ISTH 2017 Congress on Track to Break Records in Field for Attendance and

New Innovations

Global Scientific Meeting Slated to be Worlds Largest Gathering of Experts in Thrombosis and
Hemostasis.

Chapel Hill, NC, March 15, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The International Society on Thrombosis and
Haemostasis (ISTH) today announced its upcoming ISTH 2017 Congress is expected to surpass records
in the field for event attendance and an increase in abstract submissions, exhibitors, supported satellite
symposia and product theaters. These record-breaking numbers reflect the strong scientific and clinical
advances in the field, particularly by ISTH members.

The ISTH 2017 Congress, taking place July 8-13 in Berlin, Germany brings together the world's leading
experts in thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology with a focus on understanding bleeding and
clotting disorders to better serve patients. With an expected attendance of up to 10,000 delegates from 90
countries, ISTH 2017 will not only be the largest global meeting in thrombosis and hemostasis to date,
but also among the largest scientific meetings hosted in Berlin.

This year, an astounding 3,120 scientific abstracts from 83 countries were submitted by clinicians,
scientists, academics and students for ISTH 2017, which is the second highest submission rate in the
history of the meeting, following closely after ISTH 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland. Abstracts cover
important topics such as atherothrombosis and stroke, coagulant and anticoagulant mechanisms,
diagnostics, hemorrhagic disorders and hemophilia, management of thromboembolism, pediatrics,
nursing and allied health, platelets, transfusion and biotherapeutics, vascular biology and much more.

ISTH 2017 is on track to be the most impactful meeting of both the scientific community and industry
for the presentation of scientific advances and therapeutic approaches, said Congress President Johannes
Oldenburg. We look forward to convening the world's experts to discuss new clinical applications
designed to improve patient care around the globe.

In addition, the meeting will offer the largest industry exhibition of any meeting in the field since 2009. It
will also feature a record-breaking number of supported symposia and product theaters, which underscore
the exciting new diagnostics and therapeutic approaches that will be revealed at ISTH 2017.

The ISTH is committed to providing the latest innovations in scientific meetings and continues to
explore creative and exciting offerings for our delegates, said Ingrid Pabinger, ISTH Chairman of
Council. ISTH 2017 delegates will experience a variety of new engagement platforms, including
Congress TV, live streaming, a virtual delegate bag, and new networking features. These innovations
reflect the ISTH's overall focus on delivering knowledge and education in new ways to best meet the
needs of scientists and clinicians around the world.

In May 2016, the ISTH announced a strategic decision to hold its global congress in an annual format
starting in 2019. The annual format will allow researchers, clinicians and allied health professionals in the

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bleeding, clotting and related fields to remain on the cutting-edge of science and deliver the best patient
care. In addition to being more compact, the annual congress will implement a formal rotation pattern to
create more consistent opportunities for engagement of the global community.

Registration for ISTH 2017 is now open. Visit www.isth2017.org to learn more. Members of the media
interested in attending ISTH 2017 should contact Barbara Krolak at Barbara_Krolak@isth.org for a
complimentary press pass and media program information.

About the ISTH

Founded in 1969, the ISTH is the leading worldwide not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing
the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding disorders. ISTH is an
international professional membership organization with more than 4,000 clinicians, researchers and
educators working together to improve the lives of patients in more than 94 countries around the world.
Among its highly regarded activities and initiatives are education and standardization programs, research
activities, meetings and congresses, peer-reviewed publications, expert committees and World
Thrombosis Day on 13 October. Visit ISTH online at www.isth.org.

Media Contact
Barbara Krolak, Relationship and Campaign Specialist
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
+1 919-929-3807
Barbara_Krolak@isth.org

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Contact Information:
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Barbara Krolak, Relationship and Campaign Specialist
1-919-929-3807
Contact via Email
www.isth.org

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