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  1. Research
  2. Research news and updates

Research news and updates

The AAT funds new research into COVID-19 vaccination responses in patients with aplastic anaemia and PNH

The AAT funds new research into COVID-19 vaccination responses in patients with aplastic anaemia and PNH

The new study will shed light on the question of how effective the Covid-19 vaccines are in aplastic anaemia patients. Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 19th April, 2022

Do people with aplastic anaemia and/or PNH respond to the Covid-19 vaccines? Our research indicates, YES!

Do people with aplastic anaemia and/or PNH respond to the Covid-19 vaccines? Our research indicates, YES!

On December 6th, The Aplastic Anaemia Trust community received this update from the research team in Leeds about their study into the Covid-19 vaccine and people with aplastic anaemia and PNH. Watch the full presentation here! Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 19th April, 2022

Update on the production of expanded autologous regulatory T cells to treat patients with refractory aplastic anaemia

Good progress made up until the Covid-19 crisis. Work set to resume once lockdown restrictions have been eased. Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 1st June, 2020

Novel somatic mutations in aplastic anaemia patients

Update on a project led by the researchers at King’s College Hospital/King’s College London, funded by the AAT, April 2020 Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 1st June, 2020

Update on the establishment of paediatric aplastic anaemia registry and biobank

A project run by researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, funded by the AAT and its generous supporters Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 1st June, 2020

Compelling case for upfront HLA-matched unrelated donor stem cell transplant as a curative treatment fo adult SAA

Funds from Bloodwise, Cancer Research UK and the AAT, enable Professor Judith Marsh and colleagues to make a compelling argument. Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 29th August, 2019

Author: Grazina Berry

Results of an early study of CXCR4-blocking drug BL-8040, combined with immune-suppressive therapy

Encouraging to see new compounds being tested in the treatment of aplastic anaemia, narrated by Dr Laura Jardine, Newcastle University Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 9th November, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Study into success rates of half-matched stem cell transplant compared with standard first-line treatment of young patients with severe aplastic anaemia

Update from researchers in China, narrated by Laura Jardine, Newcastle University Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 11th October, 2018

Updated: 23rd October, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Eculizumab used in the treatment of PNH

A final piece of news from the 23rd Annual Congress of the European Haematology Association on the use of Eculizumab in PNH Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 20th August, 2018

Author: Bryony Partridge

Phase 1 study on combining BL8040 compound with IST

News from the 23rd Annual Congress of the European Haematology Association on an exciting study taking place at the MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Texas Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 14th August, 2018

Author: Bryony Partridge

Eltrombopag use as a single agent

More news from the 23rd Annual Congress of the European Haematology Association (EHA) in Stockholm. Here is the feedback on the use of Eltrombopag as a single agent Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 14th August, 2018

Updated: 16th August, 2018

Author: Bryony Partridge

Comments: 1

T-reg project - Quarter 1, 2020 update

Revolutionary discovery of treatment using T-regulatory cells Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 11th May, 2018

Updated: 10th February, 2020

Author: Grazina Berry

Positive reports from extended use of Eltrombopag

Encouraging results from a study into the use of Eltrombopag show that extended use of the drug at a fixed dose could speed and improve patients' response rates Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 11th May, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Promising results from Eculizumab trials for patients with PNH

Eculizumab has revolutionised the treatment of PNH, offering freedom from blood transfusion and independence to a large number of patients Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 11th May, 2018

Updated: 23rd May, 2018

Author: Grazina Berry

Positive outcomes from the international bone marrow registry database in patients aged 50+ with AA

Stem cell transplant is a very feasible option in a good proportion of patients who might be elderly, but are otherwise fit and healthy Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 14th August, 2018

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  • Risk and Course of COVID-19 in AA and PNH Patients, Including Vaccination Strategies

    Risk and Course of COVID-19 in AA and PNH Patients, Including Vaccination Strategies

    We highly recommend this webinar about Covid-19 in aplastic anaemia and PNH patients, organised by our friends at Eurobloodnet and PNH Support.

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    Leah's AA Fight for Life

    We are raising money in support of Leah

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    Stevie works a few hours a week to manage our charity's accounts and finance.

  • Vicky Burford - Support and Outreach Programme Manager

    Vicky heads up our Support and Outreach Team, delivering projects that support people with aplastic anaemia and the people around them.

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  • Will aplastic anaemia patients be able to have the coronavirus vaccine?

    Will aplastic anaemia patients be able to have the coronavirus vaccine?

    All of the latest updates about Coronavirus vaccines and their impact on the AA community.

  • What is aplastic anaemia?

    What is aplastic anaemia?

    Aplastic means your bone marrow is failing to produce enough of ALL essential blood cells

  • Jerome: my aplastic anaemia story so far

    Jerome: my aplastic anaemia story so far

    My journey from diagnosis to transplant

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    Buffy's story

    This blog has been extremely hard for me to write...

  • Diagnosis and treatment

    Diagnosis and treatment information for adult patients. It worth noting that some of the main treatment options may also apply to young patients, however they will be treated by experts specialising in paediatric aplastic anaemia.

  • Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

    Treatment involving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

    If you're going into the hospital for ATG treatment, this fact sheet is for you

  • What is receiving ATG treatment like?

    What is receiving ATG treatment like?

    If you're reading this it means that you’re due to have your ATG treatment or have been told that this is the best treatment option for you. I’m going to share with you my own experience of having ATG.

  • How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

    How does Covid-19 affect aplastic anaemia patients?

    Are aplastic anaemia patients more at risk, and will the pandemic affect their treatment?

  • Covid-19 vaccine efficacy update

    We understand that the recent news reports about the Covid vaccine’s efficacy for cancer patients and those with a compromised immune system will be concerning for our patient community. We would like to update you with what we know so far, and what we’re doing to find out more.

  • Tasha's story

    Tasha's story

    I'm Tasha Townsend, I'm an Olympic rower, and I kicked aplastic anaemia's butt!

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Tasha's story

Tasha's story

I'm Tasha Townsend, I'm an Olympic rower, and I kicked aplastic anaemia's butt! Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 7

Macy's story

Macy's story

The touching story of Macy who survived aplastic anaemia Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 5th March, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 1

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Rikki: my rollercoaster experience of aplastic anaemia

Nothing can quite prepare you for the emotional and physical rollercoaster that is aplastic anaemia. There’s no best-selling book that can teach you how to deal with the turmoil of an illness that wasn’t there yesterday but is very much there today... Read more

Posted to: Research news and updates

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 16th February, 2021

Author: Grazina Berry

Comments: 13

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

Investing in support for aplastic anaemia patients

We're investing in our team, to make sure every aplastic anaemia patient is supported. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Author: Ellie Dawes

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