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The development of new drugs is often limited or even halted by their side effects on platelet function. In drug discovery, identifying compounds that might
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In our blog series on anti-platelet therapy, we have covered the development of both intravenous and oral therapies and the role of platelet function testing
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In the latest instalment of our antiplatelet therapy series, we take a look at platelet function testing and how requirements for it have shifted throughout
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In the second instalment of our antiplatelet therapy series, we take a look at intravenous (IV) antiplatelet therapy and how it came to be used.
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While it is not a regulatory requirement to test the effect of all drugs on platelets, platelet testing can be an important stage of the
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It is now 50 years since the first randomised, controlled trial of aspirin in the secondary prevention of mortality from myocardial infarction (MI)[1]. Although the
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Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are being discovered and developed as new therapeutic approaches to combat different diseases such as cancers, autoimmune diseases, HIV and more. Some
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Adverse findings in non-clinical safety/toxicity testing continue to be a major reason for failure and/or complexity in drug projects. Since primary target-related toxicity plays a
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Unwanted effects of drug compounds on platelet function can include a risk of increased bleeding and thrombotic events, depending on whether inhibition or enhancement of
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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are widely used as a targeted strategy for cancer treatment. However, due to their broad kinase target spectrum, most TKIs inevitably
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Perspectives and updates
We are thrilled to welcome Payash Bahuguna to the Platelet Services team as Director of Business Development. As Director of Business Development, Payash will bring
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The Platelet Services team were pleased to sponsor and participate in this year’s meeting of the Platelet Society held in the Dalton Building at Manchester
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The Platelet Services team returned home buoyant from a successful trip to Orlando for the Society of Toxicology 64th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo. It was
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From working on exciting client projects to attending industry events across the globe, it’s been another super busy but rewarding year here at Platelet Services
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At the beginning of September the Platelet Services team were delighted to attend Eurotox 2024, held at the Tivoli Hotel and Congress Centre in Copenhagen.
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In the latest instalment of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we sat down with Bob Humphries, Platelet Services’ Non-Executive Director and Drug Discovery Advisor, to
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Recently we sat down with Platelet Services CEO Natalia Dovlatova to discuss her career journey and plans for the future of the company. Before Platelet
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Towards the end of April, four of the Platelet Services team were delighted to travel to Aberdeen for the annual Platelet Society meeting. This group
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Recently we celebrated five years as Platelet Services and in this blog we are looking back on some of our highlights over the last five
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Platelet Services’ Natalia Dovlatova and Charlotte Jewell recently spent several days in Orlando, Florida while attending the American College of Toxicology (ACT) 44th Annual Meeting
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Senior Research Scientist, Paul Cato, started out his career in haematology and shares the career journey that led him back to working with platelets here
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Andrew Johnson is the Laboratory Manager at Platelet Services and this year, he celebrates 40 years working in science. In our latest blog, Andrew shares
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Platelet Services’ Charlotte Jewell and Paul Cato recently jetted off on an exciting trip to Milan, Italy to attend the EUPLAN International Conference. It took
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Thursday 13th October marks World Thrombosis Day, a day that focuses on the condition of thrombosis by spreading awareness, hosting educational events and advocating for
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“There’s more than one way to catch a rabbit” is a phrase brought to mind after 2 days at the ELRIG meeting in London last
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Charlotte was Platelet Services’ first official employee and joined the company in 2020 following her studies in Manchester. Her appointment was supported by a grant
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Paul Cato had the pleasure of attending the Platelet Society Summer School last week on behalf of Platelet Services, which took place on the beautiful
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Wendy Tomlinson is Chief Scientific Officer at Platelet Services. In this blog she talks about her career and how it is possible to pursue a
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