotherapy in Multiple Myeloma
Seung-Hwan Lee (University of Ottawa, Canada)
17:45-18:10
Resistant Mechanisms and Newer Immunogenic Targets in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Marta Chesi (Mayo Clinic, USA)
[ES03] Education Session 03: Integrated Laboratory Perspectives in Hematologic Malignancies: From Initial Workup to Transplantation
Supernova Stage
March 26 (Thu), 16:55-18:10
TBD
16:55-17:20
Procedures and Interpretation of Bone Marrow Examination
Seung Yeob Lee (Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Korea)
17:20-17:45
Diagnostic and Monitoring Approaches Focused on Minimal Residual Disease
Miyoung Kim (University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea)
17:45-18:10
Blood Bank Testing before and after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Dong Wook Jekarl (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
March 27 (Friday)
[SS08] Scientific Session 08: Microbiome-Driven Precision Medicine in Hematology
Discovery Hall
March 27 (Fri), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Microbial Molecules as Emerging Biomarkers in Hematologic Diseases
Christoph K. Stein-Thoeringer (University Clinic Tübingen, Germany)
09:25-09:50
Gut Microbiome as a Predictive Biomarker and Emerging Intervention Target in DLBCL
Woorim Kang (Kangwon National University, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Microbiome in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation & Immunotherapy
Jonathan U. Peled (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA)
[SS09] Scientific Session 09: Future of Immunotherapy in DLBCL
Universe Arena
March 27 (Fri), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
A Personalized Approach to Immune Therapies for Cancer: One Drug, One Patient
Larry W. Kwak (City of Hope, USA)
09:25-09:50
Paradigm Shift of DLBCL Treatment Based on Bispecific Abs
Won Seog Kim (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Paradigm shift of DLBCL Treatment Based on MRD-Driven Approach
Ash A. Alizadeh (Stanford University, USA)
09:00-09:25
Iron Deficiency & Iron Metabolism
Jeong-Ok Lee (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
09:25-09:50
Hereditary Hemolytic Anemia
Heewon Chueh (Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Cold Agglutinin Disease
Dae-Ho Choi (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
[PL02] Plenary Lecture 02
Galaxy Theater & Discovery Hall
March 27 (Fri), 10:30-11:15
TBD
10:30-11:15
The Present and Future of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapies
Cynthia E. Dunbar (National Institutes of Health, USA)
[SS10] Scientific Session 10: Pediatric Malignancies: From Patients to Survivors
Discovery Hall
March 27 (Fri), 15:05-16:20
TBD
15:05-15:30
Menin Inhibitors and Epigenetic Therapy in KMT2A-rearranged ALL
Elisabeth Salzer (St. Anna Children's Hospital, Austria)
15:30-15:55
Virus-specific and Next-generation T-cell Therapy in Pediatric Hematologic Malignancy
Catherine Bollard (Children’s National Hospital, USA)
15:55-16:20
Pediatric Cancer Survivorship and Long-Term Toxicities
Sharon M. Castellino (Emory University School of Medicine, USA)
[SS11] Scientific Session 11: Transforming the Therapeutic Landscape of AML: From Biology to Targeted Therapies
Universe Arena
March 27 (Fri), 15:05-16:20
TBD
15:05-15:30
Leukemia Stem Cells, Clonal Evolution, and Immune Evasion in AML: Translational Insights and Therapeutic Opportunities
Ravindra Majeti (Stanford University, USA)
15:30-15:55
Menin Inhibition in AML: Evolving Frontiers in Targeted Therapy
Eytan M. Stein (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA)
15:55-16:20
HMA + Venetoclax + Targeted Agents: Clinical Evidence and Future of Triplet Therapy in AML
Tapan Kadia (The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA)
[ES05] Education Session 05: Big Data and AI in Hematology Research
Supernova Stage
March 27 (Fri), 15:05-16:20
TBD
15:05-15:30
Real-World Effectiveness of Immunotherapy in Hematologic Malignancies: Evidence from Big Data
Sung-Soo Park (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
15:30-15:55
Digital Healthcare Innovation: Real-World Applications of Big Data and AI
Yoon Sup Choi (Digital Healthcare Partners, Korea)
15:55-16:20
Wise Hematology Life: Use of AI
Ki-Hyun Jeon (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
[SS12] Scientific Session 12: Expanding Therapeutic Horizons in ITP and TTP
Discovery Hall
March 27 (Fri), 16:35-17:50
TBD
16:35-17:00
Real World Long Term TPO-RA: Sustaining Remission or Time to Stop?
Nichola Cooper (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK)
17:00-17:25
A New Chapter in ITP management - Updated trials
Jun Ho Jang (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
17:25-17:50
Caplacizumab and the Changing Landscape of TTP Management
Shruti Chaturvedi (Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA)
[SS13] Scientific Session 13: Other Plasma Cell Disorders: From Diagnosis to Mechanistic Insights
Universe Arena
March 27 (Fri), 16:35-17:50
TBD
16:35-17:00
AL Amyloidosis: A Comprehensive Update from Fundamentals to Emerging Therapies
Efstathios Kastritis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)
17:00-17:25
Monoclonal Gammopathy and the Kidney: A Comprehensive Approach to MGRS
Nelson Leung (Mayo Clinic, USA)
17:25-17:50
POEMS Syndrome: From Longitudinal Clinical Experience to Translational Insights
Emiko Sakaida (Chiba University Hospital, Japan)
[ES06] Education Session 06: Toxicity Masterclass: Managing CRS, Cytopenia, and Infections in T Cell Engaging Therapies
Supernova Stage
March 27 (Fri), 16:35-17:50
TBD
16:35-17:00
CRS and ICANS: Early Detection and Personalized Management
Jinchul Kim (Inha University College of Medicine, Korea)
17:00-17:25
Prolonged Cytopenia after TCEs: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Risk Stratification
Sang Eun Yoon (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
17:25-17:50
Preventing Infections in TCEs: Risk Stratification and Prophylaxis
Ja Min Byun (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
09:00-09:25
Current Practice and Research in T-cell and NK/T-cell Lymphoma in Japan
Motoko Yamaguchi (Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan)
09:25-09:50
Research Progress of NK/ T-Cell Lymphoma: Experience from China
Huangming Hong (Sichuan Cancer Hospital, China)
09:50-10:15
Clinical and Translational Research in T-cell and NK/T-cell Lymphoma in Korea
Seok Jin Kim (Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Korea)
[SS14] Scientific Session 14: Germline Variants and Hematologic Malignancies: Current Understanding and Clinical Implications
Discovery Hall
March 28 (Sat), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Clonal Evolution from Germline to Malignancy: Timing and Mechanisms
Jyoti Nangalia (University of Cambridge, UK)
09:25-09:50
Inherited Myeloid Malignancies: From Genetic Diagnosis to Clinical Management
Marc H.G.P. Raaijmakers (Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, The Netherlands)
09:50-10:15
Germline Predisposition Genes in Lymphoid Malignancies
Susan L. Slager (Mayo Clinic, USA)
[SS15] Scientific Session 15: Exploring the Map of CML: Beyond BCR::ABL1
Universe Arena
March 28 (Sat), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Immunological Landscape of CML
Kyung-Mi Lee (Korea University College of Medicine, Korea)
09:25-09:50
Integrating Biomarkers to Predict Response to TKIs
Sin Tiong Ong (Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore)
09:50-10:15
Drug Combination to Overcome Resistance
Delphine Rea (Hôpital Saint-Louis, France)
[ES07] Education Session 07: Preventive and Supportive Approaches in Hematologic Malignancies
Supernova Stage
March 28 (Sat), 09:00-10:15
TBD
09:00-09:25
Vaccination and Infection Prevention
Seong Jin Choi (Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea)
09:25-09:50
Cardiotoxicity: Risk Assessment and Prevention
Hyukjin Park (Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea)
09:50-10:15
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Young Woo Jeon (College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
[PL03] Plenary Lecture 03
Galaxy Theater & Discovery Hall
March 28 (Sat), 10:30-11:15
TBD
10:30-11:15
High-risk Multiple Myeloma in 2026: Early Intervention, MRD-driven Therapy, and Beyond
Philippe Moreau (University Hospital of Nantes, France)