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Thrombocytopenias and Platelet Function Disorders

The SWG was established at the 2003 EHA Congress, which was held in Lyon, France. The group's original focus was thrombocytopenias, but it subsequently expanded its field of interest with the inclusion of platelet function disorders.

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The interaction of von Willebrand factor with platelet glycoprotein Ib: pathological implications and clinical manifestations

The EHA Specialized Working Group (SWG) on Thrombocytopenias and Platelet Function Disorders and the EHA-SWG on Bleeding and Thrombosis are pleased to collaborate on a recent free webinar: "The interaction of von Willebrand factor with platelet glycoprotein Ib: pathological implications and clinical…

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SWG Educational Activities

MeetingsSession on thrombocytopenias and platelet function disordersAt the EHA 2023 Congress, we held a session on ‘Thrombocytopenias and platelet function disorders: Recent developments and perspectives in immune thrombocytopenia.

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Highlights from the SWG

Session on thrombocytopenias and platelet function disordersFull title‘Thrombocytopenias and platelet function disorders: Recent developments and perspectives in immune thrombocytopenia. ’

DateThe session took place as part of the EHA 2023 Congress. This was held from June 8–11, 2023.

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How malignant cells in patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia escape T cell recognition and attack

T cell activation is essential for immunity including the recognition and killing of abnormal target cells such as cancerous cells.

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SWG Grant-funded projects, 2024

In November and December of 2023, SWGs were invited to develop project ideas and apply for a 2024 SWG Grant. ApplicationsWe received 11 different applications from 9 SWGs. This was two more applications than we received in 2022.

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EHA-Baltic Hematology Tutorial on Bleeding Disorders & Thrombosis

Dates: August 28-30, 2020 
Location: Riga, Latvia
Chairs: S Eichinger (EHA) & S Lejniece (LASH)

After a successful first edition, EHA is once again collaborating with the Latvian Society of Hematology (LASH), the Estonian Society of Hematology (EHS) and the Lithuanian Society of Hematology…

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SWG Educational Activities

EHA Congress, Frankfurt 2023:

Guidelines presentation on anti-thrombotic treatment in hemophilia
SWG Symposium on Bleeding and Thrombosis

Joint webinar with the SWG on Thrombocytopenias and Platelet Function Disorders, October 2023.

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