Hema Now: Inside Leukaemia Innovation

In this episode of Hema Now, Jorge Cortes reflects on the remarkable evolution of leukaemia treatment throughout his career, from the transformation of chronic myeloid leukaemia outcomes through targeted therapies to the rapidly changing landscape of acute myeloid leukaemia. He discusses the growing importance of biomarkers and patient-reported outcomes, the value of international collaboration, and how precision medicine is reshaping clinical research. Looking ahead, Cortes shares the developments in immunotherapy and personalised care that he believes could define the next era of leukaemia treatment. Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction   01:01 – Inspiration for Haematology and Leukaemia  02:40 – Transforming Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Care  04:55 – Future Challenges in CML  07:21 – Evolution of AML Treatment  09:50 – Biomarkers and Personalised Leukaemia Care  11:45 – Balancing Outcomes and Quality of Life  14:02 – International Collaboration in CML  16:33 – The Future of Clinical Research  20:03 – Building a Haematology Academic Career  22:04 – Exciting Advances in Leukaemia Research