Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



What’s blood clot to do with it? Raising funds for a blood clot imaging suite

The scientists at Bloodworks Research Institute probably wouldn’t tell you they plan to change the world. In fact, it’s hard to get a scientist to agreeRead more →

When Minutes Count – How SiDx Blood Typing Will Help Save Lives

“It’s an amazing endeavor. It’s complicated, it’s hard work and it’s critical to the backbone of emergency medicine.” – Dr. Dan Ratner, Professor of Bioengineering, UniversityRead more →
Photo of Dr. Moritz Stolla with text "In the Lab: Platelets"

Maximizing The Impact of Platelet Donations: A New Research Study at Bloodworks

Do cold-stored (refrigerated) platelets improve heart surgery outcomes? The Stolla lab wants to find out — thanks to a grant from the US Army. Platelet transfusionsRead more →
Image of COVID-19 virus under a microscope surrounded by ABO blood types

COVID-19, Bloodworks, and you: Is blood type a risk factor for COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of everyday life for us all. The enormous burden faced by our medical, social, and economic systems has beenRead more →