Download The Laboratory of Platelet and Leukocyte Biology, Level 6 Burnet

The Laboratory of Platelet and Leukocyte Biology, Level 6 Burnet Building, Alfred Medical
Research and Education Precinct, Commercial Rd, Prahran, Victoria 3181. Tel: (03) 9903 0122
March 2006
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE BLOOD FOR
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH ?
Project Title: Investigation of factors that regulate blood clotting.
We are undertaking a research project studying the processes involved in the formation
of blood clots. While blood clots normally form to prevent excessive bleeding
following an injury, the same processes are involved in the formation of harmful clots
that may block blood vessels, causing heart attacks or strokes. A clearer understanding
of clots form will not only increase our knowledge of blood clot formation in healthy
individuals and individuals with cardiovascular disease, but may potentially lead to
new preventative and therapeutic drugs for heart attacks and strokes.
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Blood donors must be aged 18 – 60 years, and not currently taking anti-clotting or
anti-inflammatory medication. These include non-prescription drugs such as
Aspirin, Dispirin, ibuprofen (Nurofen).
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We accept some individuals unable to give blood at the Red Cross Blood Bank (eg.
People who have previously resided in the United Kingdom). Conditions apply.
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Participation is entirely voluntary, and participants will receive $10 per donation for
their travel and parking costs.
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Blood will be collected at The Australian Centre for Blood Diseases (Level 6, Burnet
Building, AMREP) between 8:00 – 10:00 am. Blood volumes required can range
from 150 – 400 mls.
For more information, please contact:
Australian Centre for Blood Diseases on 9903 0122
Akiko Ono (03 9903 0148) OR Mark Frazzetto (03 9903 0149)
between 9am – 6pm