Bloodworks 101

Extending Platelet Shelf Life in the Stolla Lab (S5 E7)

October 26, 2023 Bloodworks Northwest
Bloodworks 101
Extending Platelet Shelf Life in the Stolla Lab (S5 E7)
Show Notes

Platelets -- the part of blood that helps control bleeding -- are lifesaving for cancer patients, those receiving organ or bone marrow transplants, victims of trauma, and patients undergoing open-heart surgery. But donated platelets have a shelf-life of only 5-7 days. What if we could extend the life of platelets? What if modern platelet use is based on outdated assumptions? Dr. Moritz Stolla of Bloodworks Research institute wants to find out.