About the Platelet Disorder Support Association

Welcome to the Platelet Disorder Support Association web site

Since joining the PDSA in June 2008, I have been amazed by the connection that people affected by ITP and other blood disorders have to each other. This web site and other PDSA program offerings connect people like you, with patients and families who share similar interests, and empower you by offering the most timely, accurate and comprehensive information about ITP and other blood disorders.

Thank you for visiting our web site -- we are here for you. We hope that you will visit often and consider joining our group.

Craig Conway
Executive Director

The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a non-profit corporation founded in August, 1998 to provide information, support, and encourage research about ITP and other platelet disorders.

It all began as a simple idea in the spring of 1997, construct a web site that provided a place to share our ITP stories. Since www.itppeople.com was initiated it has grown exponentially and has become the site of choice for many with ITP and other platelet disorders.

PDSA Programs

Patient Education - We provide on-line and printed information that enhances the knowledge of the disease, treatments, and wellness practices. We investigate and report the most recent research findings and treatment recommendations.

Support Services - Our services promote patient-to-patient, patient-to-physician, and patient-to-medical provider communication. We encourage patient involvement in treatment and life-style decisions.

Public Education - Through contacts with the media and the publication of educational materials, we strive to increase the amount of information presented and available about ITP and other platelet disorders.

Platelet Disorder Research and Advocacy - We assist and encourage research in the treatment of ITP and other platelet disorders through surveys and collaboration with the National Institutes of Health, physicians, and researchers.

PDSA is a 501(c) 3 corporation. All contributions are tax deductible.

Board of Directors	Medical Advisors	Emeritus
Susan Anderson Deborah Couture Jamie Harwell Matthew Heyman Dirk Leasure Barbara Pruitt John Schwartzman Beth Siegelbaum	James Bussel, MD Douglas Cines, MD Amy Geddis, MD Terry Gernsheimer, MD Andra James, MD Craig Kessler, MD David Kuter, MD Howard Liebman, MD Michael Nissenblatt, MD Drew Provan, MD John Semple, PhD Michael Tarantino, MD	Robert McMillan, MD
Contact Us
PDSA P.O. Box 61533 Potomac, MD 20859 ---- 133 Rollins Avenue, Suite 5 Rockville, MD 20852	87-PLATELET (877) 528-3538 (301) 770-6636 ----- Fax: (301) 770-6638	Email: pdsa@pdsa.org