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At this time, our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the people of Ukraine.We stand in solidarity with the people, scientific communities and the scientists in Ukraine.We acknowledge the Russian scientists and citizens who are ashamed of this attack and speak out against the war.We call on the Russian leadership to immediately cease all military […]
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 […]
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Join us @uniofreading for 3 days packed full of everything platelet biology!
The #PlateletSummerSchool returns: 6th – 8th July 2022!! Just before @ISTH!
#PlateletSummerSchool #ISTH #PlateletECR
https://plateletsociety.co.uk/platelet-summer-school/
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