Copenhagen. The presitigious European Haematology Association (EHA) award was given to Clara Camaschella, full professor at Vita-Saluta San Raffaele University and head of the San Raffaele Hospital IRCCS Regulation of Iron Metabolism Unit, for her contribution to the understanding this element’s metabolism. Iron is directly involved in many fundamental biological functions such as respiration, production of energy, DNA synthesis, and cell proliferation. At the same time, iron can also be toxic if not kept under control. Understanding this complex mechanism that guarantees the right amount of iron in every cell and to understand how this mechanism can break causing serious consequences. This mechanism is of great medical importance and has been Clara Camaschella’s life work. Her effort was reflected in many scientific results and recognitions including the Jean Bernard Lifetime Achievement Award. The event took place Saturday June 11 in Copenhagen during the 21st EHA conference, with more than 10,000 haematologists from all around the world. (9colonne)
