Spotlight on SSPHO Working Groups: Paediatric Thrombosis & Haemostasis (THWG)
Led by Mattia Rizzi (Chair) and Alessandra Bosch (Vice Chair), the Paediatric Thrombosis & Haemostasis Working Group (THWG) addresses the critical need for pediatric-specific evidence, standardized protocols, and optimized care for children with thrombotic and bleeding disorders.
Because diagnostic and therapeutic strategies often rely on adult data extrapolation, the THWG establishes age-appropriate guidelines, drives multicentre research, and acts as a bridge between the SSPHO, the Swiss Hematology Network (SHN), the Swiss Society of Hematology (SSH), and international societies.
Key Aims & Focus Areas
Research & Registries: Promote research on inherited and acquired conditions, supporting data collection and multicentre studies.
Clinical Guidance: Develop consensus guidelines and best-practice recommendations for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
Education & Case Exchange: Create educational resources for clinicians and families, and host expert case discussions.
Working Group Membership & General Rules
Membership is open to all ordinary and extraordinary SSPHO members, as well as representatives from related fields (surgery, pathology, radiology, radiation oncology, rehabilitation, nursing, and patient representatives). Ideally, every Swiss center and Young Investigators are represented.
How to Join: Submit a short, informal Letter of Intent outlining relevant expertise, motivation, expected contributions, and at least one future project idea.
Member Responsibilities: Active participation in projects and meetings is required. Co-authorship follows ICMJE guidelines.
Meetings: Group meetings occur every 3 months (online, in-person, or hybrid) to review progress, present new projects, and discuss complex cases. Sub-groups meet as needed.
