"Our research relies on these types of samples" - The Mitchell Lab (S8 E10)

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Hospitals, research institutions, and biopharma companies rely on blood and blood cells from Bloodworks Research Donor Program for groundbreaking scientific research. Just a few miles from Bloodworks’ headquarters, the Mitchell Lab at the University of Washington turns this blood into a better understanding of the mechanisms behind disease. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick down with Dr. Patrick Mitchell to learn more.

More about the Mitchell Lab: mitchelllabuw.com

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