Role of Protein Disulfide Isomerase in Prothrombin Activation
Per Dr. Schulman, the JGP enabled him to dedicate time to hemophilia research, and more importantly, demonstrated to his department that what he is doing is extremely important to external funding sources. Dr. Schulman has never been formally…
Mechanisms of Flow-regulated VWF-platelet Adhesion at Different Length Scales
Klaus Bonazza received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Vienna University of Technology. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Boston Children's Hospital and appointed at Harvard Medical School, mentored by Dr. Timothy Springer. His field of…
Analysis of Blood Clot Structure and Function in the Presence and Absence of von Willebrand Factor
Dr. Megan Rost is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Michigan. She received a B.S in biochemistry and biotechnology from Michigan State University, and her Ph.D. in molecular and developmental biology at the University of Cincinnati -…
The Epitopes Recognized in the Early Immunue Response to Factor VIII
The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Depression in Adults with Hemophilia
Despite the fact that adults with hemophilia fit the profile of a population at high risk for experiencing depression, not to mention the significant impact of depression on their overall well-being, there are almost no studies in the literature to…
Resilience and Quality of Life in Individuals Aging with Hemophilia
Individuals with hemophilia are living longer than previously expected because of advances in treatment, including the development of clotting factor replacement. However, we do not understand the psychological and emotional impact of aging with…
The Use of High Resolution Power Doppler Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) in Bleeding Disorders
The project's ultimate goal is to expand nursing knowledge of hemarthrosis/soft-tissue bleeding detection by presenting our HTC's experience with how MSKUS improves accurate diagnosis and guides treatment of bleeding and other pain etiologies. By…
The Role of the Hemophilia Treatment Center Social Worker: A National Survey
Social workers have been active members of the multidisciplinary teams of hemophilia treatment centers for many years, but the roles of these social workers may differ greatly from center to center. Social workers are often the advocate for patients…
Empowering the Future of Hemophilia Through Swimming (Poster Abstract)
Swimming is an important life skill that benefits hemophilia patients medically and psychosocially. As a recipient of the NHF " Social work Excellence Grant" our HTC has implemented a swim program for patients with hemophilia and other bleeding…
Optum Infusion Pharmacy / Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina Scholarship
This scholarship program is funded by Optum Infusion Pharmacy and administered by the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of North Carolina. Applicants are not required to be—nor is any preference given to—residents of North Carolina. Eligibility:…