Program

Focusing on Fundamentals: Advancing Non-Malignant Hematology🩸

The Balkan Hematology Tutorial 2025 is dedicated to non-malignant hematology, offering a deep dive into the latest diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

AGENDA

Day 1 – Thursday, September 11

🕒 11:15 – 11:45

📌 Satellite Symposium 1

“Beyond bleeds: The goal is Hemophilia A free mind”

👨‍⚕️ Prof. Roger E.G. Schutgens, MD, PhD, MSc, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
👨‍⚕️ Prof. dr Predrag Miljić, University Clinical Center of Serbia

12:00 – 12:15 – Opening

12:15 – 14:00 — Session 1: Hemophilia

💧 Hemophilia: an overview – Roger Schutgens (The Netherlands)
💧 Challenges in the management of acquired hemophilia in elderly patients – Melen Brinza (Romania)
💧 A case of acquired post-partum hemophilia – Doroteya Todorieva (Bulgaria)
💧 Role of Hemophilia Centre in improving medical practice in hemophilia care (Real data in Albania) – Bledi Kalaja (Albania)
💧 Self-assessment case – Roger Schutgens (The Netherlands)
💧 Panel discussion – All speakers

14:00 – 14:45 – Lunch

14:45 – 16:30 — Session 2: Thrombocytopenia & Platelets

🧬 Investigation of inherited platelet disorders: When should we test platelet function? – Paolo Gresele (Italy)
🧬 ITP case presentation – Barbara Skopec (Slovenia)
🧬 Paradoxical Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a patient with Immune Thrombocytopenia – C. Pontikoglou (Greece)
🧬 Self-assessment case – Paolo Gresele (Italy)
🧬 Panel discussion – All speakers

🕒 16:45 – 17:15

📌 Satellite Symposium 2

🕓 16:45 – 16:55 – “Kyprolis (Carfilzomib) in personalized therapy of multiple myeloma”
👩‍⚕️ Prof. dr Jelena Bila, University Clinical Center of Serbia

🕓 16:55 – 17:05 – “Advancing the Standard of Care in MF and SS: The Role of Poteligeo”
👨‍⚕️ Prof. dr Darko Antić, University Clinical Center of Serbia

🕓 17:05 – 17:15 – „Ayvacyt – Avapritinib in the treatment of indolent and systemic mastocytosis”
👩‍⚕️ Doc. dr Danijela Leković, University Clinical Center of Serbia

17:30 – 18:00 — Special Session: Rare diseases in the region

🧪 Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) – Clinical case and Romanian experience – Andreea Jercan (Romania)
🧪 The patient pathway in Serbia – Andrija Bogdanovic (Serbia)

Day 2 – Friday, September 12

🕒 08:30 – 09:00

📌 Satellite Symposium 3

“New therapeutic perspectives in PNH: From unmet needs to innovative solutions”

👨‍⚕️ Prof. dr Andrija Bogdanovic, University Clinical Center of Serbia
👨‍⚕️ Dr Nikola Pantić, University Clinical Center of Serbia

09:15 – 11:00 — Session 3: Disorders of iron metabolism / Hemolytic anemia

🫀 Genetic and acquired Iron Overload Disorders – Domenico Girelli (Italy)
🫀 A Diagnostic Odyssey in rare anemias – Şefika Akyol (Türkiye)
🫀 Hemosiderosis in children: Possibility, probability, reality – Vladimir Iacomi (Moldova)
🫀 Self-assessment case: Hemochromatosis – Domenico Girelli (Italy)
🫀 Panel discussion – All speakers

11:00 – 11:15 – Coffee break

11:15 – 13:00 — Session 4: Thrombosis (general)

🩺 VTE diagnosis, treatment and prevention in pregnancy – Fionnuala Ní Ainle (Ireland)
🩺 Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome – Fatoş Dilan Köseoğlu (Türkiye)
🩺 Deep venous thrombosis in KILT syndrome – Nikola Pantić (Serbia)
🩺 Self-assessment case – Fionnuala Ní Ainle (Ireland)
🩺 Panel discussion – All speakers

13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch

🕒 13:00 – 13:30

🎤 Meet-the-Expert: Roche (Booth)

“The future of lymphoma: An experts dialogue on new therapies and hot topics”

👨‍⚕️ Prof. Gilles Salles, MD, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
👨‍⚕️ Prof. dr Darko Antić, University Clinical Center of Serbia

🕒 14:00 – 14:30

📌 Satellite Symposium

“Challenges in the Treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma”

👨‍⚕️ Prof. dr Darko Antić, University Clinical Center of Serbia
👩‍⚕️ Prof. dr Katarina Stefanović, University Clinical Center of Serbia
👩‍⚕️ Ass. dr Ivana Buha, University Clinical Center of Serbia

14:30 – 16:15 — Session 5: Thrombosis (cancer-associated)

💉 Prevention and Treatment of VTE in Patients with Hematological Malignancies – Grigoris Gerotziafas (France)
💉 Thrombosis associated with hematological malignancies – Marijo Vodanović (Croatia)
💉 Thrombosis in solid cancers – Nikica Sabljic (Serbia)
💉 Self-assessment case – Grigoris Gerotziafas (France)
💉 Panel discussion – All speakers

16:15 – 16:30 – Coffee break

16:30 – 18:15 — Session 6: Hereditary anemias / Anemia

🧬 Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease – Maria Dimopoulou (Greece)
🧬 GATA-2 syndrome – Elena Solomou (Greece)
🧬 Methemoglobinemia – Kristina Tomic Vujovic (Serbia)
🧬 Self-assessment case – Maria Dimopoulou (Greece)
🧬 Panel discussion – All speakers

18:15 – 18:30 — Closing

CHECK IN TIMES

Welcome to the EHA-SHA-SMS Balkan Hematology Tutorial 2025!

We would also like to inform you that the Check-in Desk will be available for you to collect your ID badge and event materials.

Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00
Friday: 07:00 – 18:30

We look forward to seeing you!

REFRESHMENTS NOTICE

Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be available in the refreshment area throughout all breaks.

PDF AGENDA

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Through engaging lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive mini-symposia, participants will gain practical insights directly applicable to daily clinical practice.

This carefully curated program will cover key topics, including anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, thrombosis, immune-mediated hematologic diseases, and rare hematological conditions. Expert faculty from across Europe and the Balkans will share their experience, providing valuable guidance on complex cases and treatment strategies.

📝 The detailed program, schedule, and list of speakers will be announced soon! Stay tuned for an exceptional educational experience that will enhance your knowledge and improve patient care.

📍 Join us in Belgrade for two days of learning, networking, and advancing hematology together!