PDSA Hosted its 25th Annual ITP Conference in Philadelphia
In 2025, PDSA hosted its 25th annual update on immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), marking a milestone event for patients, caregivers, and the medical community. Held July 25–27 in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the in-person conference took place at The Logan, Philadelphia, and offered a meaningful weekend of education, connection, and community.
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Each year the ITP conference provides opportunities to hear the latest information about ITP, meet others who are coping and living with ITP and receive answers to your medical questions. Attendees also have the opportunity to engage with PDSA’s Medical Advisors, who are among the most experienced ITP doctors in the world. The ITP Conference continues to be a tremendous opportunity to hear and talk with these world-renowned experts.
In addition to the educational program and social events, PDSA’s conference features several small group sessions that give attendees an opportunity to get to know other patients and caregivers in an intimate environment. We also offer Kids Kamp, a fun and engaging program just for kids ages 5-12. Like conferences in the past, this year’s conference provided a separate track for teens and young adults, ensuring that every age group has a space to learn, share, and make meaningful connections.
Topics Included:
- Navigating the Patient Journey: From newly diagnosed to chronic ITP
- The Pathophysiology of ITP: What we have learned in these past 25 years
- When to Involve an Immunologist in Your ITP Journey: a professional and patient perspective
- Rare bleeding disorders through adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause
- Growing Older with ITP: The unique challenges of seniors
- Quality of Life in ITP: Fatigue, bleeding, oral health, cognitive impairment
- ITP: New targets, new agents, and new possibilities
- Access to Care: Navigating the maze of ITP treatments
- ITP in Teens: a medical overview
- Inquire and Inspire: Patients Ask the Experts and Share Personal Journeys
- and much more!
Saturday Night Fun Event
A narrated double-decker bus tour introduced attendees to the iconic sights, history, and charm of Philadelphia—making it a memorable highlight of the conference.
Couldn’t be with us in Philadelphia? Though the experience of attending PDSA’s ITP Conference in person cannot be replaced, PDSA is pleased to share informational conference highlights for our members virtually in September for ITP Awareness Month, and our quarterly newsletter, The Platelet News.
Save The Date!
PDSA’s next annual ITP Conference will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 24-26, 2026. Stay tuned for more details!
Questions?
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the PDSA office at (440) 746-9003 or via email at pdsa@pdsa.org
