American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

2026 Conference · ASPHO April 29-May 2, Minneapolis, MNAdvancing Knowledge, Discovery and Collaboration

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This month, we are proud to celebrate #BloodClot Awareness Month! Blood clots are the leading cause of preventable hospital deaths in the United States. Join us in recognizing the life-saving contributions of #pediatric #hematologists!

Register today to save on #ASPHO2026 and benefit from top-notch education, connect with fellow subspecialists, and discuss the newest developments in PHO.
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Join us in recognizing Patient Safety Awareness Week, taking place from March 8 to March 14! ASPHO is dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering #PHO providers to ensure they deliver high-quality and safe care. #PedsHemeOnc #Pediatric #Hematology #Oncology #BloodDisorders #HemeSky #MedSky

March is designated as National Vascular Anomalies Awareness Month! A heartfelt thank you to the #PedsHemeOnc specialists dedicated to researching and treating patients with vascular anomalies. #VascularAnomalies #PHODocs #Pediatric #Hematology #Oncology

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Register today for #ASPHO2026! Be part of a vibrant community of peers and immerse yourself in an engaging, educational experience designed to advance your knowledge and professional growth. Make sure to take advantage of early bird rates and save until April 1!
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Don't forget to register for tomorrow's ASPHO Webinar! Active Music Engagement (AME) is a music therapy intervention that uses music-based play. Learn how incorporating music can enhance the experience of pediatric care for both children and their families.
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#PBC Must Read: Characterizing Parental Concerns About Lasting Impacts of Treatment in #Children With #B-Acute #Lymphoblastic #Leukemia. #KelleeNParker #Pediatric #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc #PHODocs
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#PBC Must Read: Trajectory of #Neurocognitive Functioning in Children Treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ALL Consortium Study 16-001 #ALL #StephenASands #Pediatric #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc #PHODocs
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ASPHO fully endorses AAP’s recommended #immunization schedule. By supporting the AAP’s immunization guidelines, ASPHO affirms its commitment to promoting #public #health and safeguarding the well-being of #pediatric patients. #PedsHemeOnc #PHODocs #Vaccines
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#PBC Must Read: Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Risk Factors for #Pediatric #B-Cell #Lymphoblastic #Lymphoma: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study for China Net Childhood Lymphoma #YonghongZhang #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc #PHODocs
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#PBC Must Read: Improved Outcomes for Older Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With #Neuroblastoma in the Post #Immunotherapy Era: An Updated Report From the International Neuroblastoma Risk Group. #AYA #RebeccaJDeyell #Pediatric #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc buff.ly/AAOpjtb

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Join the next ASPHO Webinar on Active Music Engagement (AME), a #music therapist delivered intervention that uses music-based play to address the interrelated distress experienced by young children (ages 3-8 years) and their parents. Bring your questions to the Q&A.
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#PBC Must Read: Changes in Body Composition in Children and Young People Undergoing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis #LinaAZahed #ALL #Pediatric #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Register early for #ASPHO2026, April 29 - May 2, to take advantage of special savings! “Nothing compares to learning with colleagues in person to rejuvenate my professional and personal spirit. I can’t wait to go to ASPHO’s Conference.”
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#PBC Must Read: Personalizing the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology #Fellowship: Adapting Training for the Next Generation #ScottCBorinstein #Pediatric #Oncology #Hematology #PedsHemeOnc onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Experiences of Alert Fatigue and Its Contributing Factors in Hospitals: Qualitative Study Background: Alerts, a key feature of electronic health record systems, intend to improve patient safety by providing timely information at the point of care. However, many electronic health record systems generate excessive alerts that are not immediately clinically relevant and that contribute to alert fatigue. Despite growing recognition of alert fatigue as a safety concern, clinicians’ experiences of alert fatigue and the broader system-level factors that contribute to it being experienced are not well understood. Objective: This study aims to use a human factors approach to (1) comprehensively explore how alert fatigue is experienced by junior doctors; (2) identify factors that contribute to experiences of alert fatigue; (3) identify perceived impacts of alert fatigue on employees, organizations, and patients; and (4) identify strategies to reduce alert fatigue in practice. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with junior doctors working in hospitals across Australia. Data were thematically analyzed using a hybrid inductive and deductive approach, informed by the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety and an information processing model. Results: A total of 20 junior doctors were interviewed. Alert fatigue was described to occur at different stages of information processing, including when alerts were not detected, were superficially processed using mental shortcuts, or required excessive cognitive effort to interpret. When alerts were not detected or thoroughly processed, participants more often perceived impacts on patient safety and care quality due to the potential to miss important information. Further, when alerts required excessive cognitive effort, participants frequently reported interruptions, frustration, and time and effort loss as impacts. Factors influencing experiences of alert fatigue were identified in all Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety work system domains, including those related to people, tasks, the environment, tools and technologies, and the organization. Key contributors included the design and clinical relevance of alerts, institutional norms and expectations, and information overload from system alerts as well as other alerts and tasks. Alert fatigue was also described to be experienced differently depending on provider characteristics, such as experiences with and knowledge of alerts, mood, and personality, and organizational factors, including culture, shift type, and time of day. Conclusions: Alert fatigue is not a binary concept but is instead experienced on a continuum and influenced by interacting individual, technical, and contextual factors. Future research should incorporate clinician self-reports to evaluate experiences of alert fatigue in addition to objective measures. Addressing alert fatigue requires tailored interventions that target its different causes and outcomes. These could include technical and design improvements, changes to organizational practices, and individual customization to reduce experiences of fatigue and accommodate differences in clinicians’ needs.

Experiences of Alert Fatigue and Its Contributing Factors in Hospitals: Qualitative Study

Some children with SCID might not need chemotherapy before transplant or GVHD medicines after transplant. Read about this CIBMTR study to learn more: cibmtr.org/Patient-Summ...

ASH has released new guidelines for frontline management of ALL in adolescents and young adults. The recommendations focus on pediatric-inspired regimens, asparaginase use, and transplant decisions in first remission. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aPFtb5

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The Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis The Joan Fellowship in Pediatric Hemostasis-Thrombosis provides advanced training to physicians desiring a career dedicated to bleeding and clotting disorders. We treat hundreds of patients a year, co...

Interested in a Hemostasis-Thrombosis focused career? Come do a fellowship with us! Adolescent Medicine, Critical Care, Neonatology, Hematology, and applicants from other pediatric or IM/Peds disciplines are welcomed! #PedSky #Hematology More information here 👇

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Building “Smart” Cell Sensors for Safer, More Precise Cancer Therapies New synthetic biosensors developed by Professor Josh Leonard give immune cells the ability to read their environment and act only when needed.

A new study by Lurie Cancer Center member Joshua Leonard, PhD, could ultimately enable the development of safer and more effective treatments for #cancer using ‘smart’ cell therapies," according to findings in @natchembio.nature.com. spr.ly/6019f2Yfv @nu-bsa.bsky.social

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Register today for the upcoming ASPHO Webinar! Active Music Engagement (AME) is a music therapy intervention that uses music-based play. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how music can transform the pediatric care experience for children and parents.
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