(San Diego, CA - December 1, 2016) - Physicians and researchers from Mount Sinai Health System are presenting influential research and study updates at the American Society of Hematology's Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, CA, December 3-6, 2016.
Additionally, two Mount Sinai Health System researchers will be speakers at the ASH meeting and are available for interviews. Miriam Merad, MD, PhD, Professor of Oncological Sciences and Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is a speaker at the Scientific Committee on Immunology and Host Defense on Saturday, December 3. Saghi Ghaffari, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is a speaker at the Scientific Committee on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine on Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4.
Presentation highlights include:
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