Education

VCCIS is proud to sponsor a Special Interest Group presentation at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in 2021 on Thursday, June 10; 4:00 - 5:00 pm MDT. Dr. James B Bussel, M.D., will present "Immune thrombocytopenia across species – a 2021 update on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of human ITP.”

Dr. Bussel will provide an update on pathogenesis of ITP, including potential triggers like COVID-19 vaccination, and review the standard diagnostic approach to human ITP. He will also discuss current recommended therapeutic approaches to ITP in people, including thrombopoieitin receptor agonists, and finish by describing exciting novel therapies currently in clinical trials.

VCCIS is happy to make this video recording available to VCCIS members. If you're a member, head over to the Forums where you'll find the link to watch this exciting presentation!