ERIC | History

January 2009

Scientific Working Group (SWG) of the European Haematology Association (EHA opens new window).

Spring 2008

Application to form a Scientific Working Group (SWG) of the European Haematology Association (EHA opens new window).

December 2006

Election of the ERIC board.

January 2004

Start of EU funding.

October 2003

Contract negotiations with the EU, definition of "deliverables" (= projects for EU funding) finished.

Summer 2003

Application accepted by EU and funding announced.

March 2003

Application of ERIC within European LeukemiaNet (ELN opens new window).
(Network of Excellence)
(support by S. Stilgenbauer, H. Döhner, G. Dighiero).

December 2002

Decision to participate in the European LeukemiaNet (R. Hehlmann) within the 6th Framework Program of the European Community opens new window.

June 2001

Foundation in Frankfurt/Germany.
Decision that Michael Hallek and Guillaume Dighiero would launch this initiative and hand it over to an elected chairman or board after a successful start.