In this episode, Prof Gianluca Gaidano, recipient of the EHA2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award, explores how promoting equity, inclusion, and access to care has shaped his work within EHA and beyond. He reflects on educational initiatives in underrepresented regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, and explains how international collaborations can help expand access to medical knowledge, advanced diagnostics, and innovative therapies.
The discussion explores the difference between drug availability and true patient access, the role of education and patient advocacy in reducing disparities, and how partnerships with local hematology communities can strengthen clinical practice. Prof Gaidano also shares examples from countries such as Bangladesh, Iraq, and Albania, highlighting progress in access to diagnostics, treatments, and specialist training. Listen now for insights into how to contribute to building a more equitable future for hematology.
Guest: Prof Gianluca Gaidano, Amedeo Avogadro University of Eastern Piedmont and Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara, Italy
Host: Isabel Olivera-Martínez, PhD, EHA Medical Writer
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