11:00am-4:00pm on Saturday 21 March
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Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Robinson Way (Close to the Junction of Robinson Way and Long Road), CB2 0SZ
Plasma, the yellowish liquid that makes up about 55% of our blood, plays a vital role in saving lives. It contains special antibodies called immunoglobulins that fight infections and can be turned into medicines. In England alone, more than 17,000 people rely on plasma-based treatments for immune disorders, bleeding conditions and rare diseases.
Right now, around 70% of the world’s plasma that is used for medicines comes from the USA. This is largely because US donors can give plasma more often and are compensated for their time. Although this global supply helps to meet urgent medical needs, it also means that many countries depend heavily on imports, which can be risky during global crises or supply chain disruptions.
That’s where our SHAPE-Plasma Study comes in, which is aiming to answer the following questions:
• How much time should there be between plasma donations?
• What’s the best amount of plasma to donate?
• How can we support donors to keep coming back?
Join us for our interactive activity and step into the shoes of a plasma donor! You’ll move through the donation journey and see how we run large-scale research studies that help to shape the future of plasma donation.
