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Improving supply chain resiliency continues to be a priority for the plasma industry and our Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, Joe Malory contributed to an important thought leadership discussion on the topic today at PPTA’s Plasma Protein Forum #Plasmaproteinforum

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝟏 Plasma is the straw-coloured liquid portion of blood. It is the single largest component of blood that acts as a transporting medium for cells and a variety of substances vital to the human body. Some 𝟓𝟓% of blood is plasma. The remaining 𝟒𝟓% is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets that are suspended in the plasma. __________________________ 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Plasma is primarily made up of water, proteins, and various other components that are essential for the body’s functioning: • 𝟗𝟐% Water • 𝟕% Proteins, including: 🟨 Albumin 🟧 Globulins 🟦 Coagulation factors • 𝟏% Other components, such as: 🟩 Mineral salts 🟧 Sugars 🟪 Fats 🟥 Hormones 🟦 Vitamins __________________________ 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 • Maintaining blood pressure and volume • Helping maintain a proper pH balance in the body • Supplying critical proteins for blood clotting and immunity • Carrying electrolytes such as sodium and potassium to our muscles 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eBXcS36b ♻ Share this post so others can learn about plasma.

This week marks International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW), a vital initiative dedicated to raising awareness of plasma donation and its life-saving impact on patients worldwide. Plasma, the liquid component of our blood, plays a crucial role in treating a range of medical conditions. By donating plasma, individuals help produce therapies for those with clotting disorders, immunodeficiencies, and other critical health issues. Each donation has the potential to touch multiple lives. This week is an opportunity to educate our communities: Share Your Story: if you’re a plasma donor, why do you donate? Educate Others: share facts about plasma donation and its benefits. For example, it can take 1,200 donations to treat one hemophilia patient. Encourage Donations: Reach out to friends and family and encourage them to consider becoming a plasma donor. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that patients in need receive the treatments they deserve. Joe Malory, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations #IPAW2024

Plasma donation centers often become community hubs where donors form meaningful connections and friendships with fellow donors and staff who support them. These donor communities create a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Nurturing these donor communities is essential, as they are the backbone that sustains the availability of plasma-derived medicines.  Have you recently visited a plasma collection centre? Share your experience below!👇 

Plasma is the straw-colored liquid portion of blood. It contains hundreds of proteins which carry out critical functions in the human body, such as antibodies to fight diseases and clotting factors to regulate bleeding. If a person has insufficient level of any one plasma protein, the body cannot carry out some vital functions, which may cause a variety of chronic and life-threating medical conditions. Learn about the life-saving benefits of plasma-derived medicines at pptaglobal.org/plasma

#ICYMI: PPTA President and CEO Anita Brikman and Global Plasma Board Chair Giles Platford, President of the Plasma-Derived Business Unit of Takeda, recently sat down for a conversation on the future of the industry, the benefits of being a member of PPTA, and more. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/efDyx8UA

🎉 Join us in celebrating Lab Week 2024! 🎉 From protecting the world’s blood supply to informing key healthcare decisions, laboratories are at the forefront of patient care. This Lab Week, we're honoring the dedicated laboratory professionals who make it all possible. #thefutureislab #labweek #labweek2024