Feedback Needed: Updating CDC’s Contraception Guidance Documents
The CDC has announced the opening of a docket in the Federal Register to obtain public comment on CDC’s contraception guidance, U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for…
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Dr. Julia Coleman Wins American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma’s National Resident Paper Competition
Our congratulations to Dr. Julia Coleman, the 2018 FWGBD Promoting XXcellence in Women's Health award winner, who recently won the national award from the American College…
New Journal Article from WGSCD LAN Members on Gaps in Sickle Cell Research
Our congratulations to WGSCD LAN Research & Publications co-chairs Dr. Lydia Pecker and Dr. Deva Sharma, along with MAC members Drs. Alecia Nero, Michael Paidas,…
Drs. Andrea Roe and Kim Smith-Whitley Publish Article on Contraceptive Use and Preferences in Females with Sickle Cell Disease
Our congratulations to WGSCD LAN member Dr. Andrea Roe and long-time FWGBD supporter Dr. Kim Smith-Whitley, who have recently published an insightful journal article on…
NHF’s State of the Science Research Summit: Sept. 12-15, 2021
Please plan to join the National Hemophilia Foundation for its upcoming State of the Science Research Summit. This Summit will be held virtually from September…
Partner Webinar: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in 2021: Diagnosis and Advances in Treatment” 8/19/21 from 2:00-3:00 PM EDT
Cure HHT in conjunction with the CDC, through its Public Health Webinar Series, will be offering a free webinar on the topic of HHT, "Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia…
Grant Opportunities: FWGBD Offers New 2021 Research Awards
The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders Research Awards provide financial support for qualified fellows or junior attending/junior faculty pursuing clinical, translational, or basic research in…
Dr. Barbara Konkle Receives ISTH 2021 Esteemed Career Award
Dr. Barbara Konkle, one of FWGBD's Founding Members, has received ISTH's 2021 Esteemed Career Award. The Esteemed Career Awards are presented to individuals who, in the…
Webinar: Bone Marrow Transplantation and Other Curative Approaches to Thalassemia
The CDC's Division of Blood Disorders is proud to offer this webinar series, providing evidence-based information on new research, emerging issues of interest in blood…
Webinar: Inherited Thrombocytopenia: What Is It, Whom To Test, and How To Test? 6/28 from 11a-12p ET
Join The RUNX1 Research Program (RRP), the Platelet Disorder Support Association (PDSA), and FWGBD for a Webinar on inherited platelet disorders on Monday, June 28, from 11:00 am…
WFH’s Global Summit on Women & Girls with Bleeding Disorders: July 8-10, 2021
The World Federation on Hemophilia will be hosting its Global Summit on Women & Girls with Bleeding Disorders from July 8-10, 2021. Additional details, including…
ISTH Webinar: COVID-19 Pandemic – A challenging era for hemostasis and thrombosis care
COVID-19 Pandemic – A challenging era for hemostasis and thrombosis care This virtual classroom will be hosted on June 1st, 2021, 09:30 - 10:30 ET (13:30 - 14:30…
FWGBD Welcomes New Board and MAC Members
The Foundation for Women & Girls with Blood Disorders is proud to announce the recent appointment of its newest board members, Sarah O’Brien, MD, MSc and…
Thromboembolism and anticoagulant therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic: interim clinical guidance from the anticoagulation forum
Clinical Guidance from the Anticoagulation Forum on Thromboembolism & Anticoagulant Therapy During COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infection that can, in severe…
ISTH Provides New Guidance for Diagnosis, Treatment of VITT
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) has issued interim guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). This guidance,…