Welcome to the Platelet Society website.
Supporting Research and Education of Platelet Related Diseases (PRDs).
Black History Month
To mark Black History Month, we have produced a series of infographics to celebrate major contributions to cardiovascular science by Black scientists. The Platelet Society recognises the major contributions of […]
BHF report on haemostasis and thrombosis
The British Heart Foundation has today published a report on haemostasis and thrombosis research in the UK, over the last 60 years. This highlights the important role that the BHF […]
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 […]
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📢 PhD studentship Available!📢
#PhD Studentship available in the lab of Dr @Giodarno Pula at the University of Hull.
Investigate the molecular mechanisms that link high #blood glucose with #platelet hyperreactivity and #thrombosis!
Check out ➡️ https://plateletsociety.co.uk/job/phd-studentship-university-of-hull/
📢 JOB ALERT!📢
2 year PDRA post available at University of Pavia to investigate the molecular mechanisms of #thromboinflammation.
For more information visit ➡️ https://plateletsociety.co.uk/job/postdoctoral-researh-fellow-university-of-pavia/
📢 PDRA Post Available📢
Fantastic 3-year Postdoc Opportunity!
Join Dr Alice Pollitt and the @RdgPlateletLabs on a @NC3Rs funded project to create a humanised vessel on a chip, to investigate #platelet function.
To find out more ➡️ https://jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=12572
Today is World Thrombosis Day #WTDay23
Members of the @plateletsociety are researching how #platelets contribute to #thrombosis so that we can improve treatments and diagnosis for #patients.
To learn more about @thrombosisday ➡️ http://worldthrombosisday.org
#MoveAgainstThrombosis
A huge thank you to the @BristolPlatelet team for organising and hosting such an amazing #EUPLAN2023 conference.
Thank you to all presenters and attendees for sharing your exciting new developments in #platelet and #megakaryocyte research.
See you all in 2024 and 2025!!
