MLL Academy

The MLL Academy took place for the second time from April 8, 2019 to April 12, 2019. The twelve international participants were able to gain a detailed overview of clinical cases and in particular the special diagnostics of hematological diseases. Due to the positive feedback of participants once again this year, a five-day MLL Academy is already in the works for 2020. “State-of-the-art diagnostics in hematological malignancies”—this is not only the claim and guiding principle of the MLL Münchner Leukämielabor, but also the topic of the five-day MLL Academy. This interactive workshop provides an introduction into leukemia and lymphoma diseases, paying particular attention to current diagnostic criteria (in accordance with WHO 2017), guidelines, and recommendations. It also offers a glimpse into diagnostic methods and how they work together for the best diagnosis and subsequent therapy. The methods of cytomorphology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and bioinformatics combined at MLL are taught both in theory and practice, and MLL’s established structures that enable integrated and efficient diagnostics are also presented during this time.

Among the participants this time were physicians and (molecular) biologists active in the fields of hematology, clinical chemistry, and medical genetics. The practice-oriented mix of theoretical introductory talks and overview lectures, practical exercises, and group discussions went over very well.
 
MLL would like to express its appreciation for the positive participant feedback and looks forward to hosting a five-day MLL Academy again next year. As soon as we have confirmed the date, we will of course publish it on our website.