3 Parallel Halls

08:30 – 09:15

PLENARY

New insights into the molecular basis of HIT: Diagnostic / Therapeutic implications
M. Poncz, USA

09:15 – 10:45

NEW CONCEPTS IN THROMBUS FORMATION

Ultra large and ultra-reactive forms of von Willebrand Factor
J. Lopez, USA

Recent findings on thrombin generation in deficiency plasmas affected by FVIIa, phospholipids or tissue factor
U. Seligsohn, Israel

WOMEN’S ISSUES OF THROMBOSIS & HEMOSTASIS

Role of platelets during reproduction
B. Isermann, Germany

Thrombophilia and pregnancy complications
B. Brenner, Israel

Prediction, prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolic disease in pregnancy
R. Zotz, Germany

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

11:15 – 12:45

PLATELET SIGNALING & RECEPTORS

Activation of GPIIb-IIIa
M. Ginsberg, USA

ADP-coupled integrin regulation by the extracellular redox system
J. Lahav, Israel

Platelet function in flowing blood
Z. Ruggeri, USA

HEPARIN-INDUCED THROMBOCYTOPENIA
Sponsored by Organon

HIT: Pathogenesis and frequency
A. Greinacher, Germany

HIT: Lessons learned
T.E. Warkentin, Canada

12:45 – 14:30

Lunch break, exhibition and poster viewing

14:30 – 16:00

STROKE & CVD

Neurogenesis following stroke
R. Leker, Israel

Inflammatory & hemostatic markers and ischemic stroke
D. Tanne, Israel

Monitoring clot dissolution during systemic thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke
C. Molina, Spain

NOVEL METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF HEMOSTASIS

Clinical applications for the platelet function analyzer – 100
A. Michelson, USA

Evaluation of platelet function by flow cytometry
A. Michelson, USA

Impact – cone and plate(let) analyzer
N. Savion, Israel

Point-of-care evaluation of platelet function with the VerifyNow
S.R. Steinhubl, USA

16:00 – 16:30

Coffee break, Exhibition and Poster Viewing

16:30 – 17:15

PLENARY

Genetic of thrombophilia
M. Aiach, France

17:15 – 18:00

Ceremony
Past President
Incoming President
Music