Conference Description
The Cell Biology of Megakaryocytes and Platelets GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The program of this 10th biennial meeting is designed to have open and collegial discussions on important and sometimes controversial findings, to encourage frank exchanges of insights on the mechanisms behind new intriguing discoveries, and to brainstorm exciting new tools, new devices, and new reagents for future therapeutics. Known for its inclusive and friendly atmosphere, the Cell Biology of Megakaryocytes and Platelets GRC draws a mixture of scientists, clinicians, and industry representatives. Trainees will have opportunities to present their work to senior investigators and peers at Poster Preview sessions, afternoon poster sessions, and other more informal settings. The best abstracts will be selected for short oral presentations at the GRC or the GRS meeting.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by November 2, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Megakaryocytes and Platelets Products of Their Habitats
Discussion Leaders
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Peter Newman (Blood Research Institute, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, United States)
Speakers
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Mortimer Poncz (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, United States)
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Alessandra Balduini (University of Pavia, Italy)
Deconstructing Megakaryocytes
Discussion Leaders
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Hana Raslova (INSERM UMR 1287, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France)
Speakers
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Satoshi Yamazaki (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
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Camilla Forsberg (University of California Santa Cruz, United States)
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Joseph Italiano (Boston Children's Hospital, United States)
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Shaun Jackson (Heart Research Institute and University of Sydney, Australia)
Platelets at Work
Discussion Leaders
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Jose Cancelas (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, United States)
Speakers
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Moritz Stolla (BloodworksNW Research Institute, United States)
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Christian Kastrup (Versiti Blood Research Institute, United States)
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Ashley Brown (North Carolina State University / University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States)
Test Tube Platelets and Vessels
Discussion Leaders
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Alan Cantor (Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, United States)
Speakers
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Abdullah Khan (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
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Aaron Petrey (University of Utah, United States)
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Lining (Arnold) Ju (The University of Sydney, Australia)
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Isabelle Salles-Crawley (St George's University of London, United Kingdom)
Rogue Megakaryocytes and Platelets
Discussion Leaders
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Kathleen Freson (KU Leuven, Belgium)
Speakers
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Jorge Di Paola (Washington University in St. Louis, United States)
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Michele Lambert (The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, United States)
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Jeffrey Berger (NYU School of Medicine, United States)
Inflamed Megakaryocytes and Platelets
Discussion Leaders
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Heyu Ni (University of Toronto / Canadian Blood Services, Canada)
Speakers
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Saul Villeda (University of California San Francisco, United States)
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Mirta Schattner (Institute of Experimental Medicine / CONICET-National Academy of Medicine, Argentina)
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Simon Cleary (King's College London, United Kingdom)
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Kimberly Martinod (KU Leuven, United States)
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Evi Stavrou (Case Western Reserve University, United States)
Platelets in the Immune Crossfire
Discussion Leaders
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John Semple (Lund University, Sweden)
Speakers
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Kandace Gollomp (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, United States)
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Ishac Nazy (McMaster University, Canada)
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Gowthami Arepally (Duke University School of Medicine, United States)
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Platelet Regulators
Discussion Leaders
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Xiaoping Du (University of Illinois at Chicago, United States)
Speakers
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Wally Whiteheart (University of Kentucky, United States)
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Jesse Rowley (University of Utah, United States)
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Scott Cameron (Cleveland Clinic Foundation, United States)
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Ingeborg Hers (University of Bristol, United Kingdom)
Keynote Session: Novel Platelet Therapeutics
Discussion Leaders
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Debra Newman (Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, United States)
Speakers
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Barry Coller (Rockefeller University, United States)
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Stephen Watson (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)
The GRC Power Hourâ„¢
Organizers
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Milka Koupenova (UMass Chan Medical School, United States)
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Markus Bender (University Hospital Würzburg, Germany)