Working toward a cure for Glanzmann Thrombasthenia and providing hope and help for those living with GT today.

Glanzmann's Research Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting people and families affected by Glanzmann Thrombasthenia. We provide trusted information about GT symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, bleeding management, and ongoing research while connecting patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with resources and community support.

Our mission is to improve life with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia today while supporting research toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

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Faces of GT

Our Faces of GT section shares real stories from people and families living with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) worldwide. Explore their experiences with diagnosis, bleeding, treatment, daily life, and the challenges and successes that come with living with this rare bleeding disorder.

A woman with glanzmann's thrombasthenia wearing ripped jeans and a white top.

Faces of GT

Dezirya

Dezirya Merritt was born in Sept 2000 on her expected due date, and I was so happy I had finally gotten a girl. I had three boys prior. Well, the doctor noticed she was jaundiced and ordered the unique lamp for her, and like usual, we were discharged and on our way home. We were…

Faces of GT

Emily

Hello! I am Emily, a 25-year-old with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia. My journey with GT started when I was only a few hours old. I developed purple marks (later found to be bruises) all over my body. The doctors and nurses called me the “blueberry muffin baby.” After numerous tests, including a biopsy of one of the…

Faces of GT

Jyll

Hi, my name is Jyll, and I was born on March 24, 1973, in Toledo, Ohio. I was so glad to have found this website through Kaytee, one of my GT sisters because I’m not alone anymore! When I was bo, rn my umbilical cord would not stop bleeding. After three weeks, it was cauterized….