World Thrombosis Day 2025
Today (October 13th, 2025) marks World Thrombosis Day, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the causes, risks, and prevention of blood clots. From…
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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
This month, we join the sickle cell community in raising awareness and advancing understanding of this complex condition. At FWGBD, we are committed to providing…
FDA Approval for VONVENDI®
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for VONVENDI® [von Willebrand factor (recombinant)], broadening its indications in…
Dr. Ming Lim Highlighted in HTRS News
HTRS recently shared a very special news feature, “From Trainee to Leader: Dr. Ming Lim’s HTRS Story.” This feature highlights Dr. Lim’s progression from her…
FWGBD Participation in HMB Roundtable at BIC International Conference
Join FWGBD for a Roundtable on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Adolescents and Rare Bleeding DisordersFWGBD is pleased to announce that Kerry Funkhouser, Executive Director of…
Join team FWGBD as our new Manager of Education and Outreach
Are you looking for a hands-on, high-impact, remote position where you can make a difference in education about the health of women and girls? At Foundation…
Now Accepting Applications for FWGBD’s 2025 Research Awards
FWGBD is pleased to announce the offering of its 2025 research awards. Applications are due September 26, 2025. Additional information, applications, and instructions can be…
New Animation from FWGBD – HMB for Clinicians
This animation is part of FWGBD’s Learning Module: Clinical Strategies for Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. Designed to expand on the previously developed Period Talk Toolkit,…
Funding to be Restored to the Women’s Health Initiative
Plans have been reversed to cut funding for the Women's Health Initiative, a major study on women's health. This is a welcome the move, but…
Cancellation of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the cancellation of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), its first and largest study centered on women's health…
World Hemophilia Day 2025
On this World Hemophilia Day 2025, we come together to raise awareness, celebrate progress, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting those affected by bleeding disorders,…
FWGBD joins ASH in Letter to Secretary Kennedy Regarding Reinstating Blood Division of the CDC
On April 8, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) organized over 95 national and state organizations, including the Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood…
Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month 2025
As Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month ends, we highlight the urgent need for improved access to care and research, especially for women and girls. Hear directly…
Research Spotlight: Dr. Charity Oyedeji’s Work on Sickle Cell Disease
FWGBD is pleased to share the article featuring WGSCD LAN Member, Dr. Charity Oyedeji, at Duke University School of Medicine. CLICK HERE to read more…
New! Learning Module on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
In FWGBD's ongoing partnership with Hemophilia of Georgia, we are proud to announce the launch of our newest educational resource, Clinical Strategies for Managing Heavy…
