Welcome to the Platelet Society website.
Supporting Research and Education of Platelet Related Diseases (PRDs).
World Thrombosis Day
Tuesday 13th October saw the Platelet Society joining with researchers, clinicians and patients from across the world to recognise World Thrombosis Day Marking the anniversary of the birth of Rudolph Virchow, one of the founders of the study of thrombosis, World Thrombosis Day aims to raise awareness of this important disease and to highlight the […]
Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia (GT) – A Personal Story
Tanya is aged 52 and has Glanzmann’s thrombasthenia (GT), an inherited platelet disorder. She is married and works part time as a nurse specialist. Patients with GT have normal numbers of platelets, but their platelets do not function properly as they lack a key substance which makes platelets stick together to stop bleeding. Tanya’s Story […]
The Platelet society promotes excellence in #research, #education and public awareness of #platelet biology in human #health and #disease.
Our mission is to:
1. Promote and assist research in all matters associated with platelets in disease
2. Advance the education of the public
We're looking forward to #ClotChat
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For more information about how #platelets contribute to #bloodclot formation and other platelet related diseases check out the @plateletsociety information leaflet!
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In addition to research the @plateletsociety is dedicated to supporting education and raising public awareness of platelet related diseases and disorders.
Take part in executive committee member @AmandaUnsworth1's #outreach activity 'Let's Build a Blood Clot' 🩸
It's #WorldThrombosisDay
#Thrombosis the formation of unwanted #bloodclots in an artery or vein.
Members of the @plateletsociety are involved in all aspects of platelet research and education to further knowledge of how platelets contribute to thrombosis.
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