President
ISTH
Milan, Italy
FLORA PEYVANDI MD, PhD is full professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Milan, Italy and director of the Angelo Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center of the Milan Policlinic Hospital, Italy.
Her research started with molecular and biochemical characterization of coagulation disorders aiming at the development of novel treatment for the affected patients. Her research continued with the understanding of the microvascular dysfunctions in order to implement/develop and standardize innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Since many years, Dr. Peyvandi has been participating in clinical, educational and research activities of different European and International scientific societies and patients’ organizations. She is currently the President of the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis and Past-President of the Executive Committee of the European Association for Haemophilia and Allied Disorders. She also serves as advisor on the European Agency of Medicine and on the Technical Health Committee of the Italian Ministry of Health. Her clinical, teaching and research experience combined with her life in different countries, led her to familiarize with patient management, scientific projects and educational systems of different parts of the world.