Blood Cells, Molecules and Diseases

BCMD is interested in contributions in basic, translational and clinical research focusing on the biology of blood cells and the pathophysiology of blood disorders, with a specific interest in non-malignant conditions.

We will consider studies on hematological malignancies when secondary to inherited or acquired bone marrow failure or disorders of the immune system.

Research Areas include:

• Erythropoiesis, Erythrocyte Biology, Hemoglobin and its disorders

• Myelopoiesis, myeloid cells and disorders of the myeloid lineage (incl. myeloproliferative disorders)

• Megakaryopoiesis and platelet disorders

• Hemostasis & Thrombosis and disorders of coagulation

• Transfusion medicine and the study of therapeutic blood products (including novel biotechnologies related to transfusion products)

• Bone marrow failure (severe aplastic anemia, myelodysplasia, etc.)

• Immunodeficiency and dysregulation of the immune system

• Auto-immune disorders relating to blood