Recent Webinars
New Investigators Committee Live Webinar:
Clonal Hematopoiesis
Recording is now available! Members can enjoy free access to this webinar recording.
Featuring speakers Elisa Laurenti, PhD (Professor of Stem Cells and Hematopoiesis, University of Cambridge, UK) and David Kent, PhD (Professor, Centre for Blood Research, University of York, UK).
Clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is highly prevalent among older individuals and is associated with a substantially increased risk of cardiovascular disease and hematological malignancies. The condition is driven by hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) with acquired mutations in epigenetic regulators – most commonly DNMT3A, TET2, or ASXL1 – which confer the stem cells with a myeloid bias and a self-renewal advantage over non-mutant HSCs. Understanding the mechanisms governing acquisition of CH mutations and subsequent outgrowth of mutant clones is key in order to prevent disease in our increasingly older population and extend human health-span.
In the ISEH New Investigator Committee Webinar, moderated by NIC member Dr. Jasmin Rettkowski, we will hear from Prof. Elisa Laurenti (University of Cambridge, UK) and Prof. David Kent (University of York, UK). Together, Prof. Laurenti and Prof. Kent have transformed our understanding of HSC heterogeneity, self-renewal, and clonal dynamics.
Junior Faculty Committee Webinar:
Responsible AI in Research and Publishing: From Best Practice to Practical Application
Recording is now available! Members can enjoy free access to this webinar recording.
Generative AI and large language models are emerging as transformative tools in biomedical science, including experimental hematology. However, there are layers of ethical and legal nuances that need to be considered with their use, and best practices that can improve the quality and integrity of the final product. In this webinar, Laura Watts, PhD (Senior Medical Writer, Lumanity) and Pascal Hetzscholdt (Senior Director, AI Strategy & Content Integrity, Wiley) will share strategic, practical, and regulatory insights to highlight the opportunities and responsibilities that come with integrating AI into biomedical research and scientific communications. Topics will include:
- Responsible research practices: approaches to ensuring transparency, reproducibility, fairness, and data integrity in AI-generated outputs.
- Ethical and regulatory considerations: implications of AI for data privacy, algorithmic bias, liability, and publishing guidance.
- Practical implementation: real-world applications of Generative AI, highlighting how prompt development and execution techniques can help scientific writers and researchers use these tools effectively.
The session is intended for all who seek a clear understanding of both the promise and the limitations of AI in research and will include a didactic exercise. Attendees will gain both strategic insights and actionable takeaways to guide the responsible integration of AI into their own work.