Our Most Recent Webinar (10.10.17) Is Available for Viewing
Our most recent webinar, Rare Bleeding Disorder Manifestations in Women and Girls, which aired on October 10, 2017 at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST,…
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Executive Leadership Transition at FWGBD: Board Announces Next Executive Director
MONTCLAIR, NJ (October 20, 2017) - The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders (FWGBD) has announced the appointment of Kerry Funkhouser, EdD to be…
September 17, 2017: Three New MASAC Documents
The National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) recently announced that members of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council (MASAC) gathered during NHF’s 69th Annual Meeting in Chicago…
FWGBD’s Online Directory Featured in Recent HFA Dateline Federation Newsletter
FWGBD’s Directory of HTC’s with designated services and/or designated WG clinics was highlighted in the most recent HFA Dateline Federation (Fall 2017) newsletter. You can read the article by CLICKING HERE.
Harold R. Roberts, First ISTH Executive Director, Has Died
All of us at FWGBD are very sad to hear this news. Dr. Roberts was an exceptional physician and scientist who will be extremely missed.…
Register Now for the Upcoming Webinar: Making Strides Towards Improving Care For Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders
Date: August 17, 2017Time: 5 - 6 PM EDT This Webinar will provide an introduction and an overview of the Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood…
Our latest webinar on the challenges of Antithrombin Deficiency in pregnancy is available for viewing
Our most recent webinar, The Management Challenges of Antithrombin Deficiency in Pregnancy which aired on July 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST…
Dr. Andra H. James Awarded HTRS Lifetime Achievement Award
FWGBD is very pleased to report that our founding President, Dr. Andra H. James (Andi), has been awarded the HTRS (Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society)…
My Life, My Future Research Repository Opens to Scientists Today
Today on Rare Disease Day 2017, My Life, Our Future, a national program founded by leaders in the bleeding disorder community, including Bloodworks Northwest, the American…
ITP Natural History Study Registry Opens Today
Today is Rare Disease Day - Encourage your patients to enroll in PDSA's ITP Natural History Study Registry for individuals with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). To access…
FWGBD Elects Two New Board Members
The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood disorders is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the organization's Board of Directors.…
New Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Members Announcement
The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders is pleased to announce our new Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) members. These new members have backgrounds…
Pioneer in Women’s Blood Disorders Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Charles E. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, senior vice-president for University of South Florida (USF) Health and Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine, has recently received…
FWGBD Announces 2017 Research Grant Award Opportunities
FWGBD Research Awards: Promoting XXcellence in Women’s Health: Optimal Management of Women and Girls with Blood Disorders 1) FWGBD Special Research Grant Awards 2017* Focus Area: Bleeding…
HTRS/Novo Nordisk 2017 Clinical Fellowship Award in Hemophilia and Rare Bleeding Disorders
The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) and Novo Nordisk Inc. announce the availability of two awards in 2017 to support mentored clinical fellowships focused on hemophilia…