José López Laboratory

"Blood is vital to the well-being of humans, as it flows through every organ in the body. Blood research provides a window for the understanding of all human diseases."
José López, MD

The López laboratory has been involved for many years in studies aimed at understanding the basic mechanisms of platelet adhesion and the roles that platelets play in inflammation.

Additional projects in the laboratory concern membrane blebs (out-pockets) called microvesicles or microparticles and their roles in normal hemostasis (checking bleeding), thrombosis (unwanted blood clotting), and acute inflammatory responses.

Areas of Study

Platelet adhesion and von Willebrand factor
Platelets in inflammation
Blood vessel blockages in sickle cell disease
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Dr. López's Background

Joined the Blood Center in 2006
Executive Vice President for Research
Previously Vice-Chair of Medicine for Research and Scientific Director of the Thrombosis Research Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

José López, MD
Chief Scientific Officer
Puget Sound Blood Center

Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology
University of Washington
School of Medicine

Puget Sound Blood Center
Research Institute
1551 Eastlake Avenue E.
Seattle, WA 98102

josel@psbc.org
Phone: (206) 568-2244

Renetta M. Stevens
Research Administrator
renettas@psbc.org
Phone: (206) 568-2244
Fax: (206) 587-6056
eFax: (866) 287-7208