Welcome
The Haematology Association of Ireland nurtures the development of haematology knowledge and research on the Island of Ireland. HAI achieves this through the organisation of an annual meeting which takes place in October of each year and is hosted in all corners of the island.
The Association welcomes members who are qualified, working or studying in any area of haematology. We are proud of our medical, nursing and scientific members. Our multidisciplinary committee ensures that all areas of haematology research, knowledge and practice (both diagnostic and therapeutic) are represented at our annual meeting and at subspecialty meetings during the year.
HAI is closely affiliated with the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland from whom we derive our annual meeting accreditation and the authority to provide accreditation to smaller Irish meetings during the year.
We are also associated with the Royal College of Pathologists in the UK (RCPath). The RCPath is working on procedures designed to open its exams to scientists. The HAI is happy to support scientists in their preparations with opportunities to network, develop research projects and seek funding in the form of start up grants and travel grants.
The HAI is increasingly a nidus of opportunity for doctors in haematology, (training and trained) to further collaboration on research projects and clinical trials.
Our annual meeting attracts speakers of the highest international standing from all areas of haematology as a glance through previous programmes will demonstrate. Consistently positive feedback from attendees allows me to encourage you to attend out annual meeting to experience this for yourself.
HAI Current News
Important Update AGM Information Update
Many thanks to all those who participated and contributed to our 2022 AGM which took place in Cork which was a huge success. Special thanks to our Guest Speakers:
- Dr Karthik Ramasamy, Oxford University Hospitals (Myeloma)
- Dr Emma Groarke, NIH (Aplastic Anaemia/Bone Marrow Failure)
- Austin Kulasekeraraj, Kings College Hospital, NHS (MDS)
- John Leonard, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian (Lymphoma)
- Robert Sidonio, Emory University Atlanta, (Haemostasis/Thrombosis)
- Dr Othman Al-Sawaf, Haematologist and Medical Oncologist at the University Hospital Cologne, Germany
For retrospective Registraitons – You can still use the link below
Click Here To Register OnlineDownload Medical Scientific Programme
Download Nursing AHP Programme
Download Laboratory Session Programme
Please note abstract submission is now closed.
In the meanwhile, stay safe and should you have any questions, please contact Sinead directly on: sinead@sineadcassidy.com or 086 832 7943.
Best wishes
Dr Feargal McNicholl
President, HAI
2022 Novartis Fellowship Award
We are delighted to announce that the winner or our 2022 Novartis Award was Dr Roisin McAvera for her proposal entitled: Investigating Cell Cycle & Mitotic Therapeutic Vulnerabilities for the Treatment of SKY92 High-Risk Multiple Myeloma
Congratulations also to our runner-up Dr Ciara Byrne for her proposal entitled: Defining the role of von Willebrand factor in inflammatory disease
Novartis Nursing/AHP Research Project Award Winner 2022
Research Topic: AYA specific Haem/Onc Care
Lily Brewin, St John’s Ward, CHI at Crumlin
Many thanks to Novartis for their continued support

A Note From Our President
Finally, if you are thinking of joining, click here to download a membership form. Your membership covers attendance at the annual meeting and allows access to the annual dinner and gala banquet for a nominal sum.
Dr Feargal McNicholl,
President
(October 2021-October 2023)
Save The Date

Our 2023 Conference will be taking place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October 2023 in the Galway Bay Hotel.
Details to follow in due course.