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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to this exciting meeting and to represent @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social in this session!

NDLR_conference @ndlrconference.bsky.social · 24d

We are excited to announce our new #NDLR2026 Meet-the-Editor session, with Editors-in-Chief, Prof Andrew Roberts, @bloodjournals.hematology.org and Prof @jancools.bsky.social, @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social who will share their invaluable insights on #publishing in high-impact #hematology journals.

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Aug 3

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Aug 5

Great mix of art & science at the Art Science Museum in Singapore.

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Jun 30

In this study the authors show how cancer associated fibroblasts and their spatial architecture in the tumor microenvironment impact survival in patients with cHL.

Read more about it here 👉https://bit.ly/4mdhPK6

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Jun 18

Exciting to share the new impact factor of @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social, the #openaccess journal of the European Hematology Association (EHA).
The 2024 Journal Impact Factor is 14.6 - ranking as number 5 of 99 hematology journals (Source: Journal Citations Reports, Clarivate).

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Jun 14

🚨Today! @ 15:45, MiCo room CORAL 6
We warmly invite you to the HemaSphere Scientific Session where we will dive into 3 of our exciting + cutting-edge biology publications. Hope to see you there!
🕰️: 15:45 - 16:45
📍: Room CORAL 6, #EHA2025
🎤: https://bit.ly/4koLwXk

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thank you so much, Charley !

Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thank you Marlies !!

Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Jun 14

Thank you EHA, for honoring me with the Education and Mentoring Award. Thank you Peter Marynen and Gary Gilliland for being such inspiring mentors to me! Thank you to all my trainees, all current and past members of my research group. #EHA2025 @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · May 29

Heading to #EHA2025 in Milan in 1.5(ish) weeks? HemaSphere has 2 exciting sessions on the program!
📌Peer Review Workshop: Fri 13 June, 13:30 - 15:00
💡Learn + master the peer review role/process
📌HemaSphere Scientific Session: Sat 14 June, 15:45 - 16:45
💡Dive into 3 of our cutting-edge biology papers

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Apr 23

Was a nice experience 😊

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Apr 11

This study examines the frequency of recurring gene mutations and their interplay with well-known biomarkers in female and male patients, between 18-80 years, with ref/rel DLBCL compared to patients with CR to identify biological risk factors associated with treatment response👉https://bit.ly/4ihynhR

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Charles de Bock @charles-debock.bsky.social · Feb 17

If you are interested in learning about #PDX models in in vivo drug testing, take the time to listen to the following @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social podcast featuring Prof Richard Lock. 👇

Children's Cancer Institute @kidscancerinst.bsky.social · Feb 17

Prof. Richard Lock featured in HemaSphere podcast discussing his internationally recognised program using PDX models in preclinical testing, to study leukaemia biology and test new treatments in a highly personalised way.
ccia.support/RLpod

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Feb 19

Happy to share our new insights in the variant mutations driving high hyperdiploid acute lymphoblastic #leukemia - always new discoveries when you go to the #single-cell level… @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Single‐cell DNA and surface protein characterization of high hyperdiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia at diagnosis and during treatment

High hyperdiploid (HeH) B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is the most prevalent subtype of childhood ALL. This leukemia is characterized by trisomies and tetrasomies of specific chromosomes...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Feb 8

Great podcast! There is a large variety on the quality of preclinical studies and the study discussed here is really top!! Published in @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Jan 31

This study quantified Bcl-2 family protein expression in newly diagnosed MM patients. High levels of Bad and Puma proteins were linked to longer OS. Bcl-2 protein ratios predicting venetoclax sensitivity distinguished patients with shorter progression times 👉https://bit.ly/4fUpV6c

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Jan 29

We're proud to be fully open access - from day one, in fact.

wiley.com @wiley.com · Jan 29

Open Access makes your research free for anyone to read, use, and build on—boosting innovation and expanding reach. 🚀

👉 Check out our infographic for a quick guide on how #OpenAccess can amplify your work!

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Jan 22

On my way to Prague for their national hematology meeting, with my ‘retro’ EHA bag… this must be very old considering the logo…but still very useful 😊

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Jan 13

📢 Authors evaluated the efficacy JPX-0700 and JPX-0750 as dual STAT3/5 inhibitors, reducing leukemic cell growth in AML/NKCL models. These compounds target STAT3/5 signaling, inducing cell death and growth arrest and exhibit synergistic effects w/ approved chemotherapeutics👉https://bit.ly/42oMtJp

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Dec 31

Genetics is amazing 😊

Brian Krueger, PhD @h2so4hurts.bsky.social · Dec 31

Thanks to some genetic sleuthing, we now understand why orange cats are orange. 🧬 🧪

Science has figured out why Garfield is orange

Thanks to some genetic sleuthing, we now understand why orange cats are orange.

buff.ly

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Dec 31

2024 has been a successful year for HemaSphere Journal!
800+ manuscript submissions
increasing impact in the field
insightful graphical abstracts
another podcast season
...and of course, excellent research!

We extend a warm thank you to all authors, reviewers & readers ❤️

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Dec 28

📖HemaSphere's December issue is now complete 👉https://bit.ly/HS_Dec2024 and as always, is 100% #OpenAccess. Please enjoy reading and feel free to share with your networks.

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HemaSphere Journal @hemasphere-journal.bsky.social · Dec 24

Microbes support normal blood production! Authors in this recently published article report on the microbes and microbial metabolites missing from pediatric patients with antibiotic-associated neutropenia. @TheKingLab 👉https://bit.ly/4fUXyWe

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Jan Cools @jancools.bsky.social · Dec 24

It was great to have you in the team!!