The Platelet Society – Supporting Research and Education of Platelet Related Diseases

Chiara Pallini, PhD student

Birmingham Platelet Group, University of Birmingham

Abdullah Khan, PhD student

Birmingham Platelet Group, University of Birmingham

Gagan D Flora, PhD Student

Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, University of Reading

Gagan D Flora, PhD Student

Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, University of Reading

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Outreach and Public Engagement Funding Opportunity

Are you interested in doing outreach or public engagement related to platelets and platelet research? With British Science Week running from 6-15th March we wanted to encourage our membership to take part in Outreach and Education activities to introduce the next generation of scientists to biomedical sciences and most importantly platelets, and platelet related research! The Society is offering grants to support platelet related outreach and education projects. […]

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Annual Conference

We are delighted to invite you to join the next Platelet Society meeting that will be held in Reading from the 9th – 11th September 2026.

This meeting will bring together senior and junior scientists in an informal atmosphere to discuss the latest research covering a broad range of topics in platelet and megakaryocyte biology, from basic science to recent advances in clinical studies. We have an exciting programme that features key leaders in our field to give plenary presentations, the Gustav Born Award and Alison Goodall Award recipient lectures, and there will be the opportunity for all delegates to present their work in a friendly and relaxed environment.

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