Diagnosing Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia

April’s episode of Bruised Not Broken: Life with Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia features Dr. Alan Michelson. Dr. Michelson’s achievements throughout his almost 50-year career in medicine are numerous. He is currently Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Emeritus at Harvard Medical School. He also serves as the Center for Platelet Research Studies’ Director Emeritus. He was formerly the […]

A GT Patient’s Advocacy Journey

Esme Vazquez found her calling in life through her work in occupational therapy. She believes having Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia helps her empathize and better care for the children she works with. Advocating for her patients became a passion that spilled over into her personal life and fueled her drive to advocate for the voiceless in her […]

Mom’s Side of Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia

Jessica and her husband, Nick, were informed of Mia’s Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia diagnosis when Mia was just four months old. Now, two years after that diagnosis, Jessica is her daughter’s biggest advocate and is determined to spread awareness and education throughout her community. Join us with special guest host Glanzmann’s Research Foundation’s secretary, Melissa Zdziarski, as […]