The Scientific and Standardization Committee oversees the work of the Scientific Subcommittees of the ISTH.

The SSC Officers make up part of the SSC Executive Committee, which is a standing committee of the SSC.  The SSC Chairman reports to the ISTH Council. 

The SSC Executive Committee provides executive direction for the Subcommittees ongoing activities.  The Subcommittees work on objectives set forth for them by the SSC Executive Committee and report at least annually regarding their progress toward these objectives.  They may also advise the SSC about important tasks appropriate to the mission of the SSC and may propose new or revised objectives for their activities, subject to approval by the SSC.  The Executive Committee may establish and discontinue Subcommittees as needed. 

SSC Executive Officers serve two-year terms and are elected from current or past Subcommittee Chairmen and Co-Chairmen.  All interested individuals can become involved in the work of the SSC.  ISTH members can be appointed to serve as Chairman or Co-Chairman of a Subcommittee. 

Find a historical list of all past SSC Chairmen and SSC members by class here.