Louisville Hematology Highlights, In Memory of Roger H. Herzig 2023

The University of Louisville Louisville Hematology Highlights, In Memory of Roger H. Herzig was held on November 11, 2023. The event took place at the Kosair Charities Clinical and Translational Research Building, 505 S Hancock St, Louisville, KY 40202.

The educational presentations given by national and international speakers enlightened participants on the most advanced and up-to-date translational research relating to hematologic malignancy transplants. The symposium brought leaders in the field of hematologic malignancy together at the University of Louisville.

The activity was created to address the professional practice gaps listed below:

• Utilizing CAR T-cell therapeutic approaches because it is not available for relapse T malignancies.
• Recognizing haplo-identical allogeneic stem cell transplantation as a treatment option.
• Recognizing the molecular mechanism in acute leukemia and large granulocytic leukemia.
• Utilizing the most up-to-date clinical practice standards in current treatment approaches for hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplant.
• Utilizing state-of-the-art research and best practice methods for stem cell and bone marrow transplantation.

By participating in this educational activity, attendees were expected to improve their competence in the professional practice gaps listed above.