She will investigate the regulation platelet procoagulant response by Rap1 and Rho family small GTPases & will utilize novel in vivo imaging techniques, proteomics & functional platelet assays to establish the in vivo significance of Rap1 in platelet procoagulant response...3/3
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Abigail Ballard PhD candidate in Wolfgang Bergmeier’s lab @scheibech was awarded a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Predoctoral Fellowship (F31) from @nih_nhlbi . @UNC_SOM @UNC_GradSchool @UNCResearch & UNC Blood Research Center 1/3 go.unc.edu/Fp3f9
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Jean Marie N. Mwiza has the cover article in the May 2022 issue of Blood! Congrats: Robert H. Lee, David S. Paul, Lori A. Holle, Brian C. Cooley, Bernhard Nieswandt, Wyatt J. Schug, Tomohiro Kawano, Nigel Mackman, @Jeanmariesabato @scheibech @aswolberg go.unc.edu/p6G5C
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Both G protein–coupled and immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif receptors mediate venous thrombosis in mice loom.ly/o9yKYL8
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This week we are featuring Abigail Ballard! 🔬 Abby is a third-year PhD candidate in the Bergmeier lab at UNC studying platelets. Abby is in the Biochemistry and Biophysics department and is on our executive team! 🎉 Checkout her video to learn more! @UNC_BCBP @abigailrballard
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UNC Graduate Student Jean Marie Mwiza in Wolfgang Bergmeier & Alisa Wolberg labs, Published Platelet research in the Journal Blood!@Jeanmariesabato @JeanMar88658122 @RobertHLee8 @scheibech @aswolberg @ASH_hematology @UNC_SOM @uncpbts @UNCResearch go.unc.edu/d5T8A 1/2
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Congratulations to @Jeanmariesabato for receiving an American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award for his abstract: The Small GTPase Rap1 in Platelets Is Critical for Arterial but Not Venous Thrombosis in Mice. Way to go JM!
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Welcome to the lab Tristan Miller-Cottle! Our new Research Technician is ready to go and we're very happy to have him on the team!
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Hi my name is Jean Marie, a fifth year PhD at UNC Chapel Hill. My work focuses on platelets in VTE. I'm passionate about cardiovascular research and advocating for a better tomorrow for everyone. #BlackInCardioRollCall #BlackInCardioWeek @UNC_BCBP @UNC_MHI @scheibech @aswolberg
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Check our latest work! Two independent molecular approaches proved to be efficient in preventing the detrimental impact of a dominant-negative #VWF variant in vivo. First siRNA-based correction of #VWD in a mouse model @InsermU1176 @UniFerrara @JTHjournal pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3304…
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Congrats to Jean Marie Mwiza for earning a Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship for his project, "Determining the Platelet Signaling Pathway(s) Critical in Venous Thrombosis Pathogenesis"!
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New model for in vivo human platelet function testing helps bridge the gap between the bench and bedside. @BergmeierLab ow.ly/CGJL50AcObK
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Congrats to one of our intrepid undergraduate researchers, Gracie Clark, for her contributions to the invention of the "Pipette Pal"! Read more here: launchchapelhill.com/blog/20…
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We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to conduct in vivo and in vitro studies aimed at a better understanding of how the function of megakaryocytes and platelets is controlled by small GTPases. bergmeierlab.web.unc.edu @scheibech
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Congratulations Bobby!
Congrats to Robert H Lee, Brinkhous Early Career Investigator Award winner at #VascularDiscovery20! His work involved a study that yields insights on DAPT safety in thrombocytopenia & the best use of platelet transfusion for bleeding reversal. spr.ly/6014170qI @UNC
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Congrats to Robert H Lee, Brinkhous Early Career Investigator Award winner at #VascularDiscovery20! His work involved a study that yields insights on DAPT safety in thrombocytopenia & the best use of platelet transfusion for bleeding reversal. spr.ly/6014170qI @UNC
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