Rochelle Winikoff

Rochelle Winikoff is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics within the Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal, Canada. She specializes in hematology-oncology with a focus on hemostasis disorders. Dr. Winikoff completed her medical degree (1995) and Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (2003) at McGill University, followed by specialized training in internal medicine, adult hematology, and hemostasis pathologies.

Her research focuses on:

• Hemostasis abnormalities in women and children
• Von Willebrand Disease management
• Pediatric thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Bleeding disorders in obstetric and gynecological contexts
• Development of international clinical guidelines

She leads the Interdisciplinary Women's Hemostasis Program and directs clinical programs for von Willebrand Disease and Pediatric TTP at CHU Sainte-Justine.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on bleeding disorders across pediatric and obstetric contexts, with recent work expanding into COVID-19 coagulopathies and international classification systems. Research themes include:

• Prophylactic management of inherited bleeding disorders
• Consensus guidelines for menorrhagia/postpartum hemorrhage
• Gender-specific approaches to hematological care
• International collaborative research networks

Dr. Winikoff holds leadership positions including:

• Chair of the Women and Bleeding Disorders Committee (AHCDC)
• Co-chair of ISTH Women's Health Issues Subcommittee
• Honorary chair of Code Red program (Canadian Hemophilia Society)
• Active member of Canadian Pediatric Thrombosis Network

She regularly presents at international conferences on women's hematology topics.