1947

Dr Alfredo Pavlovsky, a doctor in Buenos Aires, Argentina, distinguishes two types of haemophilia in his lab – A and B.1

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1952

Stephen Christmas is diagnosed with haemophilia B, which doctors colloquially refer to as Christmas Disease. Fresh frozen plasma is the only treatment option available, and the average life expectancy is less than 20 years old.1

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Stephen Christmas is diagnosed with haemophilia B, which doctors colloquially refer to as Christmas Disease. Fresh frozen plasma is the only treatment option available, and the average life expectancy is less than 20 years old.1

Patient

Dan

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Dan has experienced the full treatment spectrum for haemophilia, from lyophilised plasma to factor. Now with a young grandson who also has haemophilia, he’s amazed by how far we’ve come and is excited for where the science is headed.

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1970s

Factor concentrates in powdered form become available, allowing for home infusions and a significant reduction in treatment time.1 


Researchers pioneer genetic engineering, creating the potential to treat genetic conditions by modifying a person’s genes.2

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Factor concentrates in powdered form become available, allowing for home infusions and a significant reduction in treatment time.1 


Researchers pioneer genetic engineering, creating the potential to treat genetic conditions by modifying a person’s genes.2

Healthcare Provider

Sue

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Sue, a now-retired nurse coordinator, spent the last three decades on the front lines caring for people with haemophilia.

Sue's story
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1980s

Scientists successfully clone the Factor VIII and IX genes, paving the way for breakthrough synthetic therapies (not derived from human plasma) using recombinant technologies.1


 

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Scientists successfully clone the Factor VIII and IX genes, paving the way for breakthrough synthetic therapies (not derived from human plasma) using recombinant technologies.1


 

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1990s

The first recombinant FIX products are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) to treat haemophilia B, leading the way for prophylactic treatment, which dramatically improves patients’ lives.1,3


Haemophilia patient life expectancy improves to 67 years old.4

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The first recombinant FIX products are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) to treat haemophilia B, leading the way for prophylactic treatment, which dramatically improves patients’ lives.1,3


Haemophilia patient life expectancy improves to 67 years old.4

Patient

Adam

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A child of the 90s, Adam felt comfortable engaging in most activities with family and friends thanks to the availability of prophylactic haemophilia treatments.

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Healthcare Provider

Dr. Klamroth

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Watch video of Dr. Klamroth’s story.

A leader in the haemophilia medical community, Dr. Klamroth has witnessed several major treatment advancements over the past 25 years and looks forward to what the next 25 years will bring.

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Evidence grows for the potential
2000s

Evidence grows for the potential of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to deliver safe, effective, and lasting genes that produce blood-clotting factor in the body.1

Evidence grows for the potential

Evidence grows for the potential of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to deliver safe, effective, and lasting genes that produce blood-clotting factor in the body.1

Patient

Jeron

Rankin portrait of hemophilia patient, Jeron

Though held back from playing sports as a child, Jeron has channelled his energy into being an advocate in the haemophilia community, travelling the world and inspiring others with the condition.

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2010s

Long-acting recombinant factor therapies are available offering the haemophilia community additional treatment options.1


Late-stage trials for AAV-based gene therapy in haemophilia begin.6

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Long-acting recombinant factor therapies are available offering the haemophilia community additional treatment options.1


Late-stage trials for AAV-based gene therapy in haemophilia begin.6

Patient/Caregiver

Stormy

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Rankin portrait of hemophilia patient and caregiver, Stormy

As a woman with haemophilia and a caregiver to a son with haemophilia, Stormy has made it her mission to educate others, advocating for men and women alike in the haemophilia community.

 

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2020s

Gene therapy trials in haemophilia continue to show promise in potentially decreasing annualised bleeding rates as well as the use of replacement therapy.8

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Gene therapy trials in haemophilia continue to show promise in potentially decreasing annualised bleeding rates as well as the use of replacement therapy.8

Patient

Wayne

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Rankin portrait of hemophilia patient, Wayne

As an advocate for haemophilia for over 40 years, Wayne has experienced monumental advancements in haemophilia treatments and has committed his life to ensuring a better world for today’s haemophilia community.

Wayne's story
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Patient

Lukas

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Diagnosed at nine months old, Lukas hopes to shine a light on life with haemophilia, including the importance of increasing understanding of the disease to ensure children with haemophilia are given the same opportunities as their peers at school, as well as his hopes for the future. 

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Patient

Alex and Josh

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Alex and Josh, now 26, were born and raised in the UK. At three years old the brothers were diagnosed with severe haemophilia A. Growing up they found it difficult to fit in with their peers, especially as they were unable to take part in popular school sports such as rugby. Despite this, they got used to learning how to better manage their haemophilia and now strive to live as ‘normal’ a life as possible.

 

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Patient

Fabio

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Fabio is 27 years old and was diagnosed with severe haemophilia B when he was two. Despite the setbacks he has faced, Fabio does not allow haemophilia to hinder his passions. He actively participates in sports, cycling around his hometown of Zaragoza, Spain and camping in the mountains. Hopes for new treatment options keep Fabio optimistic for the future, with the prospect of a freer life, away from regular hospital visits.

 

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Patient

Eke and Sterre

Eke and Sterre
Eke and Sterre

Eke and Sterre, a mother and daughter with haemophilia, share their experiences, emphasising the advances made in the understanding and treatment of haemophilia in women and girls.

Eke and Sterre's story
Eke and Sterre