1947

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

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1952

Stephen Christmas is diagnosed with hemophilia 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.

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Stephen Christmas is diagnosed with hemophilia 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.

Patient

Dan

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

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1970s

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


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

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


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

Patient

Christopher

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Christopher was told he wouldn’t live past age 5 — but after years of health crises, he is hopeful for his future and that of his children due to the advancement of hemophilia treatments.

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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 hemophilia.

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1980s

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


It is discovered that much of the human-derived clotting factor had come from blood donations contaminated with blood-borne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis viruses.

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


It is discovered that much of the human-derived clotting factor had come from blood donations contaminated with blood-borne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis viruses.

Scientist

Ying Poi

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Rankin portrait of hemophilia gene therapy scientist, Ying Poi

As a scientist working in gene therapy, Ying Poi has seen the many advancements of hemophilia treatments firsthand.

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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 hemophilia B, leading the way for prophylactic treatment, which dramatically improve patients’ lives.


Hemophilia patient life expectancy improves to 67 years old.

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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 hemophilia B, leading the way for prophylactic treatment, which dramatically improve patients’ lives.


Hemophilia patient life expectancy improves to 67 years old.

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 hemophilia treatments.

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Healthcare Provider

Dr. Klamroth

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Watch video of Dr. Klamroth’s story.

A leader in the hemophilia 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 into the body. 

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 into the body. 

Patient

Jeron

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Rankin portrait of hemophilia patient, Jeron

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

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2010s

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


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

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


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

Patient

Nathan

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Watch video of Nathan’s story.

Nathan credits his happy and full childhood to his mother and his prophy regimen. Now a college student, Nathan’s journey with hemophilia has inspired him to pursue a medical degree.

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Caregiver

Jennifer

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Having a child with hemophilia added another layer of worry to being a mother, but Jennifer raised her son with resilience, strength, and a dash of gratitude.

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Patient/Caregiver

Stormy

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Rankin portrait of hemophilia patient and caregiver, Stormy

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

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2020s

Gene therapy trials in hemophilia continue and show promise in potentially decreasing annualized bleeding rates and use of replacement therapy.

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Gene therapy trials in hemophilia continue and show promise in potentially decreasing annualized bleeding rates and use of replacement therapy.

Patient

Wayne

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

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