Season 2 Episode 31 | March 24, 2026
Transforming Pediatric ITP Research: Inside the Pediatric ITP Consortium of North America (ICON)
If treating pediatric ITP can sometimes feel like trial and error, this episode helps explain why—and what’s being done to change that. Host Barbara Pruitt talks with Dr. Kristin Shimano about the growing role of collaboration in advancing research, improving treatment decisions, and focusing not just on platelet counts, but on quality of life for patients. You’ll get an inside look at how specialists are working together across North America to better understand this rare disease and what that means for families searching for answers and hope.
Lifestyle Tip:
After 60+ years with ITP, Barbara shares a simple mindset shift that can change how you approach each day.
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