about PPTA

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is a key player in the plasma industry, with an extensive network of human plasma collection centers and manufacturers. Collaborating with numerous key stakeholders and policymakers to establish rightful standards and programs for donors and patients is at the core of our work.

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Why you should donate plasma

Plasma-derived medicines are often the only therapies for many rare and chronic diseases. By becoming a donor, you increase the chances of regular access to plasma medicines for those in need, contributing to the improvement of health outcomes for patients.

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Media

Stay up to date with the key developments and issues discussed by our stakeholders, members, and patients by taking a look at our available media resources.

Aug 24, 2023

Interview with Irene Saugar Gómez, Ph.D., Quality Assessor of biological human medicinal products with the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices

Aug 15, 2023

PPTA President and CEO Anita Brikman speaks with Grifols Egypt CEO Dr. Magdy Amin

Jul 17, 2023

Oksana Muliarchuk - Director of a Ukrainian-Based Network of Plasma Centers

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas Kreil, Winner of the Hilfenaus Award

May 26, 2023

Watch our interview with Prof. Richard Knight as he shares valuable perspectives on immunoglobulins

May 10, 2023

Patient Stories presented by PPTA

May 2, 2023

PPTA New Website and Brand Launch

Mar 7, 2023

The Brussels Times Hosts Event at the European Parliament

Nov 18, 2022

Take a tour of a plasma donation center in Frankfurt, Germany

Jul 22, 2022

The need for a policy change – Plasma donation

Jul 22, 2022

2022 International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC): Day One

Jul 21, 2022

2022 International Plasma Protein Congress (IPPC): Day Two

Jun 16, 2022

Differentiating Plasma from Blood

May 4, 2022

U.S. Roundtable on Immunoglobulin Use

Nov 2, 2021

EU BTC revision – The socioeconomic benefits of plasma-derived medicines

Oct 27, 2021

Why is Donating Plasma Important?

Oct 21, 2021

Strengthening the EU Blood Directive for patients who need plasma-derived medicines

Oct 18, 2021

Meet Amber, a Teacher and Dedicated Plasma Donor

Oct 11, 2021

Europe needs to collect more plasma – Improving patient access to plasma-derived medicines

Oct 8, 2021

EU BTC revision – Facts about compensating plasma donors

Jun 3, 2021

April 2021 Online Roundtable hosted by MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland)

Jun 3, 2021

Highlights from the April 2021 Online Roundtable hosted by MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen (EPP, Finland)

Feb 24, 2021

“Introduction to the Global Journey of Plasma" webinar

Jan 18, 2021

Highlights from the EP roundtable event “Ensuring Appropriate Patient Access to PDMPs”

Jan 18, 2021

Presentation of the 2020 Joachim Hilfenhaus Award

Jan 18, 2021

Presentation of the 2020 Robert W. Reilly Award

Jan 14, 2021

Plasma: An Overview

Jan 14, 2021

Experts on Coronavirus: The Virus, The Disease, Prevention and Treatment

Jan 14, 2021

Patient Perspectives on COVID-19 and Access to Care

Jan 14, 2021

Combating COVID-19 Industry Spotlight: Kedrion

Jan 14, 2021

Keynote Address – Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

Jan 14, 2021

Keynote Address – Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, U.S. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health

Jan 13, 2021

Plasma 101

Jan 13, 2021

Welcome to the Global Plasma Summit

Jan 13, 2021

Combating COVID-19 Industry Spotlight: CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance

Jan 13, 2021

Combating COVID-19 Industry Spotlight: Emergent

Jan 13, 2021

Combating COVID-19 Industry Spotlight: Grifols

Jan 8, 2021

Spotlight on Plasma Part One: Together We Are Stronger

Dec 15, 2020

Ensuring Appropriate Patient Access to Plasma-Derived Medicinal Products

Dec 10, 2020

PPTA webinar on unique patient access challenges to plasma-derived medicinal products in COVID times link

Aug 24, 2020

Thank you, plasma donors!

May 29, 2020

From PPTA: "Thank you, plasma donors!"

Mar 9, 2020

Prof. Lieven Annemans Speaks about the Value of Plasma-Derived Therapies

Nov 7, 2018

The Power of Plasma Donation - Hungarian

Oct 29, 2018

The Power of Plasma Donation - Czech

Oct 29, 2018

The Power of Plasma Donation - Spanish

Oct 9, 2018

The Power of Plasma Donation - German

Oct 8, 2018

The Power of Plasma Donation Animation - English

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 6: Peter Jaworski, Georgetown University
Podcasts
Jul 20, 2021

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 6: Peter Jaworski, Georgetown University

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 5: Nancy Di Salvo, GBS|CIDP Foundation
Podcasts
Jun 16, 2021

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 5: Nancy Di Salvo, GBS|CIDP Foundation

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 4: Vicki & Fred Modell, Co-Founders, Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Podcasts
Apr 16, 2021

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 4: Vicki & Fred Modell, Co-Founders, Jeffrey Modell Foundation

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 2: U.S. Election 2020 Wrap-Up
Podcasts
Nov 13, 2020

Plasma is Life podcast series episode 2: U.S. Election 2020 Wrap-Up

Join PPTA

Become a member of PPTA! PPTA engages with stakeholders to establish and improve regulations and policies that affect the sector.

By being a member of our industry-leading association, you can work closely with influential partners, enjoy numerous benefits and access useful resources.

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24-hour crisis management assistance
Subscriptions to industry leading briefings, magazine, and reports
Discount for two premier annual industry conferences
Access to legislative and regulatory expertise
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Members of the media are encouraged to send press inquiries to media@pptaglobal.org

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