Blood-clotting work recognised
Professor Shaun Jackson
Professor Shaun Jackson from the Australian Centre for Blood Diseases has been awarded a Biennial Award for Contributions to Hemostasis (BACH) Investigator Recognition Award by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH). Professor Jackson was presented with his award at the recent biennial Congress of the Society held in Kyoto, Japan.
ISTH is the leading worldwide organisation dedicated to the advancement of understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding disorders.
The BACH awards recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to research and education in blood coagulation. The awards are presented in two categories: Distinguished Career Awards and Investigator Recognition Awards.
The Investigator Recognition Award recognises ISTH members whose accomplishments are internationally regarded as exceptional models of excellence in research and teaching.
Professor Jackson said the award recognised the contribution he and his colleagues have made in the area of blood clotting.
“It is an honour to be recognised by my peers in this way,” said Professor Jackson.
“Our laboratory has discovered a new mechanism promoting blood clot formation that may play an important role in promoting disease-causing blood clots.
“We have also developed a new class of anticlotting therapies that appear to be safer and more effective than existing anticlotting agents, such as aspirin and clopidogrel.
“These new agents are currently undergoing clinical evaluation and have considerable potential in the treatment of heart disease and stroke.”