Hear from global expert Prof. Beverley Hunt about women’s specific risks and considerations for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Alongside host Dr. Geoff Barnes, Prof. Hunt discusses the latest research on this topic and the important of standard protocols improve VTE treatment on a global level. Prof. Hunt also discusses the Claire McLintock Memorial Fund named in honor of her close friend and colleague. Claire McLintock was a pioneer in women’s health and bleeding disorders. Please consider donating to the Claire McLintock Memorial Fund to support research in women’s health: isth.org/claireaward

Australia’s James McFadyen and Hannah Stevens join the podcast to reveal their latest research on immunothrombosis and monoclonal antibody therapies. They are developing novel platelet targeted therapies for the treatment of thrombosis and immunothrombosis, and recently their team is using omics and large datasets for VTE risk prediction. Learn the full scope of their research, from utilizing AI in their work, to how the research results will help improve thrombosis treatment in the future.

Hear from Brooke Sadler, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the Washington University School of Medicine and daughter of the late Evan Sadler, on finding her way to hematology through family and mentoring influences.

Guy Young shares insights and fun tidbits about planning the upcoming #ISTH2025 Congress in Washington, D.C.

Thita Joy Chiasakul takes us on her inspiring journey of navigating mentorship, seizing opportunities, and building a career in a reach-the-world country.

Daniel Steiner shares his insights on being an early career researcher as he has published a new paper in JTH on the psychological consequences of VTE.

Breaking down the ISTH Hemophilia Guidelines: Essential information you need to know by International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

In this new ISTH Spotlight Series, our podcast host Dr. Geoffrey Barnes brings you conversations with early career professionals, leading experts and thought leaders in the ISTH global community. With topics on novel research findings, to practical clinical insights, inspirational antidotes and so much more! Listen to the inaugural episode with special guest Omid Seidizadeh, researcher and Ph.D. student at the University of Milan, Italy.

During this episode, we are previewing a new ISTH webinar that is available inside the ISTH Academy that features Dr. Mary-Carmen Amigo, Dr. Scott Woller and Dr. Anna Parks discussing new insights in diagnosis and treatment of antiphospholipid syndrome. ISTH members can listen to the entire webinar supported by Werfen here: https://bit.ly/4bGS5iO

Mark your calendar for the ISTH 2025 Congress from June 21-25, 2025 in Washington D.C. Members of the 2025 Annual Congress Planning Committee, including Guy Young, M.D., Riitta Lassila, M.D., Ph.D., and Alisa Wolberg, Ph.D. share their excitement for next year’s event.