Women in Hematology
US Focus Meeting 2026
📍 Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
🗓️ November 6 - 7, 2026
Last Year's Highlights
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
We are delighted to extend our warmest invitation to the Women in Hematology Focus Meeting 2026, to be held on November 6 - 7, 2026.
Centered around the theme “Updating Knowledge & Clinical Practice in 2026” this meeting provides pivotal collaboration aimed at advancing hematology research and patient treatment.
This meeting presents an opportunity for medical professionals to engage in the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and insights, as well as networking with leading experts. Engage in riveting presentations, participate in thought-provoking debates and roundtable discussions, and connect with peers at informal social gatherings.
Chairs of Women in Hematology US Focus Meeting 2026:

Sanam Loghavi
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Krina Patel
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Sonali Smith
The University of Chicago Medicine, IL
Supporters to be announced...
Interested in supporting this meeting? Get in contact:
olivia.wright@md-education.com
Agenda & Faculty
November 6, 2026 | Day 1
Session I: Myeloid Neoplasms part 1- Advances in Genomic Profiling for Myeloid Malignancies and Their Therapeutic Implications
Moderator: Sanam Loghavi
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Session II: Myeloid Neoplasms part 2- Emerging Targeted Therapies in Myeloid Disorders
Moderator: Catherine Lai
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Session III: Lymphoid Neoplasms Part I - Innovations in Immunotherapy for Lymphomas
Moderator: Sonali Smith
CommonSpirit Mercy Oncology, Durango, CO
University of Michigan Health, Ann Arbor, MI
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Session IV: Lymphoid Neoplasms part 2- Precision Medicine in Lymphoid Malignancies
Moderator: Loretta Nastoupil
The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, New York, NY
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
University of Vermont Health, VT
November 7, 2026 | Day 2
Session V: Myeloma
Moderator: TBD
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA
Stanford Medicine, CA
Session VI: Bispecific antibodies in DLBCL
Moderator: TBD
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Session VII: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Advances in Targeted and Combination Therapies
Moderator: Danielle M. Brander
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Duke University, Durham, NC
UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Session VIII: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia - Advances Classification and in Targeted Therapies
Moderator: Wendy Stock
The University of Chicago Medicine, IL
Stanford Medicine, CA
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Olivia Wright
Project Manager
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Olivia Wright has been with MD Education since 2025
About Olivia Wright
As an Assistant Project Manager, I support the delivery of educational events and projects at MD Education, working closely with the project management team to ensure smooth coordination and consistently high-quality execution. With a strong background in organisation and communication, I take pride in maintaining a detail-oriented approach to my work. I am committed to delivering to a high standard and value the opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to advancing clinical education.
