ISTH Congress News

This year, the ISTH will be delivering a daily Congress podcast called The Daily Download, which is a special mini-series of the ISTH Pulse Podcast.

Beginning Friday, July 10, The Daily Download podcast mini-series will feature the latest Congress highlights, breaking science and important news from the meeting. Podcast co-hosts Geoffrey Barnes and Julia Sandrin Gauer will share a preview of each day's activities, exclusive interviews with Congress speakers and behind-the-scenes insights into scientific sessions.

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Whether you're attending the Congress in Paris or following along virtually, The Daily Download is your source for the latest updates from ISTH 2026. Simply follow the ISTH Pulse Podcast in your favorite app, and each morning, you'll receive a primer on what to expect that day.

ISTH Awards

The ISTH presents several awards at the ISTH Congress. See below for the awards and their scheduled presentations:

• Robert P. Grant Medal: Frits Rosendaal
  Presented at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, July 11 at 17:00

  • Read the announcement here​

  • Read an in-depth profile here

  • Watch a video interview here (coming soon)

• Harold R. Roberts Award: Donald M. Arnold
  Presented at the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, July 11 at 17:00

  • Read the announcement here​

  • Read an in-depth profile here

  • Watch a video interview here (coming soon)

• Esteemed Career Awards: Maria das Graças Carvalho; Susan R. Kahn; Michael Laffan; Paolo Prandoni; Philip Wells
  Presented at the Plenary on Monday, July 13 at 11:15

  • Read the announcement here​​

  • Read in-depth profiles here: Maria das Graças Carvalho; Susan R. Kahn; Michael Laffan; Paolo Prandoni; Philip Wells

  • Watch a feature video here

• Outstanding Mentor Awards: Hans Deckmyn; David Ginsburg 
  Presented at the Plenary on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:15

  • Read the announcement here​​

  • Listen to the featured podcast here (coming soon)

• Fundamental Research Awards: Adela Constantinescu Bercu; Johnathan Morris; Julia Tilburg
  Presented at the Plenary on Wednesday, July 15 at 11:45

  • Read the announcement here​

• JTH and RPTH Editors' Awards will be presented at invitation-only events.

  • Read the JTH Editors' Awards announcement here and the RPTH Editor's Award announcement here.

• WTD Advocacy Award Winners

• SSC Grant Awardees

• Travel Award Winners