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Half a century of healing: celebrating the 50th anniversary of EBMT

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  • Eliane Gluckman

  • Anna Sureda

  • August 2, 2024

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    EBMT was founded in the 1970s to advance blood and marrow transplantation and cell therapy for patients with blood cancers.

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    Pioneers like George Mathé and others developed early BMT techniques, laying the groundwork for modern transplant protocols.

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    The founding of EBMT in 1974 was driven by European physicians sharing experiences and fostering collaboration in BMT.

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    EBMT has significantly contributed to standardizing transplant procedures and improving patient outcomes across Europe.

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    Innovations such as reduced-intensity conditioning and cyclosporine-A have decreased transplant-related toxicity and improved GVHD management.

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Half a century of healing: celebrating the 50th anniversary of EBMT

  • by Eliane Gluckman, Anna Sureda

  • August 2, 2024

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