EHA Research Excellence Award

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Ready to nominate someone for an EHA Research Excellence Award? Visit our nomination site by 23:59 (CEST) on September 30, 2025.

To read more about this award category before you nominate, visit our nomination criteria page.

The EHA Research Excellence Award is awarded for an extraordinary achievement or commitment to basic and translational research​.

The nominated person must have:

  • Made a valuable contribution to the field of hematology
  • Shown dedication to their work and commitment to furthering the field of hematology​
  • Been responsible for pioneering and innovative work in the field of basic or translational research

This award was formerly known as the José Carreras Award.

2025 winner

Alberto Orfao

Prof Alberto Orfao has been honored with the EHA Research Excellence Award for his groundbreaking work, which bridges basic and translational research. These contributions have both deepened our scientific understanding and opened new pathways for treatment across hematologic disease.

We sincerely thank him for his enduring dedication and the remarkable impact of his work—a legacy that will continue to shape the future of hematology.

You can find out more about the 2025 award recipients by reading our news item on the EHA Awards at EHA2025.

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